How Self-Aware Are YOU?

Brandi KellyBlog, Leadership, Reflect Better

TL;DR: Self-reflection leads to self-awareness, a crucial foundation for wisdom and effective leadership. It’s a continuous process that requires intentional practice and time. Methods like journaling, meditation, and nature walks are powerful tools for self-reflection, helping to recognize emotions, strengths, weaknesses, biases, and blind spots. Self-awareness leads to self-efficacy, essential for personal and collective growth. Through mastery and vicarious experiences, … Read More

5 Tips for Cultivating Atomic Love & Joy

Livia ChanBlog, Classroom Management, Leadership, Reflect Better, Self-Care, Student Engagement, Teach Happier

TL;DR: We can experience and cultivate atomic love and joy throughout our day and every day using the 5 tips suggested. Invest in getting to know yourself better. This helps when dealing with adversity. Know what brings you joy and cultivate it! Share love and appreciation. Don’t be afraid to say, “I love you.” Teach Better together. Lean on each … Read More

A Better Way to Practice Morning Routines

Tre GammageBlog, Reflect Better, Self-Care

TL;DR: Taking time for yourself, journaling, and establishing routines with goals and priorities are great ways to take care of yourself. Put together a plan for successful routines. Tre recently joined Rae and Brad on the Sunday Weekly Warm-up to discuss adult SEL. Click here to watch! Have you heard of the meditations of Marcus Aurelius? A series of personal … Read More

Reroute Your Life’s Run: Motivation

Jillian DuBoisBlog, Reflect Better, Self-Care

TL;DR: Lack of motivation often gets in the way of doing what is best for your body and mind. Listen to what your body is telling you it needs. Focus on taking care of yourself and replenishing your body to sustain your physical and emotional health. Running. Jogging. Jwogging (jog/walking). Call it whatever you like, but think about how it … Read More