Teacher venting is a phenomenon we’ve likely all experienced at some point in our schools. My goal is to give you the tools to walk away from a venting session feeling empowered, not beaten down. Read on to learn the 4 step formula to leave a venting session feeling clear-headed and hopeful.
Read MoreHey teaching rockstars! Ever created a health goal and immediately gotten discouraged by it? This week I am sharing the difference between a results-cased and action-based goal…and WHY what you create can be the difference between your success or failure.
Read MoreI love it when teachers make resolutions for how they want their classroom culture to be at the beginning of the year. After all, if you don't have a plan you'll never get there! So why not take that same idea and make self-care resolutions for the year as well?
Read MoreYou know those days when you wake up and are totally not feeling it? Those days when curling up in a cocoon of blankets sounds way better than each and every thing on your to-do list? Here are 4 check-in questions to help foster more self-compassion on those “blah” days.
Read MoreHere are 5 reasons why a gratitude practice is so beneficial for teachers and some hot tips on how to incorporate a gratitude practice yourself.
Read MoreToday we are talking about the importance of summer for teacher wellness. Check out the first in a series of Healthy Teacher Quick Tips in video or written form :)
Read MoreSalad dressings these days can have a Frankenstein list of ingredients including questionable oils, artificial colors, preservatives and sugar…but not these guys! Check out my vegan, paleo, oil-free recipes for ranch, honey mustard, and almond Thai dressing.
Read MoreSugar. So tasty and so crucial for making up some of our favorite treats. However, too much sugar (like too much of anything) can have a negative effect on the body that makes teaching quite difficult to do. Here are 5 reasons why too much sugar makes teaching particularly challenging.
Read More“Drink more water”—Doesn’t sound too challenging, right? Well, when you have a million other school day responsibilities, don’t have any bathroom breaks, and need to prioritize that coffee…many teachers reach the end of the day realizing they haven’t had more than a few sips. Here are seven key strategies to set yourself up for water-drinking success.
Read MoreThe 5-Day Self-Care Challenge, Beat Burnout, included a supplemental video where I share with you 7 keys to help make a habit stick. To keep the habit-forming love going, here are those 7 tips written out for you to reference whenever you are out to establish a new habit.
Read MoreWhat is one giant change I made that led to effortless weight-loss? What can we do to become more resilient to stress? And--Why are restrictive diets (like low-carb, paleo, keto, etc.) a lose-lose situation? Find out all this and more here.
Read MoreWho says that weight-loss has to be a punishing, body-bashing experience? Here’s what I have found about attitudes and sustainable weight-loss…
Read MoreWeek 1 of this weight-loss series for teachers is full of after-school snack ideas, my Quick Chickpea Salad recipe, the categories I include for a satiating, energizing meal, and the first two of my weight-loss tips that have nothing to do with food. Let me know what you would most like to see in the coming weeks in the comments!
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