Do you ever come across something that feels like it was written just for you? That happened to me this week. I wrote a post about how I plan and block my time in order to use time in the most effective and productive way. All of the tips I shared are tips I use because they… Read More
With all that there is to do at this very busy time of year, it’s easy to let your own self-care fall to the bottom of the list. Yes, I know — you do not need to add one more thing to your to-do list! But read through the list below and try to find… Read More
Every job has its own set of stresses. While your job may not be “stressful” all the time, it probably has its moments where you are feeling more stressed and overwhelmed. Here are some tips for staying calm and taking care of yourself when that overwhelm is threatening to take over! 1 – Do some… Read More
Just like planning a morning routine, it’s also important to plan an evening routine that works for you. Here are some ideas for what you might include in an evening routine to help get your next day off to the best start. The suggestions that follow are based on my life now (married, adult children… Read More
Does your morning “routine” consist of hitting the snooze button, then rushing around to get yourself (and maybe your children) out the door? Let’s change that pattern & develop a morning routine that works for you! WHY HAVE A MORNING ROUTINE? Why have a morning routine? *it sets the tone for your day *it reduces… Read More
I have been teaching for 28 years, 21 of them in an elementary classroom. Even I can’t believe that I have “lasted” this long. Avoiding burnout is key. With all of the demands and the stress of teaching, I have often been asked exactly what I do to keep myself going and to stay in… Read More