TL;DR: Being an administrator is hard. Mindfulness takes time but provides significant benefits. A school leader’s day may begin with a 5:30 am alarm. Bus duty and car rider duty are usually in full swing by 7:30 am, earlier in some schools. Before the first bell rings, a principal may have an email from the central office, a phone call … Read More
Valuing Your Staff
TL;DR: Teachers need to feel valued and appreciated to thrive. Administrators should find ways to connect with their staff and make them feel valued. Teachers need to the opportunity to be heard and understood. This year when many educators are evaluating whether or not they want to stay in education, the bottom line is that leaders need to place more … Read More
The Mindset Pendulum: Keep It Swinging Towards Positivity
TL;DR: Reflect on the strategies you are using daily to keep a pulse on your mindset. Keep your mindset pendulum in check by not losing hope, remembering your purpose, and keeping your eye on the pendulum. When was the last time you conducted a self-check on your mindset? Mindset, or mental attitude, can positively or negatively impact all aspects of … Read More
Luck & Happiness
TL;DR: Think of a time when you felt lucky. If this is difficult, it may be because of the way you perceive the world. Try to find luck in your week. When I facilitate workshops, I sprinkle in “positivity pauses” throughout the sessions. We take time to stop and reflect on something good to prime our brains for positivity. One … Read More
Realigning During Moments of Change
TL;DR: Don’t let limiting beliefs take over. Realign yourself in times of change by creating an anchor affirmation, scheduling energy check-ins, increasing times of stillness and silence, enjoying nature, and remembering that change is part of the journey. A few months ago I embarked on a journey that truly tested my ability to think better during moments of change. On … Read More