In this Valentine’s season, love isn’t just about others—it’s about you, too! In today’s episode, Stacy and Betina explore the practice of self-love, emotional well-being, and feeling ‘enough’ even in challenging environments. They share personal stories, insights, and practical strategies—including breathing exercises, replace and reframe, and EFT tapping techniques—that you can use in your daily life and with your students.
What you'll learn from this episode:
✅ Why self-love is essential for emotional and mental health
✅ The power of allowing and accepting all emotions
✅ Identifying and dealing with your inner critic
✅ A simple EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique) tapping exercise to process emotions
✅ Practical tips to bring emotional well-being into your classroom
Key Takeaways:
📖Betina’s Personal Story: From Suppressed to ExpressedBetina shares her journey of overcoming suppressed anger and finding self-love through awareness, emotional validation, and safe expression.
🧠 The Inner Critic: Identifying & Reframing Negative Self-TalkRecognizing the different forms of self-doubt—the Perfectionist, the People-Pleaser, the Imposter, and more. Learn how to ‘Name It & Reframe It’ to build self-compassion.
https://tinyurl.com/TesttakingStudentsTapping
February Events in ATX
💘Valentine’s Day Concert & Picnic in Austin📅 February 14, 2025 | 12:00 PM & 1:30 PM📍 209 East Monroe Street, Austin🎻 Live music, nature, and community!
https://tinyurl.com/Violinconcertpicnic
😂Kydd Jones Comedy Jam – Family-Friendly Stand-Up Show📅 February 23, 2025 | 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM📍 Austin Public Library – Central Branch🎟 Free event with live music & comedy!
https://tinyurl.com/KyddJonesComedyAPL
🖤Celebrate Black History Month at ACC!🏛 A month of engaging events honoring African American contributions to culture and society. 📌 Check out the full event list on the ACC website!
https://tinyurl.com/ACCBlackHistoryMonth
💡Remember: Self-love starts with small daily choices. Give yourself the same kindness you give to others!
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🎧See you next time!