Well-Bean

02/11/2026

Yes! To more conversations with kids about rest, more opportunities to practice slowing down together, and more prioritizing rest as something intentional and necessary, not optional.

We love these Sesame Street visuals and the short article is insightful!

02/09/2026

Step Outside to Energize

Take a short break from work or school and notice what happens when you connect with nature by stepping outside into the cool brisk air for a mind-body break.

*Dress comfortably for the conditions and find a space outside where you can stand comfortably for 1-2 minutes.

*Take 5-10 full breaths, breathing in through your nose and out through your mouth. You might consider syncing movement to your breath; as you inhale slowly lift and raise your arms to overhead. Pause when your arms are stretched towards the sky. Exhale slowly while extending your arms back downward towards the ground until they reach your sides. Repeat with each breath cycle.

*Let your breath come back to its natural state and take a moment to orient to here and now. Notice what’s directly in front of you. Look to see what’s above and below you. Turn to see what is behind you.

*Check in with how you feel in your body and mind before heading back indoors.

02/01/2026

As we enter the halfway point between winter solstice and spring equinox, we know changes in nature are on the way and we can still welcome what is unfolding here now.

Wishing you rest and renewal as we continue holding onto the seeds of hope of what's to come.

02/01/2026

01/13/2026

Self-compassion and other ways of caring for self can offer a cozy landing space, even if it takes some time to get used to the practice.

Validating our emotions and experiences, implementing boundaries to support our growth and well-being, and nurturing positive connections are all examples of practicing kindness towards self.

What way have you met yourself with kindness recently?

12/31/2025

May we remember that well-being is something we cultivate -
through daily attention,
not something to fix, achieve,
or wait for when things fall apart.
An act of agency.
A reminder that we are worthy of care.

May we trust what lives within us -
nervous systems wired for steadiness,
moving toward balance when given the right conditions and support.

May we understand well-being as the capacity to grow, adapt, and stay present -
not fragility, not bypassing,
but the steady, embodied work of meeting what is.

May we honor connection -
safe, attuned relationships
that regulate, restore,
and sometimes change as we grow.

May we listen deeply -
to youth and families,
especially those most impacted by harm -
and commit to creating spaces
where safety is visible, felt, and real.

May we be well.
May we do good.
Together.

12/30/2025

In these weeks nestled between holidays and returning to school next week for many, time can seem both fast and slow at the same time.

May you find some mindful and nurturing moments heading into new year to connect with what's going on in front of you. That's where the magic is. 🫖

12/21/2025

With the arrival of winter solstice, the shift may feel more subtle compared to other seasons. Winter arrives in a blanket of stillness in the shorter days leading us here and a feeling of turning inwards with the increased time spent in darkness.

Winter solstice is a returning often represented through a 'turning towards' the light in the practices or ways of welcoming this seasonal shift.

What brings you rest in this season and allows you to be present with the seeds that are being planted? What feels meaningful in turning towards the slowly increasing light moving forward?

Thank you for being part of the light and restoration that makes Well-Bean what it is. 🕯

12/21/2025

To Trans Youth: YOU ARE NEVER ALONE.

There are MILLIONS of loving, caring people who will continue to fight to protect you and your future.

Share this post to let trans youth know you are a safe space for them. 🩵🩷🤍