For the past five years, I’ve sat through PD after PD telling teachers to “remember your why,” like somehow thinking back to the beginning would fix the growing disconnect I felt from a job I used to love. Every session made it seem like the solution was inside of me. Like if I just cared …
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LEVEL UP your gameplan: C.I.A. Control what you can. Influence what you’re able. Accept & manage the rest. Focus on what matters to LEVEL UP. In a world that constantly bombards us with social media influences, global, federal, and local pressures that tell us to do more and carry more, this framework is a reminder that clarity is …
Rethinking Productivity for School Practitioners8 ways to improve well-being while doing your best work in schools In schools today, productivity is often measured by how much you can get done in a day—lesson plans, meetings, emails, student support, documentation. But this “produce more” mindset comes at a cost. For educators, administrators, and support staff, that …
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Sometimes, it’s not a massive change that transforms your life — it’s a small shift in how you see yourself, your challenges, and your possibilities. Over time, I’ve learned that adjusting my mindset, even slightly, can open doors and help me to see pathways I did not think I had (Hello--- Imposter Syndrome) or that …
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Happy Friday, teachers! We've made it through another (long) week, and before you rush (or in my case, wearily stroll) into the weekend, let’s take a few minutes to pause, reflect, and recharge. Fridays can be more than just a countdown to the weekend; they’re a chance to reconnect with ourselves and the people who …
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It's another summer of sport, filled with athletes performing to their potential. European soccer teams are in town for their preseason tours, NFL athletes are at training camp, and NBA preseason dates were just released. As summer winds down and the new school year looms, teachers, like athletes, can benefit from a well-structured preseason routine. …
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“Self-indulgent slump”. That is what I would always call it when I just couldn’t do it anymore. I would skip practice or exercise for weeks. I would ignore the assignments piling up. I would turn down invites from friends. The length would vary from one to six weeks. Generally they were shorter when I was …
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