On 28^th August, our Visible Wellbeing journey took our staff into the training module for Attention and Awareness, which we defined as skills and practices that allow us to choose what we pay attention to, and how to maximise the limited selective attention spans that we have – even as adults, we have an attention span of around 35 minutes!

Skills in Attention and Awareness help us to choose what we would like to pay attention to, and shift our attention to things that bring us joy and energy rather than something deflating or anxiety-inducing.  As part of our learning here at school we are using the phrase "Life's pretty good" when we find moments to savour. If you are interested in integrating some Attention and Awareness activities into your family life, mindfulness is a great way to start, and the opportunities are almost unlimited!  You may want to try apps like Smiling Mind or Headspace, or take the family out for a day of Mindful Walking in a nature reserve near you!

Regards,

Felicity Davies