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

Depending on your phase of life, you have different amounts of time to devote to self-care. Here are 5 tips to think about how you can use the time you have. 1 – I LOVE social media. But right now I am working on not spending too much time just mindlessly scrolling. Maybe you can… Read More

If you’re a teacher, I hope that you are enjoying some much-deserved time to rest this summer. Even if you are working another job or spending time with your own kids, here are 5 tips for your own self-care this summer. 1 – Deep breathing — pause and remind yourself to breathe deeply a few… Read More

A friend recommended the FASTER Way to Fat Loss program to me three years ago. At the time, I had some menopausal weight gain issues going on, more body fat that I wanted to lose, and my thyroid hormones were constantly fluctuating, even with medication. After two rounds on this program, the weight was gone,… Read More