In a recent episode of The Happiness Project podcast, Dr. Laurie Santos identified life satisfaction by having 2 things: Being happy IN your life and WITH your life. IN your life means you can keep a pretty healthy ratio of the good stuff and the hard stuff and WITH your life is a general sense that although there are challenges, … Read More
What A 70.3 Mile Ironman Triathlon Taught Me About Education
This is a long one…but I promise I have a point. As I jumped off a boat into the water, I felt prepared and ready for anything…until I didn’t. Wearing my neoprene wetsuit, swim cap, and goggles (yes, I looked as cool as you are imaging) I surfaced to one of the most traumatic and chaotic 10 minutes of my … Read More
What’s Your Reentry Plan?
Previously, we talked about our battle plan, or struggle care when we find ourselves in one of the inevitably fragile seasons of a fully lived life. This month we’ll consider a different plan, a reentry plan. This idea came from two sources. The first – a beautifully written book, Atmosphere, by Taylor Jenkins Reid. It’s a memorable love story that … Read More
Start Strong Without the Sunday Scaries
Start strong without the Sunday Scaries! For many educators, the excitement of a new school year is accompanied by a familiar but unwelcome visitor: the Sunday scaries. This term refers to the anxiety and dread that bubble up on Sunday evenings as the reality of Monday morning—and all its responsibilities—looms large. While students may worry about homework and social situations, … Read More
Back-to-School Prep Without Losing Your Summer
Believe it or not, preparing for next school year without losing your summer is possible. You can head into the new school year refreshed, focused, and ready. With just a few intentional steps, you can reduce August stress and protect your time to relax, recharge, and reconnect. 1. Reflect on Last Year…Briefly Spend 30 minutes jotting down: What worked well … Read More