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As the school year begins to wind down, it’s easy to fall out of balance. There is just so much to do, manage and hold… Grades. Events. Testing. Classroom cleanup. Parent communication. Student emotions. Your emotions. I know that for me, and for many educators that I...

When I first connect with a client, the focus is often on burnout and time… or the lack of it. There are never enough hours in the day. There is always too much to do. But what if it isn’t just about time? What if it is about energy? Because there are things that...

Today I'm asking you a simple (but at the same time, complicated) question: When was the last time you felt fully balanced in your own life? Not related to school and all the many things you do there… Rather a feeling of presence – balance – in your real, everyday...

This is a story you may recognize, about a teacher I’ll call Ana. Ana was the kind of teacher students remembered years later. She stayed late to help the ones who were struggling. She took time to write thoughtful feedback, not just grades. She took teaching...

Last month, rather than presenting at a conference and having a booth, I decided to be a participant instead. It brought me so much joy to just simply be there without any additional responsibilities. Don't get me wrong, I love presenting and connecting with people at...

As educators, every single day we experience both chaos and calm. And it’s our natural default as humans to focus only on the chaos, the busy-ness, the lows versus the highs. Let’s take a moment to learn to appreciate both. To find that silver lining in the more...

It always feels like there is something going on, doesn't it?! Right when you start to feel like you're getting caught up, another curve ball comes your way to manage. I get it. These last few years have been challenging and for me personally, it has taken all the...

Educators! As we kick off the 2024/2025 school year, I wanted to share with you nine fun ways to keep that feeling of summer with you. Tip 1: Mornings The weather will still be good for the next few weeks before the Autumn chill begins to slowly creep in. So choose to...

As we head into the new school year, let's look at some of the practical + intentional steps we can take to support a balanced and productive year ahead.  And BONUS! To explore these ideas more deeply, I've created a special FREE guide that includes journal prompts to...

How you spend the summer will help set you up for success in the new school year ahead. Today I'm sharing with you 9 ways to create balance and ease as you go about your daily life. Doing so will help you have a sense of both feeling refreshed AND productive. Give...