TL;DR: Overcome feeling burned out by keeping it real, getting uncomfortable, and setting positive goals. Be an active participant in your mental and spiritual health. Spend some time to reflect. Dive deeper into the who, what, when, why, and how of your situation. Burnout requires a jump start. Consider whether you need to work on your mental, emotional, physical, or … Read More
Find Success During This Pandemic
TL;DR: Find success during this pandemic by accepting that things are not normal, prioritizing self-care, and extending grace. Self-care is not a myth. You need to allow yourself to unwind and turn school off for a while. We all need to extend grace to ourselves, to our students, and to our families. An Elevated Level of Stress One of the … Read More
It’s TIME to REDEFINE What REST Means for YOU!
TL;DR: Consider what rest looks like for you; what do you consider relaxing? Be proactive with setting aside time for rest every day. Rest with intention by reconnecting from within, embracing your inner joy, simplifying your priorities, and trust in the timing. Whenever I heard the word rest, I immediately always felt jealous. An immediate “that must be nice” thought … Read More
Spring Learning
TL;DR: Sri Lankan Diaspora hold their heritage close to their hearts. They celebrate a new year on April 13-14th each year. A virtual choice board is available for educators to use to discover the beautiful historic island of Sri Lanka. There are three spring learning guidelines to help you be happy and feel inspired: find balance, make a to-do list, … Read More
The Time is NOW to Advance Teacher-Leadership
TL;DR: Advance teacher-leadership by transforming yourself, mentoring, identifying needs, clearing obstacles and distractions, and focusing on self-care. NOW is the time for mentors and school leaders to challenge self-doubt, soothe despair, and invest in our teacher-leaders. The COVID-19 crisis has proven that extraordinary change can happen in a short period of time. Nearly every aspect of educational practice—planning, teaching and … Read More