neila steele

An invitation 🌿 If you've ever used food — restricting, bingeing, numbing to get through hard times, this is for you. Mon 03/ 16th | 7pm Belgium (GMT+1) | Online | FreeA one-hour circle for women: Register: docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLSde… (Zoom link shared after registration)

Major new report on global trends in mental health, out today from Sapien Labs. Data from 2.5 million people across 85 countries. Some of the most important findings: 1) Young adults used to generally have good mental health, compared to older generations. But now, in ALL countries examined, they are doing badly compared to older generations in that country. 2) "Four key factors have emerged that together predict three quarters of this effect. These are diminished family bonds, diminished spirituality, smartphones at increasingly young age, and increasing consumption of ultra-processed food." 3) The decline of young people's mental health is "most pronounced in the wealthier and more developed countries." They note that it is in such countries that smartphones are given earliest, junk food is most heavily consumed, spirituality is most diminished, and family ties are looser and often weaker. 4) "A younger age of first smartphone ownership is associated with increased suicidal thoughts, aggression, and other problems in adulthood." 5) Here is their summary of findings on early smartphone ownership: "GenZ is the first generation to grow up with a smartphone. Among this group, the younger they acquired their first smartphone in childhood, the more likely they are to have struggles as adults. These struggles extend beyond sadness and anxiety to less discussed symptoms, such as a sense of being detached from reality, suicidal thoughts, and aggression towards others. The effects arise through disruption of sleep, increased risk of exposure to harmful online content, predators, and explicit material as well as increased probabilities of cyberbullying during crucial developmental years. Excessive time spent on smartphones also diminishes the development of social cognition that requires learned interpretation of facial expressions, body language, and group dynamics. The negative impacts are particularly sharp below age 13." The report is short, accessible, and important. Read it here: sapienlabs.org/global-mind-he…

compassionateinquiry.com/ci-circles/ I'm facilitating a Compassionate Inquiry Circle on Emotional Eating Starts Wednesday, April 22nd at 1:00 PM EST — 10 consecutive weeks. Not about dieting. About getting curious with your relationship with food.#CompassionateInquiry #EmotionalEating

From Tension To Tenderness: Moving Towards Loving-Kindness insighttimer.com/NeilaSteele/gu…

“In order to gain possession of ourselves, we have to have some confidence, some hope of victory. And in order to keep that hope alive we must usually have some taste of victory. We must know what victory is and like it better than defeat.” ― Thomas Merton #compassionateinquiry

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#Compassionateinquiry community. What are you currently reading? #readingeveryday #mindfulandpresent

Svaha! So be it. A moment to check in. #compassionateinquiry lionsroar.com/how-to-drop-in…

Important quote to remind us all that we need to always reflect on our strengths and positions of influence to ensure we are using these things wisely. Our aim should always be to lift others around us and empower them to become better versions of themselves and to do great work.

📷 Suicide Attention CI Circle - begins February 2025 - runs 10 weeks. Counsellors and Educators. 📷 its a space for participants to engage in compassionate self-inquiry within a supportive and empathetic community. compassionateinquiry.com/ci-circles/

buzzsprout.com/881980/episode…… A beautiful & inspiring conversation between my dear friend Dimitra & my husband @AndyVasily. The conversation aims to inspire those facing challenges to embrace healing and transformation. Thanks for listening. #compassionateinquiry

Educators say dogs on campus reduce tension, soothe anxiety, elicit happy feelings from students and go a long way toward improving students’ social and emotional well-being. bit.ly/2CIVWf5 @NYCSchools @LindaFlanagan2 #edchat

Great @BreneBrown quote about 'not fixing it, but sitting in the dark with you." So important for adults to provide the time and space with love to do just that. Being heard, seen and validated is what makes a true difference to young people. Thanks for all you do Dan and for your meaningful work.

@MegaeraR @Gr8FulLearner @andyvasily Thanks CT would be 6 hours ahead, 9:30 am for you on Sundays. Please message me if interested, and I am looking forward to meeting up online. Keep safe and be well

@Gr8FulLearner @andyvasily @neilasteele And after that, what time in Ct?

To my #PhysEd network, my wife @neilasteele is starting up her virtual #yoga classes again for anyone intestested. Please see her message and connect with her if interested. She has been teaching yoga for more than 20 years and wants to offer this online experience for anyone who is interested based on their time zone and their interest in having weekly classes. Contact her for more information. See message below from Neila: I am happy to introduce an interactive online Hatha yoga class, a virtual gathering place for yoga students of all levels to practice, share, experience, and grow. This class, offered once a week on Sundays at pm Belgium (GMT+1), is a great way for us to begin or restart and deepen our yoga practice. The online platform allows for real-time interaction, making it feel like we are practicing together despite the distance. Please feel free to reach out with any questions and to get access to the link. Classes begin November 17th. Keep safe and be well. Namaste, Neila @JoeyFeith @pk_lv2teachpe @pcronin1 @SHAPEAmerica @ArtieKamiya @doug_gleddie @TimFletcher12 @LifeIsAthletic @mlrose14 @anya_pyp @marinagijzen @donovanhallnz @AaronBeighle @PhysedNow @LovePhyEd

@Gr8FulLearner @andyvasily Hello Kristi, thanks for your clarification. I believe it will be 9:30 am for you on Sundays. Message me, and I will send you more details, okay, I'm looking forward to connecting and making some bendy moves.

@andyvasily @neilasteele Can anyone help me figure out what time this will be in Wisconsin? Thank you.

What this brings up for me is curiosity around the impact of seeing parents with infants constantly on their cell phones. youtube.com/watch?v=7Pcr1R…

"Mastering Performance: How Actions Shape Success with Mark Bennett" In this episode of the Run Your Life Podcast, I had the privilege of speaking with Mark Bennett, a Performance Architect whose work in performance psychology has redefined how individuals and teams achieve success. Mark’s core belief? "Performance is a behavior, not an outcome." We dive deep into how shifting our focus from results to actions can lead to sustainable growth, both personally and professionally. Mark shares invaluable tools, including his Action Review Process, designed to help us improve judgment, self-awareness, and ultimately, our performance. Whether you're a leader, athlete, or anyone striving for excellence, this episode is packed with insights on: -How need-centered coaching rethinks traditional methods -The critical link between performance and well-being -Why commitment and execution are essential for growth, regardless of outcomes Listen in to learn practical strategies that can elevate your performance and help you achieve lasting success in your life both personally and professionally. buzzsprout.com/881980/episode…

Three Ways of Working compassionateinquiry.com/2018/11/three-… #Qualities of a Therapist

My #CompassionateInquiry (CI) journey began in May 2020. I continue to further this training, this time the focus on recertification.