The Gift of Believing

Livia ChanBlog

TL;DR: The imposter syndrome is real for many of us. Give your gift of believing in others. You have the power to change lives. When someone believes in you, this is such a gift to receive. While we should have the courage and not need others to believe in us first, the reality is that sometimes we don’t have enough … Read More

The Gift of Gratitude

Livia ChanBlog, Classroom Management, Reflect Better, Student Engagement

TL;DR: There is a difference between gratitude and thankfulness in both English and Chinese languages. Gratitude can be cultivated. Practice mindful gratitude moments to help nurture a grateful mindset and heartset. Take the Gift Better Challenge to practice gratitude.  There is great power in words. Read tips on how to show deeper gratitude with our words. Gratitude is meant to … Read More

Each Day Is a Gift

Livia ChanBlog, Classroom Management, Reflect Better, Self-Care

TL;DR: Stop to notice priceless gifts all around us. It leads to greater positivity, joy, and respect for our place in this world. Each day is a gift. Embrace it. Even though you may be struggling, life is still worth living. Reach out for help when you are struggling. We are stronger together. Reach in to others to offer support and … Read More

Many Gifts to Discover

Livia ChanBlog, Reflect Better, Self-Care, Teach Happier

TL;DR: When we open our eyes to see atypical things as gifts, we find more to treasure as we grow our capacity to feel joy. Learn to practice mindful moments of deeper gratitude when we begin to discover and see more things as gifts. We can see words as gifts to us. We can give the gift of words by … Read More