TL;DR: The post discusses the WOOP goal-setting strategy as a way to transition from a summer state of rest and relaxation to a productive school year. WOOP stands for Wish, Outcome, Obstacle, and Plan. It’s designed to help individuals set and achieve challenging yet feasible goals. The author’s personal example involves planning deliberate rest during the school year to maintain … Read More
Ep. 40: “Sharpen Your Ax” and spend time focusing on humans
Education is an exhausting profession. It is a service profession. And if we’re not careful, it can get the best of us and steal our ability to give our best. In this episode, Kasey and Brian talk about how we can stay healthy, be mindful, and “sharpen our ax.” If you enjoyed this episode, please share! ” References: “And into … Read More
Episode 93: School Leadership from A to Z with Bradley James Davies
Bradley James Davies joins Darrin on the show this week to talk about not only the importance of self-care but steps that leaders can take to set up a culture where we take care of each other. That, plus your weekly #PepTalk on this episode. MORE EPISODES
Balancing Summer-Work Life
TL;DR: Educators and school staff don’t typically have summers off. They use this time for professional development and administrative tasks. To balance work and personal life during the summer, educators should create new boundaries, communicate their availability, and prioritize tasks effectively. Embracing technology, flexibility, and learning to say no can help educators manage their workload and enjoy summer while fulfilling … Read More
What’s in Your Diet?
TL;DR: What type of media are you consuming? Reflect on what media makes you feel good when you engage with it. Consider adjusting the content you consume and start to spend less time on platforms that make you feel poorly and focus on what makes you feel good. What’s in Your Diet? If I were to ask you what’s in … Read More