Welcome back to our series on getting at the root causes of overwhelm. Boundaries, done well, really can change your life. Here’s my quick list of recommendations for teacher-specific boundaries that will make a HUGE difference for you!
Causes of Overwhelm, Part 2: Five Simple Boundaries to Protect your Peace Read More »
If you are setting an impossibly high bar for yourself that can only be achieved by constantly overworking, then guess what you’ll end up doing…?
Causes of Overwhelm, Part 1: Unrealistic Expectations Read More »
I was assumed dead–but God had other plans for me. The constant sleep deprivation finally caught up with me, and my body just said “NO.” My brain just shut itself down in self defense, ironically creating a life-threatening situation.
How Overworking Almost Killed Me Read More »
When you’re in the survival period of parenting, it can be really tough to be an intentional parent. We all love our kids and want to do the best we can for them. Sometimes (many times) we are exhausted. Here’s a list of some of my personal intentional parenting non-negotiables: the things that I will pay attention to and do ON PURPOSE for my kids, no matter how tired I am.
7 tips for Intentional Parenting Read More »
When you feel like your life is out of control…take a look at your STUFF. Physical surroundings can have a profound impact on your emotional and mental state. I’ve found a balance between letting go of the control and having it firmly in hand. I know, that sounds paradoxical and impossible…but here’s how it plays out.
De-Clutter to De-Stress: The Magic of Letting Go Read More »
Even though you are working and don’t have the full summer time off that some of your colleagues do, know that you are doing what you need to do for yourself at your season in life right now. Work with what you’ve got, enjoy it, be intentional, and guilt-free.
Working a Summer Job? How to Refresh & Recharge WITHOUT Summers Off Read More »
If your summer break is so jam-packed that you need a vacation from your vacation, this post is for you.
Summer has already begun for some of you, and for others, is so close you can taste it. How’s your calendar looking? If your summer calendar is already so packed with events that you barely have any white space on there…join the club.
How to make Vacation Enjoyable, not Exhausting Read More »
If you’ve ever found it difficult to “come down” from the busy-ness of the school year once break begins, this post is for you.
Turn OFF “teacher mode” and Turn ON “summer mode”: How to Unwind! Read More »
In the final weeks of school, it’s somewhat of a “magical” time…but not in a good way. Kids who are just waiting for summer break start to go off the wall and act out–so that even classes who have been well-behaved for most of the year sometimes go sideways in these last few weeks. What’s a teacher to do?
How to Survive the Final Stretch Read More »
When all the giving and self sacrifice of teaching is met with…nothing…or worse, rejection, the wound can run really deep. Read on for what to do when you’ve been let go: how to take care of yourself, process your emotions in a healthy way, and ultimately, move forward stronger.
Lost Your Job? What to Do When Teaching Breaks your Heart Read More »
