TL;DR: Thinking better all day long involves commitment, word choice, and reflection. Consider the power of I AM statements. Paying attention to your word choice is a major piece of the thinking better puzzle. When it comes to thinking better, it’s important to remember that this is a process. A process that we get to practice each day. The previous … Read More
Living with OCD: It Doesn’t Just Go Away
TL;DR: Different facets of living with OCD are shared, including time management, losing control, and needing to be a perfectionist. Kristen shares how living with OCD affects her as an educator. When we look at other people, we do not know what internal struggles they are facing. There is no telling how people feel just by looking at them. Many … Read More
Tips & Tricks Blog Series Overview
Tips & Tricks Blog Series Overview The COVID-19 / Coronavirus Pandemic has changed so much about how we live our lives, socialize, and especially how we run our schools and classrooms. As we begin the next school year, things are different – but we can be better. As you continue to navigate the details for next school year, we need … Read More
Inspire Serendipity
TL;DR: Serendipity is the occurrence and development of events by chance in a happy or beneficial way. Four personal stories point out the importance of making students feel liked, happy, empowered, and important. The small acts of love in our day have the power to make a permanent impression. The word serendipity is just plain fun to say. The meaning of the word is … Read More
4 Changes to Adjust Your Mindset
TL;DR: You can change your mindset if you choose to change it. Choose to be the main character in your story by taking control of the choices you make. Find time for yourself. Plan to begin and end your day for yourself. You are the blending of the top 5 people you surround yourself with. Get the right support through … Read More