Ms. Pooja Anjanikar- Principal Orchids International School
Our vision is to seed compassion, wellbeing & wisdom in every child’s character & help them lead a meaningful & happy life. The Mindful Souls team spoke to Mrs. Pooja Anjanikar, who is the principal of Orchids International School, as part of our nationwide campaign in which our team is traveling and connecting with eminent […]
Mr. Ashish Kakwani- Chairman Billabong High International School
The more we travel, the more we learn about educational leaders’ viewpoints on a child’s emotional well-being and the need for character education. Mr.Ashish Kakwani, the chairman of Billabong High International School, was one of the leaders we spoke with. He discussed how difficult it had been for them to work as the education industry […]
What makes life “A Good Life?”
Author: Kirti Gosain What is the biggest gift you can give your child? Undoubtedly the answer is “A good life.” The next question that comes up is What exactly makes a life, a good life? Well, a good life is a synergy of Happiness in life, Meaning in life, good Emotional and Physical health, the […]
How Early Years Shape the Whole Life of a Child?
Article by: Anshu Yadav It is often said that an infant is born with a blank slate (tabula rasa), what the infant shapes into is what their environment has offered them in their years of growth and development. A human learns throughout their lifetime but often their inherent personality is always contributed by their early […]
The importance of Character Education in Schools- Why Leaders Need to Step Forward?
Article by: Anshu Yadav Research conducted by Celal Bayar University found that “the development of socialization skills and integration of character education is an important part of a child’s academic success. Character education efforts may be effective when implemented rigorously and with a scientific foundation. Schools should focus on teaching character within the regular curriculum.” […]
Inculcating Values In A Child In Capitalist Society
Article By: Anshu Yadav Hello, kids! Are you paying attention to what I’m saying? Before you eat, wash your hands! Stop chewing gum! Don’t swear! There are many good habits we may instill in our children, but what about values? What if you truly want children to understand that they can choose their behavior at […]
Facilitating Character Development
Facilitating Character Development Parents have an important role to play in the character development of children. While their contribution may be overlooked, it is truly noteworthy. There are a few simple strategies that can assist parents in supporting their child’s character development… Children are like sponges. They absorb everything that they see and hear. As […]
Character Education, Strength in Itself
Character Education, Strength in Itself Can character education be done without? Is academic intelligence enough for a happy and contented life? The answer is no… As institutions focus on academic achievement and excellence and parents become busier juggling their work and home life, character education has been swept to the background. Considering that the emotional […]
Character Strength the Foundation of Wellbeing
Character Strength the Foundation of Wellbeing We are all born with certain traits, and then there are some that we develop over time. These are known as Character Strengths and lay the foundation of wellbeing and happiness. With increasing awareness about emotional health, the importance of developing emotional intelligence is being widely recognized. It is […]
Teachers – The Overworked Artisans
Teachers – The Overworked Artisans Teaching, which was once considered an easy profession has transformed, and drastically so. Considered one of the most stressful professions in the current times, there are a number of factors that contribute to this… A few eons ago, teaching was considered to be one of the easiest professions. A […]