Last weekend I declared it “Self-Care Saturday” but after the week I’ve had, I’m now declaring “Self-Care Saturday AND Sunday.” You with me? In North Carolina, we officially got the word from our governor yesterday that schools are closed for the rest of the year. And I am so sad about that. It’s kind of… Read More

I don’t know about you, but I’m about done with watching constant news updates in between planning and implementing distance learning. So I have declared today to be Self-Care Saturday and I’m taking a break from schoolwork and the news. I keep hearing about the importance of looking out for your own mental and physical… Read More

It’s March! Spring break is on the horizon but you may still be dealing with snow in your part of the country. March can still feel like winter, but at least spring is in sight. Daylight savings time is this weekend, but that still means losing an hour of sleep. March can feel like a… Read More

Teachers aren’t all that great about taking care of themselves. We don’t sleep enough, we don’t always eat right, we get to work early and leave late, we skimp on exercise, we skip doctors’ appointments, we don’t spend enough time doing things that are strictly for us. We think busy is normal, we spend more… Read More

This is the time of year when it can truly feel like Groundhog Day, the movie. There are no major holiday events coming up any time soon (I don’t count Valentine’s Day as a major holiday event), spring is still too far away, and every day feels just like the day before. That can be… Read More

As you are thinking about all the changes and improvements you can make for your teaching in a January reset, it’s also important to think about what you need to do to take care of yourself. You can’t be good for anyone else unless you are taking care of yourself first. Here are 14 ideas… Read More