I created the following mini series, “Teachers Need That Too”, to help empower teachers to advocate for their needs in the same breath that they advocate for their students’. It's pretty interesting how often teachers are in need of something similar to what their students do. I hope you find these posts inspiring as you advocate for your needs and the needs of your fellow teachers this school year!
Read MoreSelf-care is one of the first things that tends to get dropped by teachers during a busy school year. Learn the 3 most common obstacles keeping teachers from their goals and how you can overcome them for a more balanced school year.
Read MoreIn this post I share some of my top tips to keep self-care alive during the school year, even on those weeks you feel too exhausted to go on.
Read MoreDuring summer vacation, chances are you are feeling relaxed without the stressors of school. That feeling of ease is what I help my clients achieve during the school year too! Here are 5 easy steps you can take over summer break, to help you have a more balanced school year (for both distance and in-person learning!).
Read MoreAll school year long teachers are asked to rush. How will you spend your summer? Here are 12 things you can do to slow down and really revel in your summer. Take a deep, slow breath and read on…
Read MoreUse these 6 questions to reflect on how you felt physically and mentally this school year, then celebrate your wins and choose a next step for the year to come.
Read MoreIf you’ve ever been stressed out by the daily demands of teaching, a daily self-compassion practice can help. After all, when things get stressful, the last thing you need is the added stress of being hard on yourself. In this post I share 4 questions you can use daily to start fostering a mindset of self-compassion.
Read MoreI recently reached out to our teacher wellness community to ask, “What is the number one motivator that keeps you moving during the school year?” Here you will find the answers! Read over their reasons for moving, and take a moment to brainstorm your own number 1 motivator for movement.
Read MoreOn this post I share nine of my top tips to help you feel calm when your world feels chaotic, whether that be a school day gone wrong or, ya know, a pandemic.
Read MoreFeeling uninspired by school day lunches and dinners? Mix things up by trying these stuffed sweet potatoes! And learn why potatoes are such a great meal planning option for busy teachers.
Read MoreThere comes a time in every teacher’s day when snacks are a necessity, and these energy balls are the perfect thing. Learn how to throw together these quick, cheap, and yummy energy balls, so you don’t get hit with hanger during the school day.
Read MoreBreakfast is a tricky meal of the day for a lot of teachers because a school morning can get hectic fast. Some teachers don’t have time for anything at all, and some only manage to grab a granola bar on the run. But a balanced breakfast can make a huge difference in how smoothly your school day goes. Read on to see how you can make your breakfasts more balanced this school year.
Read MoreEveryone has or has had that voice of self-criticism in their head that does little else but make life harder - How loud is your inner critic? Check out this exercise, called “Naming your Inner Critic” so you can catch your inner critic faster, and start to silence that voice during hard school days now.
Read MoreYou speak kindly to your students, to your coworkers, to members of your school community, but…do you speak kindly to yourself? Read these self-compassion mantras from members of our teacher community to brighten your day.
Read MoreWe all know that teachers have a lot on their plate during the school year. There’s pressure from admin, students, parents…but what about the pressure teachers put on themselves? Teachers being self-critical is a trend I have noticed within teaching and from working with my teacher clients. In this post you will find 6 reflection questions so you can start fostering an attitude of self-compassion today!
Read MoreIn this post, learn the top 5 mistakes I see people make when starting New Year’s Resolutions, and what you can do INSTEAD to set yourself up for wellness success in 2020 :)
Read MoreIf you are feeling exhausted heading into winter break, then this is the post for you! I walk you through some key reflection questions to create a self-care plan that will get you back into balance and ready to kill it in 2020!
Read MoreHere are 16 gift ideas specially chosen to support teacher wellness. I hope these help you brainstorm you can get fellow teachers—or put on your own wishlist!
Read MoreUnmanaged, chronic stress is very common among teachers. In my book, that’s not cool. Learn the most common effects of stress on mood, behavior and the body…and how to alleviate and prevent stress this school year.
Read MoreEach year when the school year got rolling, I would let schoolwork take up most of my life, and would feel guilty if any spare moment wasn’t filled with planning.
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