Solstice 2023: Reflections

We couldn't have done it without you.

A short note with big heart — on the shortest day with the longest night — from the Awakened Learning team.

Thanks to your trust, we’re getting feedback from your learners about rising confidence, soaring grades, university entrances, school scholarships, improved sleep, reduced stress, strengthened self-advocacy, and clearer ways forward.

Thanks to your referrals, we’re getting requests for our learning strategy services. Lots of them. And we’re here, ready, eager—thank you.

Thanks to your faith in us, we have 50+ folks signed up for our upcoming free parent circles this January—teaching learning strategies to parents to further support calm, clear learning at home. 

Thanks to your belief in what Awakened Learning is doing, this small, ethical business is growing. We have a team of nine—and two educators reached out this week asking to join the team. 

Thanks to your word of mouth, my book Feel Good Learning is popping up here and there, with more than 500 copies sold and feedback like, “it feels like a friend” and “it’s a game-changer for how I do school.” 

Thanks to your advocacy, we’re getting invitations to speak at schools, faculties, organizations, municipalities, businesses—this year, I led sessions for the City of Toronto, the City of Markham, Humber College, Mohawk College, McMaster University, the Lifelong Leadership Institute, and March of Dimes Canada.

These are our values and what you’re supporting when you share the word. We hope you keep sharing it.

And, to share back with you, here’s a free downloadable mini-journal for new year’s called “Year Compass.” I don’t make it, I don’t get any benefit from sharing, I just adore it… and adore you!

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With the deepest gratitude and care, and full-hearted wishes for a sweet year ahead,

Deena & the Awakened Learning team