In This Post: Ending the stigma surrounding mental health is important, necessary work in our schools. Kindness is a starting point to supporting those struggling with their mental health. A story and a challenge to do your part to end the stigma around mental health. The last few years I’ve been on a mission to end the stigma of talking … Read More
Weekend Happier
TL;DR: Our weekends are already happy, but how can we make them happier? Ideas to be purposeful in our recharging over the weekend. A few weeks ago, I ran an after school workshop. It was a cold February day, and since it was a Thursday, most of us were tired. Downright weary. Limping toward the weekend. To rally the group, … Read More
4 Steps to Successful Implementation of a New Idea
In This Post: Success on New Year’s resolutions rarely ever happens. But why? The “New Year’s resolution” model doesn’t work for educational ideas either. Four steps to successfully implementing the new idea you’re considering. January is often a strange time at my gym. New Year’s Resolutionists show up in droves. They pack into our small yoga studio spaces with their … Read More
Snow Day Stress: 7 Tips to Enjoy Your Day Off
In This Post: A common thread of frustration at unexpected snow days. 7 ways to make your snow day productive, enjoyable, or both! Winter is upon us, and the fear of missing days of instruction due to snow days is real. Are you panicking about getting in all of your content for the year? Freaking out about teaching what students … Read More
4 Tips for Teacher Health & Fitness
In This Post: The value of physical health and wellness. Four tips to increase your physical wellness in the new year. Physical health is a huge component of our overall wellness. As a teacher, it’s often difficult to find ways to balance our work and prioritize our fitness and health, especially during this time of year. We are faced with … Read More