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I named it Ultimate Pickleball! Another one of my “in the shower” creations. Seems some of my best ideas come from there, probably bc it’s one of the few times no one is asking me for something🤣. 5th helped me work through the rules and declared it a keeper! Check it out: youtu.be/yVOE4ydjlro #mhepe #risdmoves #physed #risdbetheone #MHEgo4thegold

Good luck to @sheyennesoccer at state this weekend! Thank you for the prizes for our future mustangs!!! After school soccer was a success!

Life is full of little points. Focus on each one at hand and when it doesn’t go your way, remember it’s only a point and it’s in the past. Competitors prepare themselves for the next one, whether it be in the classroom, on the court, on the field, or in life.

Question for other professionals- What things have you done to help students manage stress and anxiety in relation to the fitnessgram PACER test?

Last day of Running club today and happy winner of some new running shoes.

@PerkettPE Love it. If you could share with ggauld@west-fargo.k12.nd.us I would appreciate it!

Locomotor Monopoly today!! Assessing K-5 locomotor movements using #gamification! #PhysEd #elempe #ndpechat #PEgeeks

Bobcat ball in action today!

Bring it on!

Mental fitness will overtake physical fitness within the next 5 years. Aristotle said, "The energy of the mind is the essence of life." Your mind is affected by your daily thoughts, habits and unconscious biases. Mental fitness helps you build resilience and thrive. Without mental fitness, managing stress, anxiety, and challenges becomes harder. What is mental fitness? Why does it matter? And how to start👇 Why is mental fitness important? Mental fitness is just as important as physical fitness, and the best in their fields have realized it. They know that having self-awareness & understanding your thoughts, perceptions, & realities allow you to become a better performer & leader. What is mental fitness? Mental Fitness is having good health & mental strength achieved through mental exercises. Mental fitness activities strengthen the mind. Examples: Meditation, Journaling, Breath Work Affirmations, Brain Games, Mindfulness & Visualization. What are the benefits of a mental fitness routine? ✅Increased Confidence ✅Increased Resilience ✅Better Sleep ✅Better Ability to Deal with Anxiety ✅More Optimistic Mindset ✅Improved Cognitive Function Who are some people you know who do mental fitness activities? LeBron James has used meditation and mindfulness for the last decade to help with his performance, anxiety, and stress. He talks about how it gives him moments of calm before and during games, allowing him to focus on what matters, block out the noise, and accept his current environment. Jerry Seinfeld credits his writing to his comedy success. To help with writing, he does transcendental meditation twice per day for twenty minutes. He will do it daily, but also uses it any time he feels like he is out of gas or “dipping”. Sara Blakely credits her success with Spanx to establishing a visualization practice. She visualized the details before they happened and had a vision of what she wanted. This helped her make it a reality, she even visualized being on the Oprah show! Tom Brady plays brain games daily on his iPad. This allows him to sharpen his mind to improve his memory, brain function, and focus. He says it also helps regulate his emotions and be present. What can you do to start a mental fitness habit? 1. Pick one activity that interests you and make it a habit Pick a habit that interests you. It is easy to look at the whole list and want to start with everything, but the goal is to start with one as a daily habit. 2. Start small Start small and make it attainable. Most people get discouraged when they can't meditate for 30 minutes or lose focus after 10 minutes, but it will grow over time. 3. Set a time and place The most important aspect about starting a habit is setting a time and place. This allows you to know when the habit is going to occur and sets expectations. 4. Grow over time This is where you need to have a growth mindset and know that your practice can grow over time. You can add more activities throughout the day, but this is where you can build a practice that works for you. 5. Remember that it takes time The people referenced above started these habits years ago and just like money, this investment compounds over time. This is where you will start to see the effects grow as you start to better know yourself and understand your habits. Suggestions of where to begin • 5 minutes of meditation when wake up • 5 minutes of visualization after breakfast • 5 minutes of affirmations driving to work • 5 minutes of mindfulness at lunch • 5 minutes of breath work after work • 5 minutes of brain games after dinner • 5 minutes of journaling before bed “Our life is shaped by our mind, for we become what we think.” - Buddha - - - Follow @coachajkings for more content like this

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We find got our last day of Cardio Drumming in #PhysEd and the glow in the dark sticks were a HUGE hit with all grades!!

If students aren’t getting enough physical activity, play, & recess, don’t blame them when they get restless, fidgety, & can’t focus in class. Children are active by nature & need to move. Exercise enhances focus, self regulation and brain performance.

2023 ND Ms. Basketball Finalists: Ellie Braaten, Westhope-Newburg Halle Crockett, Northern Cass Bergan Kinnebrew, Century Logan Nissley, Century Hailey Quam, Shiloh Christian Miriley Simon, West Fargo Decontee Smith, Central Cass Brenna Stroklund, Kenmare-Bowbells #NDpreps

Sit within 25 feet of a high performer, performance improves by 15%. Sit within 25 feet of a low performer, performance declines by 30%. Similar findings for other emotions and behaviors. We are mirrors. The people we surround ourselves with shape us, and we shape them, too.

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@Mahoney_Cdn @NDSHAPE @DrJoeDeutsch Well deserved! The best around!

Thank-you @NDSHAPE for this amazing honor! I consider myself so fortunate to have worked alongside so many amazing colleagues & students over the years, from whom I have learned so much! “I have no special talent. I am only passionately curious.” -Albert Einstein #NDShape2023

Great reminder.

The two most important things you need to succeed in life: 1. A strong work ethic 2. A positive attitude

Playing not to lose usually causes you to lose. When under pressure, you need to have the courage to be aggressive and play to win!

Kinders working on scooter safety while trying not to get tricked by the witches!

Good morning! Be present today to see the magic in your day. There’s magic in the smiles, the aha moments, and the moments of connection. There’s magic in learning, kind deeds, and laughter that fills the room. Be on the lookout for the magic in your day! Have a great day!👊