The Outdoor Ed School

What’s in Your Cup? The Surprising Truth About Resilience

The Outdoor Ed School

Show Notes

Life shakes us all but what spills out isn’t always caused by the bump. In this episode, we explore a simple yet profound lesson from a professor: the emotions that surface when we’re tested are already inside us. Discover how awareness, patience, and intentional habits can help you and the kids you teach, build real resilience.

Plus, learn practical ways to “fill your cup” so that when life bumps you, the spill is calm, thoughtful, and powerful.

Grab free resources and activity ideas to help students grow resilient at www.theoutdooredschool.co.uk.

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