In this episode of the Optimalist Podcast, Sara speaks with Lainie Rowell, a bestselling author, educator, and speaker, about the importance of changing our behavior to influence others. Lainie shares her background in psychology and education, highlighting her focus on creating positive learning environments and providing authentic praise. She discusses how the pandemic affected her as a consultant and led her to pivot her focus towards supporting educators during challenging times. Lainie also emphasizes the importance of gratitude and mindfulness in our daily lives - something that is built into all of the work that she does today.
Listen as Sara and Lainie discuss creating positive learning environments and the impact of technology, plus intentionality in education and daily life.
Chapters
(0:02:01) Psychology, Education, and the Power of Positive Reinforcement
(0:05:00) Savoring the Present Moment and Cultivating Human Flourishing
(0:18:15) Cultivating Authentic Love and Gratitude
(0:20:45) Expressing Gratitude and Finding Unique Ways to Connect
(0:26:01) Being Intentional with Time: The WWW Approach
(0:27:05) The challenge of staying mindful in a digital age
(0:29:15) The importance of balancing technology use with real-life connections
(0:32:44) Empowering Kids to Lead in Education
(0:36:03) Intentionality and Understanding in the Age of Technology
(0:40:48) Kids as part of the solution
(0:48:51) Temptation Bundling: Combining Productivity with Entertainment
(0:52:12) The Connection Between Reflection and Gratitude Practice
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Links Mentioned:
Lainie on Twitter: @LainieRowell
Lainie on the Web: lainierowell.com
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Credits:
Music: “Goodnight, Shapeshifter” by MusicForNothing, used under Creative Commons BY-ND 3.0.
Audio Editing & Production: Tim Belmont (@tbelmontedu)
Podcast Ep 23: Savoring the Present & a Future of Flourishing w/ Lainie Rowell