Reframe Your Misunderstandings

Jillian DuBoisBlog, Connect Better, Manage Better, Reflect Better, Self Care Better

TL;DR: Misunderstandings happen. Without clarity, we naturally react but it doesn’t have to end on a negative note. We can have control over the situation. You may be feeling fear. Consider your part in the misunderstanding. Accept there is a misunderstanding. Look for lessons learned from it. Reach out for support from trusted friends. Move on. Another day, another misunderstanding. … Read More

Rethink Better

Jillian DuBoisBlog, Connect Better, Manage Better, Reflect Better

TL;DR: REthinking things is a strategy that can be applied to shape our perception of reality, which is critical to our mental and emotional well-being. This post shares 3 practical approaches to guide you to rethink better: Dream and explore. Take risks. Change your mind. We can shape our thoughts about the course of events in life into anything we … Read More

Educator Island

Jillian DuBoisBlog, Connect Better, Engage Better, Manage Better, Self Care Better

TL;DR: There is a commonality to all reality shows: Each episode tries to promote success attached to future outcomes.  A new idea for an educator reality show: Educator Island where contestants would increase each others’ collective confidence, self-worth, and strength into a renewed hope to return back to the passion that once fueled their creativity and craft. Challenges should be … Read More

Appreciate YOU

Jillian DuBoisBlog, Self Care Better, Teach Happier

TL;DR: Each day, choose to appreciate YOU. Choose YOU by loving yourself unapologetically, doing something nice for yourself, and being insanely grateful for yourself. Imagine this scenario for a moment.  You have just pulled into your garage after a rather long and taxing day at work. You gather your heavy bag full of papers to grade, reports to read, and … Read More

What If…

Jillian DuBoisBlog, Self Care Better, Teach Happier

TL;DR: This year, what if we look back at the previous year and use our experiences to reshape and refocus our intentions? This year, we should refocus our approach by striving to keep a healthy model in front of us. We should reimagine our benchmark for success and restore our joy for living. There is something that is quite exhilarating … Read More