This is the time of year where the honeymoon is over (see my post about that HERE), but many routines are underway. If you’re a teacher, you get to take a breath before the busy season of completing report cards and holding conferences with families. How can you take care of yourself while ensuring you… Read More

I survived my first two weeks of school! In addition to ALL the things that have to be done in a relatively short amount of time, I’m also struggling with how to fit in self-care when the days are super busy. So I do what I often do when I’m overwhelmed: make a list. If… Read More

I just finished my first week of school and I. Am. Exhausted. How about you? Thankfully, Labor Day weekend came to my rescue. But even if you don’t have a long weekend to recover, here are some tips to help you rest and reset for another busy week. 1 – Make a list of all… Read More

An important part of self-care is taking some time to enjoy moments that bring you joy and savoring that time. Self-care activities are all about taking care of your physical and mental health. Some self-care activities can be done alone, but others are best enjoyed along with other people. Summer goes by far too quickly.… Read More

As I write this post, I have 4 more days of school. I can do this. Part of what keeps me going at this point is thinking about all the things I want to do over the summer. When I was in elementary school, the thought of summer was a long stretch of time that… Read More

If you are a mom or teacher, I hope you pay attention to your own self-care and wellness. But it’s also important to teach your children or students to do the same. Both my husband and my son graduated from a preparatory boarding school for boys in Chattanooga, Tennessee called The McCallie School. (If you… Read More