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How to Reduce Stress and Overwhelm (Step 1): PRIORITIZE

If you’re feeling like you’ve been trying to dig your way out of a mountain with a teaspoon, this post is for you. The first step to reducing stress and overwhelm is to set your priorities. Let me help you in Part 1 of this multi-part series!

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Teacher Evaluations: Less Stress, Better Outcomes

Are you anxious about your professional evaluations? It can be nerve wracking to feel like every move is being watched and graded. Read on for some tips to help you feel more prepared, calm, and confident!

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Be Kind: You don’t know what you don’t know

Is the frustration getting to you? Do you feel like you’re about to explode on the next person who steps on that land mine? A small change in perspective can help you calm down and control your reactions.

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Healthy Balance: 7 New Year’s Resolutions for Teachers

It’s a new year, but teachers are already halfway through our school year! Do you need to re-balance your life and work? Here’s a list of New Year’s resolutions especially for teachers to help you course correct.

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For New Teachers: 3 Ways to Fight Feelings of Inadequacy

Spoiler alert: every veteran teacher was once a new teacher. Confidence comes with time and practice, like anything else. If you’re a new teacher suffering from imposter syndrome, take a breath and go a little easier on yourself.

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Stress Less for the Holidays: How to Use Boundaries to Re-claim your Joy

89% of U.S. adults say they are stressed more than usual during the holiday season. Are you one of them? Want to be less stressed, more balanced, and more present this year? Come along with me!

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6 Reasons You Should Try Self-Paced Assignments in Your Classroom

“Self-paced lessons”: does that phrase excite or terrify you? I know good teachers who react in both of those ways. And I’ve been both of those people! Recently, I tried a little experiment. Let me tell you how it went.

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Don’t Settle for Less: Why High Standards Matter

Setting high standards for students is SO important…but true equity means that not all students must have the bar at the same height!

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