TL;DR: When you work from home, it’s hard to stop working. The boundary between work and home blurs. The world will not fall apart if you wait until the morning to answer an email. Determine what you can change to purposely give yourself time to unplug on a regular basis. Working from Home Perhaps one of the biggest challenges of … Read More
Boundaries In Schools
TL;DR: It’s important to have healthy boundaries so you can be your best self for your students. Allow yourself to say no. Don’t take things personally, and watch what you tell people about yourself. If boundaries are violated, be kind, specific, and honest with the necessary people. Give yourself 24 hours before addressing something, allowing yourself time to think about … Read More
Be Unapologetic About Leaving Work At Work with Dr. Megan Sweet
In Podcast Episode 51 of the Time for Teachership Podcast, I am talking with Dr. Megan Sweet, a single mom who has been in education for more than 25 years as a teacher, school administrator, and school district leader. She co-hosts The Mindful Schools Podcast and The Awakening Educator Podcast, and recently authored “An Educator’s Guide For Using Your 3 … Read More
The Power of Saying “No”
TL;DR: Learning to say “No” as a self-care strategy Engaging in positive communication with others The COVID-19 pandemic has tested us all. From students, to teachers, to administrators, to district leaders and families, we’ve all faced challenges we never thought we would see. As educators, it’s our nature to always put the needs of others first. It’s why we got … Read More
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