Week of September 1st: AUTHENTICITY
“Authenticity is the daily practice of letting go of who we think we’re supposed to be and embracing who we are.” Brené Brown
✨ Give yourself permission to show up as you truly are. Authenticity isn’t about being perfect—it’s about being real. When we spend energy trying to please everyone or meet impossible expectations, we lose connection with ourselves.
👉 Try this: Notice one moment each day when you feel tempted to put on a mask. Instead, pause, take a breath, and choose to lean into being your genuine self—even if it feels a little vulnerable.
Remember, authenticity invites deeper trust and stronger connection with others. Being yourself is your greatest strength. 💙
Week of September 8th: PLAY & REST
“It takes courage to say yes to rest and play in a culture where exhaustion is seen as a status symbol.” Brené Brown
✨ Rest is not a reward; it’s a requirement. Productivity flows from restoration, not burnout.
👉 Try This: Choose one pocket of time this week to unplug—no grading, no chores—just guilt-free play or rest.
Week of September 15th: SELF-COMPASSION
“You are allowed to be both a masterpiece and a work in progress simultaneously.” Sophia Bush
✨ Striving for excellence is healthy. Striving for perfection is exhausting. This week, notice where “good enough” is truly good enough, and offer yourself the same kindness you’d give a friend.
👉 Try This: When you catch yourself being self-critical, pause and reframe the thought as if you were speaking to a close friend.
Week of September 22nd: RESILIENT SPIRIT
“Every challenge you face is an opportunity to grow.”
✨ Resilience doesn’t mean avoiding struggle—it means moving through it with courage. Small choices build big strength.
👉 Try This: Instead of distracting yourself when stressed, take a 5-minute break for a grounding activity like a walk, deep breathing, or stretching.
Week of September 29th: LAUGHTER, SONG, & DANCE
“Life is a play that does not allow testing. So, sing, cry, dance, laugh, and live intensely, before the curtain closes and the piece ends with no applause.” Charlie Chaplin
✨ Wholehearted living makes space for playfulness and connection—no perfection required.
👉 Try This: Put on your favorite song this week and sing or dance—by yourself, with a friend, or even with your class. Let joy take the lead.
Brene Brown said, “Laughter, song, and dance are so woven into the fabric of our everyday life that we can forget how much we value the people who can make us laugh, the songs that inspire us to sing at the top of our lungs, and the total freedom we feel when we throw an impromptu dance party.”
So, this week, challenge yourself to… laugh hard, sing loud, and dance like no one is watching!
