Mindfulness is one of those terms that has become a lot more prominent recently. As mental health discussions become more mainstream, then this word gets put out there. So let's take a look and dive into it today. The dictionary defines mindfulness as "the quality or state of being conscious or aware of something." That … Continue reading Mindfulness
Teaching
Taking Care of Yourself
I can't tell you how good it feels to be on Spring Break this week. To be 100% honest, I think I was more excited for spring break than some of my students. And it's not even that I have plans this week. In fact, I don't really have any plans at all this week. … Continue reading Taking Care of Yourself
Do Nothing Days
To be completely honest, everything has been a lot lately. It seems as if it's all coming at once. I've talked about spoons and burnout and just how everything happens at once. But the other day? I woke up, got a couple things done, realized I had depleted most of my spoons and laid back … Continue reading Do Nothing Days
Facing Burnout
I know I'm not alone when I say that it is difficult to get up and go to work some days. I could probably give any number of reasons, and I still know I'd have people agree with me. Whether or not COVID restrictions still exist where you live, this is a side effect of … Continue reading Facing Burnout
Processing Time
As a teacher, you're taught to provide students with "wait time." Wait time is the space of time between when you ask a question and when students are supposed to provide an answer. This way, students have a chance to think and process. This is how real life should work as well I know, for … Continue reading Processing Time
System of Support
One if the really cool things about where I teach is that we've realized we're not alone. I know it can be toxic when a workplace mentions that they're like a "family," but I truly am grateful for my coworkers. This year of teaching has been hard on all of us, and knowing we aren't … Continue reading System of Support
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Let it Go
No, I'm not going to start singing Frozen. I think some of you may already be mad at me simply for naming my post that this week. I tend to be a control freak. I want everything under control, and I want to be able to handle every single thing that comes my way. But … Continue reading Let it Go
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Life after Reset
I wrote last week about how I was taking a reset. It was needed in more ways than one. But see, that's only part of the story. In fact, I would say it's probably one of the easier parts. Because the truth is, you can't just leave a reset and do nothing with it afterwards. … Continue reading Life after Reset
Reset
It is so crazy to me that we're already a month into 2022. I feel like January normally takes forever to get through. But this year, it feels like it has flown by. I know, for me at least, that this year is already starting out full of chaos. There's been a lot going on … Continue reading Reset
DIY Photo Globe Ornament
I found a great, simple, and cheap DIY craft that is perfect for the holidays! This idea comes from this link. But I adapted it a little bit, so I wanted to share the creativity idea with you. Supplies you will need: Empty ornamentsMod Podge and brushGlitter (any color)Photo printed on paperFake Snow (I used … Continue reading DIY Photo Globe Ornament
Battle Kim of the Republic 