TL;DR: Rest with intention each day. Listen to your body, mind, and soul and ignite your inner passion to share with the world. (R) Re-Connect from Within (E) Embrace Yourself in Joy (S) Simplify Your Priorities (T) Trust in the Timing. As educators, I am sure we have all played, or at least heard of, the word association game. You … Read More
Building MOMENTUM, One Month at a Time
TL;DR: The end of a month and beginning of a new one is a natural time to reflect and kick-start our momentum. Learn three ways to begin and end each month strong: (1) Schedule 2-3 ME times. (2) Update your highlight reel. (3) Audit the past month and set intentions for the new month. The end of a month can … Read More
What If…
TL;DR: This year, what if we look back at the previous year and use our experiences to reshape and refocus our intentions? This year, we should refocus our approach by striving to keep a healthy model in front of us. We should reimagine our benchmark for success and restore our joy for living. There is something that is quite exhilarating … Read More
Managing Your Time with Time Blocking
TL;DR: Time blocking is an effective way to manage your time and make sure you are setting aside time for the important areas in your life. 5 important time blocks include me time, family time, creative time, work time, and prep time. Time management is a skill necessary to develop as a teacher. It is even more of a skill … Read More
#OneWord2020: Setting Intentions for the New Year
In This Post: An overview of the #OneWord2020 movement. Steps to do #OneWord2020 for yourself and your students. As a movement, #OneWord2019 took over my Twitter feed in early January. It was full of educators posting their words for the new year. I was struck with the power of the idea. One word to focus on for the entire year. … Read More