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
I have been an intermittent faster for over a year. I’m sharing my story about how and why I got started with this healthy eating and wellness lifestyle in the hopes that it will help you as well. First, a disclaimer. Do your homework — read about it first. I’m not a doctor and I… Read More
We just finished our first three weeks of school and I. Am. Tired. Whether you are a teacher or a mom (or both), you know what I mean about the mental and emotional exhaustion at this time of year. How do we get our energy back for the important work we do? Here are 5… Read More
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