Did you know that April 7th was World Health Day? There are many initiatives that take place through the World Health Organization. As part of this week's Self-care Tips for Educators, I am going to talk about how you can implement strategies for a healthy heart. This week's topic is very personal to me.

In order to inform society, deter and avoid the impact of various diseases, the World Health Organization publishes a chart of the Top 10 Causes of Death Worldwide. Do you know...

Do you or someone you know have “mental clutter”? What exactly is mental clutter? Mental clutter is anything that makes your mind feel like it's on overdrive. It’s the thoughts you have while you're awake, and though you know thinking is a part of your life, some of our thoughts can make it hard to concentrate. It can include information overload, expectations, tasks we’re procrastinating on, and negative feelings.

Self-care doesn’t always look like getting...

Barriers to self care should be evaluated early on in your self-care journey so that you have the highest probability for success. The goal is to remove the barriers so you can prioritize your well-being and enhance your long term health and wellness. Remember self-care is not selfish! 

Many people struggle with barriers to self-care and taking action to prioritize their wellness. People resist addressing the barriers because it seems like it’s “just easier that way”....

Welcome to Weekly Self-Care Tips for Educators! 

At the turn of a new year, reflection often brings a raft of resolutions. It’s the perfect time for fresh starts, sowing the seeds to different habits and positive changes. No matter how much planning you do, however, daily tasks can take priority ahead of seemingly non-essential goals such as “self-care”.

Did you try any of the 11 tips for educators in our first installment? I know! There were a lot of tips week...

Educators wear a lot of hats including ensuring the well-being of the students we serve. It seems to be common sense that when we take better care of ourselves, we can take better care of those around us, including family, students, and our colleagues. However,  making time for self-care during the work day or at the end of a long day can seem like a stretch for some. To some, self-care seems...selfish! Well, let me tell you it isn't! 

The October 2021 EdResearch for...

It’s time for a paradigm shift. Are we going to stand by and let the years of burnout smoldering deep within our teachers and school administrators continue to grow into full fledged burnout flames?  Or, are school districts going to commit to supporting educator well-being? I’ve been thinking about this topic for years. Having led several different buildings and coached teachers and colleagues through many challenges and having overcome burnout myself, I know how...

My educator friend, that there is magic in this world and you have it! You have the magic, you have the mindset, willpower, grit, and tenacity to lead everyone through the storm. You are relentless and you are a survivor. 

At the end of the school year, I encouraged you to FINISH STRONG. Now you are gearing up for a new year without really stopping since the last one. Remember, you aren't here to survive, you are here to thrive! 

At the beginning of the...

If you are like me, you spent the weekend watching press conferences, reaching out to friends and family to ensure they have everything they need and making necessary plans for upcoming weeks and following CDC guidelines. It's a lot to process.

Last week I wrote "Let us all come together in calm support of one another as a community for the highest good for all. Supporting our fellow citizens and the values of our nation during good times and tough times is part of the magic we...

CHANGE. 

Humans have an innate ability to focus on resisting change, fighting the old fight. But, have you noticed? There is a massive opportunity right in front of us to focus on building something new!

Change can bring out the best or it can bring out the worst in people. Everyone responds differently to change. Being aware of that and sensitive to the underlying emotions connected to change is powerful. 

Have you done a self check and considered how you respond to change?...

Wisdom is born from crisis, challenge and difficulty. Wisdom is born from recognizing and learning from the curriculum of life. 

I’ve learned that hard times create a set of circumstances where you can train your mind to look for and create opportunities. If you haven’t already developed an outlook and a mindset to maintain a calm, centered approach to crisis (while looking for ways to grow and improve your life and the life of those around you) start today! Encourage others...