It's my birthday tomorrow! I love my birthday, celebrating my birthday, and all that comes with it. In the past, I've introduced myself on my birthday, I've talked about things I wanted to do, things, I've learned, and other ideas as well. This year, I want to talk about something a little different. I want … Continue reading Celebrating Birthdays
Self-love
Seven Powers of Self
One of the things I'm really putting in the effort for this year is figuring out the type of teacher I want to be. I am making efforts in classroom management and finding things that work for me. I'm not the strictest teacher, and that's okay. But I know most of my students are doing … Continue reading Seven Powers of Self
Attainable Goals
As a teacher, I am evaluated on my performance every year. I'm also required to submit a personal goal so that I can have a standard I can aim for. I've talked before on here about SMART goals. The A in that acronym is Attainable. In other words, is it reachable? Can you actually achieve … Continue reading Attainable Goals
Conflict Resolution
Conflict is something that happens to all of us, whether we want it to or not. At some point in time, you're going to disagree with another person. Your views will not ever be the exact same as someone else's all of the time. How do you handle that conflict? Do you blow up, and … Continue reading Conflict Resolution
Stuck in Limbo
It's hard to believe I'm already in week 3 of this new school year. It feels like it's going so fast already. I'm learning about who my students are and creating the relationships with them. They, on the other hand, are beginning to be more comfortable and are testing some of the boundaries and the … Continue reading Stuck in Limbo
New Routines
Somehow, we're already in week 2 of my school year. The students are getting more comfortable being in a new building, and we're getting back into the cycle of teaching and learning. As for me, I want to work on being more intentional with my time and efforts on things. I'm working on creating a … Continue reading New Routines
The In-Between
I find myself jumping from goal to goal. I've gotten a little better at this, but I sometimes find myself constantly looking forward to something. I'm ready to be at my ideal weight, I was ready for my black belt, and I'm for sure ready for summer break. But by always looking forward to the … Continue reading The In-Between
I Hope You Never Forget this Happened to You
This was said to me the other day. A couple of my close friends had issues happen that drastically impacted their mental health. The rest of us in the group banded together to be there for them. But this quote was said to me by my partner, who has gone through many of his own … Continue reading I Hope You Never Forget this Happened to You
Redefining Success
I am working through a lot of personal growth right now. I talked last week about Keep Calm and Carry On and how that was applying to me personally. I'm not saying that every day is perfect. Sometimes it's hard to continue on. Sometimes it's hard to get out of bed. I strive for success. … Continue reading Redefining Success
The Support of Good People
I don't know about you, but I would not be where I am without the support of the people within my circle. My friends and family provide me so much support. They lift me up in the bad times and keep me sustained in the good times. My brain likes to lie to me. It … Continue reading The Support of Good People
Battle Kim of the Republic 