TL;DR: Flip the script so self-care can be a lifestyle rather than a single, isolated act. Be proactive rather than reactive. Keep data in a journal or the notes app on your phone to monitor how what you’re doing is impacting you. Self-care is one of those topics people either love or hate. While I’m sure there are some people … Read More
Introducing Children to Mindfulness
TL;DR: It is important to teach young children how to meditate and practice mindfulness at a very early age. This gives them a head start in becoming a positive, joyful, and compassionate person. Here are two mindfulness practices to try with young children: Belly Buddies and Spidey Senses. See below for links. We want our children to be physically and … Read More
Love Yourself Better Blog Series
Love Yourself Better Blog Series In this blog series, read about strategies for personal development, prioritizing yourself, and embracing stress. Being our best selves and filling our own cups should come first. In a profession where we are asked to give so much to others, don’t forget to prioritize yourself. Love yourself a little bit better this year! Posts in … Read More
Personal Development: The Other PD
TL;DR: Professional development is amazing but so is taking time for personal development. Find something you enjoy that helps you grow personally. Don’t feel guilty for regularly making time for yourself. I have a not-so-dirty, not-at-all-secret little secret. I love professional development! Summer means time for reading all the PD books I bought but couldn’t get to during the school … Read More
One Thing: Prioritize Yourself
TL;DR: Make yourself a priority. Find ONE THING you can do for yourself every day. The new year has started. And if you are anything like me, you’ve made a resolution and are excited and focused on it! All too often though, we lose sight of those resolutions—our goals—and let the busyness of our lives get in the way. Sound … Read More