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Learn by living. We’re a company that designs customized training programs to let you stress less, play more, and work better. #softskills

[Dr. Cat Hicks | grimalkina.bsky.social @grimalkina]

Funny how hustle porn rears up so aggressively during the literal one week a year that the US actually reliably treats as a holiday? FUNNY! Anyway here are some favorite things about rest:

[Rian Johnson @rianjohnson]

Endlessly awed by your passion, creativity, anger, joy, positivity, excitement, engagement and love. You continuously defy every cynical narrative. You’re the best. #thankyoustarwarsfans

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This talk touches on an important lesson- no matter how you teach it, if it isn’t meaningful it will be harder to learn and retain. #education #learningstyles #ixplorelab #stressless #playmore #workbetter
https://t.co/uwR6O3nopN

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Thank you to everyone who made this last year of (ix)plore Lab what it was. We loved working with every one of you, and are amazed by the work you do. In summation, ya’ll rock. #ixplorelab #giving #thanks #stressless #playmore #workbetter

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#FunFactFriday folks! In nonverbal communication, #proxemics is the study of how we use and take up space. The distance between you and your audience, the angle between you, the manner in which you fill space, these all say something.

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Today we’d like to give a shoutout to Community Powered Workshop! We had a wonderful time working with their amazing #community partners last week. Please take the time to learn about them and see the work of these #powerful #communities. https://t.co/EtJ0GK3F4X

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Happy Halloween! Go fight a gourd!

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#FunFactFriday! Did you know #nonverbal communication can be divided into 4 categories? Kinesics, vocalics, haptics, and proxemics. These make up nearly 80% of what we “say” to one another. Over the next week we’ll explore these techniques and what to be aware of! #ixplorelab

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For all the nerds (like me) out there, let’s chat #simulation! They come in many forms- so here is an article from the world of medical training highlighting them! #ixplorab https://t.co/ZBGAEf6BUp

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Wednesday we talked about Olivia’s work in Creative Placemaking... today let’s look at how to cultivate a different environment: a positive learning space. How do you make a space where students want to learn? https://t.co/U5YaDW7GsH #classroom #learning #environment #ixplorelab

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Sharing some great news from (ix)plore Lab partner Olivia Jimenez. Last week she began her work with @foundcom as their Enterprise Rose Fellow 2019-2021 as part of their Creative Placemaking Initiative. Check them out https://t.co/dYiN9qDyFJ #FoundationCommunities

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While classroom simulation can be a valuable tool, using it to teach history can do more harm than good. Excellent interview with professor Hasan Kwame Jeffries @ProfJeffries by Jennifer Gonzalez @cultofpedagogy. #simulation https://t.co/BxY8gQYzzm

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Happy weekend folks! Another blog from Kevin Percival, this time exploring what architecture and environmental design can tell us about #interactive #storytelling. https://t.co/oX97Q49cLX

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A very interesting talk by Peter Gray about the importance of play. As a follow-up, while the unstructured play he describes may benefit many, it is important to make space for self-directed play in the classroom as well. #ixplorelab #PlayMoreMonday https://t.co/Ni9iJqTVLL

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“Work-life balance” might not be the best phrase.

Yes- it’s important to make room for the things you value! But when we don’t consider work as living, it can really add to the stress... #ixplorelab

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We all expend a lot of energy and focus each and every day. Sometimes it’s important to schedule a little “unfocus time.” #ixplorelab #rest #unfocus

Great article by Srini Pillay on the Harvard Health Blog.

https://t.co/gIpGqF9abm

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Ever feel worn after a weekend? Tired even after time off? This week we’ll be exploring the topic of rest.

So, sound off! What is an activity that fulfills you in your free time? #ixplorelab #rest

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Happy Labor Day Weekend everybody! Get some rest, find something fun that energizes you, and... uh... lock your white clothing items away? Is that still a thing? #ixplorelab #laborday #weekend

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A follow up to our #SEL post, but with an eye toward how #technology can assist. Keep an eye out for more about soft skills training for the classroom! #ixplorelab https://t.co/BjK2BTa3St

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It’s #backtoschool time, ya’ll. If you are looking for a way to engage your students in their #SEL lessons, this article has some excellent tips on how to teach through #play, and keep lessons relevant their lives. #PlayMoreMonday https://t.co/RqpHkFhuKQ