While time spent reflecting takes away from actually ‘doing’ work, it is more effective long-term if we actually pause and take time to consider what we’re doing. Think of it as, slowing down to speed up!
What worked? What didn’t? What could be done differently moving forward to better support my team? My relationships? Our family? My health?
Fun Fact: John Dewey was an American psychologist and educational reformer, one of the most prominent scholars in the first half of the 20th century, who highlighted that reflection is a deliberate and active process. He suggested that reflection for learning should include recalling the event and then posing questions to explore why things turned out the way they did and what possible actions could have given a different outcome. Brilliant!
“We do not learn from experience. We learn from reflecting on experience.”
During this special end-of-the-month Salon Conversation, we’ll reflect, decompress, and get grounded as we prepare to transition into the month ahead. Please bring a notebook and writing utensil for this highly interactive, thought-provoking session.
Are you interested in participating in thought-provoking, interactive conversations all while making new friends and building our community?
The first salons can be traced to the early 17th century, when Parisian’s gathered to discuss social, political, artistic, and literary topics. Salon gatherings offer space for genuine exploration, the co-mingling of ideas, and the development of new thinking.
Please keep in mind that we strives to remain inclusive, inviting, and safe for those who wish to discuss and/or debate topics. No matter what, our discourse will always remain respectful. Regardless of point of view, mean-spirited agitation or intentionally hurtful responses are a quick way to end further discussion and you’ll be asked to leave.
Mindful Modern Living is an online and in-person community who believes connecting with others can improve your overall health. We aim to create thought-provoking, interactive conversation through our classes, workshops, retreats, and socializing events.
We’re passionate about health and wellness! We love collaborating with a diverse group of individuals to build strong and lasting relationship which are essential in creating an environment that helps motivate others to reach their potential, their goals, and to live their best, active life that is filled with self-confidence, compassion, and empathy for the world around them.
Jessica Kirschner is the founder and owner of Mindful Modern Living LLC. Her love for people, education, movement, art, and nature is what fuels her life with focus and passion. She believes that social change begins on the local and individual level. In order to affect the larger community, we must first develop ourselves into individuals who are committed to understanding others, so that we can be of greater service. Jessica believes living a curious, active, healthy, and compassionate lifestyle has an extraordinary benefit on this development.
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