What Are You Thinking?

Welcome. I’m glad you’re here. What are you thinking?

It's a question that is asked quite often. Let's talk about it, but first, whether you arrived as a parent, educator, caregiver, or simply a curious human, I invite you to pause for a moment and consider this simple idea: our thoughts shape our behaviors, and our behaviors shape our lives.

Much of what we experience each day begins quietly, often unnoticed, in our minds. It might even happen as you panic to pick up your phone first thing (ouch, I hope we can all stop doing that!). It might be a fleeting interpretation. A familiar inner story. A single assumption about ourselves, our children, or the world around us. Over time, these thoughts become patterns and those patterns guide how we respond, what we attempt, what we avoid, and how we relate to others. Yes. What you think MATTERS.

A child who thinks, “I’m bad at school,” may stop trying long before they reach their potential. A parent who thinks, “I’m really am awful at this parenting thing,” may move through their days with guilt and exhaustion. An educator who thinks, “Nothing will change,” may unknowingly limit what is possible.

But here’s something I want you to think about: Thoughts shape our reality as thoughts guide our behaviors… hmm, think about that for a minute.

Positive psychology and even some facets of school psychology teach us that when we learn to notice our thoughts with curiosity rather than judgment, we create space for something new. Changing one small thought from “I can’t” to “I can’t YET,” from “This is too hard” to “This is hard, and I can try”can shift emotions, behaviors, and outcomes in powerful ways. Over time, these small shifts compound, transforming not just how we act, but how we experience our lives.

This work is not about forced positivity or ignoring struggle. It is about awareness, compassion, and choice. It is about helping children, families, and educators build inner narratives that support resilience, growth, and well-being especially when things feel challenging.

As you explore this space, my hope is that you begin to notice your own thinking with gentleness and intention. Because when we change the way we think even just a little we open the door to new behaviors, new possibilities, and new ways of being.

Welcome to the beginning of that shift.