3 Tips to Savor the Season

Written By Rachel Gryniewicz, MA, MATL
 
 

Summer seems to move quicker than summer waves!

Instead of lamenting the end of summer, take some time to kick back, relax, and savor the coming days.

Here’s a few ways to do that:

STAY ACTIVE

The summer weather is too good to not take advantage of! Ask friends to join you for daily walks or a gym class. 

PRACTICE GRATITUDE

As part of your morning or evening routine, take 10 minutes to write what you are grateful for this summer. When we practice gratitude, we more easily focus on the positive and are more likely to show ourselves and others grace during setbacks. 

COOK UP SOMETHING GOOD

Trying a new summer recipe is a great way to include the whole family in practicing EF skills such as task initiation and working memory. Have the kids pick the recipe, assemble the ingredients, and follow the directions. 

There’s still some summer left - enjoy it white you can!

Rachel Gryniewicz, MA, MATL

Rachel brings over a decade of experience in instructional coaching, curriculum development, and the design and implementation of student focused workshops and programs. She specializes in working with students in the areas of organization, time management, study strategies, and other crucial executive function skills. Her interests in developing leadership and advocacy skills in adolescents enrich her coaching sessions empowering her clients to be more assertive and confident. As a former high school teacher and college lecturer, Rachel understands the skills required to be successful at both levels and helps students prepare for their transition to college, including teaching and reinforcing strategies around planning ahead and breaking down large tasks. Rachel has also curated several professional development opportunities for educators centered on Executive Function skills such as resiliency and flexible thinking. 

A member of the Life Solved team since 2017, Rachel has recently entered a full-time position coordinating the client onboarding experience and ensuring a successful coaching engagement for coach and client. She continues to work with students of different ages and backgrounds as well as adult clients. Her positive energy and passion for helping others find success is evident in the work she does with her clients.

Rachel has a Masters in Teacher Leadership from Mount Holyoke College as well as a  Masters in Classics from the University of Maryland, College Park.  She also holds a Bachelor of Arts in Classics and Art History from Mount Holyoke College.

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