Dear Aislynn:

What an amazing report… it is as if you were born to be mindful, you are so good at it. I am thoroughly impressed. And your descriptions are so detailed. Today, at the least, you were an excellent self manager, planning and executing.

To calm yourself you ran (way less chances to get injured walking briskly than running because walking you always have one foot on the ground and it is as effective as an aerobic exercise and stress relief, if you walk fast), had herbal hot tea, watched a favorite TV show, looked at the view and paid attention to sights…and I am sure I missed a few things.

You planned a lot, took the extra time, so no rushing… you decided where to sit in class, in the front. And you did not execute perfectly: you forgot your earbuds, BUT you didn’t get distressed over it. (Perfection can never be achieved!)

Excellent job, Aislynn! Excellent. You minimized all the factors that could cause you distress (being early, planning how to get to classrooms, and having plenty of time every step of the way) and you calmed yourself when you started getting distressed (TV show)- this is so important, to notice when you start getting distressed and taking a calming action right there and then!

Please continue… and take care of that muscle… walking fast next time?

anita