Author: Jill Reid
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Take the Best and Leave the Rest: A Human Approach to Clarity in a Noisy World
In a world full of opinions, algorithms, and constant noise, it’s easy to lose track of what’s actually true for you. That’s why I return again and again to a simple idea: take the best and leave the rest. It’s a reminder that you can gather insight, support, and information from anywhere — but your…
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Creating PEACE of MIND: Focusing on What Matters in a Changing World
My book is out! I hope you will check it out. For those looking to learn more about Creating PEACE of MIND, I am writing this blog post to share just a little bit about my approach and philosophy. I have made many mental shifts over the past few years for many reasons. Firstly, I…
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How to Maintain a Balanced Mental Diet: A Nutritional Metaphor for Using the Mind on a Daily Basis
We all use our mind to get through the day. We feed our minds just as we need to feed our bodies to stay alive. Instead of food, our minds run on thoughts. Whether people realize it or not, we can vastly improve our ability to navigate daily situations and larger life tasks if we…
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Growing Minds in the 21st Century: 4 Essential Steps for Using the Mind Effectively
In my years as an educator and student I have recognized some simple truths about learning. In my previous post, I outlined reasons why change is needed in both education and society in general. This post will focus on my ideas about the learning process which is currently not addressed directly with many students. It is something…
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An Edu-Social Movement For Progress
How to Grow a Mind is an EduSocial movement designed to harness our most valuable and abundant resource—the human mind. It is a simple but powerful perceptual shift in how and why we navigate our daily lives in the 21st century. Based on groundbreaking psychological research, common sense, educational and life experience, this new way of looking…
How to Grow a Mind 