You ever have that moment where a lightbulb goes off in your head? Yeah same. I just had this happen last week. So I wanted to share my story. You see, I had set up a tracker for myself. I'm working on being better in multiple areas to improve my health overall. However, the tracker … Continue reading Setting Yourself up for Success
Thoughts
Being a Good Fan
Around the world, fans everywhere are either celebrating or lamenting as the round of 16 starts to be set for the World Cup. In addition, here in the United States, there's also the NFL (football), the NBA (basketball), and the NHL (hockey) currently ongoing with the MLB (baseball) starting soon and MLS (soccer)just ending. I … Continue reading Being a Good Fan
Practicing Gratefulness
This week in the United States is Thanksgiving! Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays. It's a great time to spend with loved ones. One of my favorite traditions is talking about what everyone around the table is thankful for. But even though Thanksgiving may only be one day, you can practice this idea all … Continue reading Practicing Gratefulness
Balance
Life is a balance. And lately my life has been so far out of balance that I almost didn't post today. But I'm working on it. See life isn't just one component. It's a stool, and if one of the legs of the stool are shorter or are gone completely, the stool will either wobble … Continue reading Balance
Setting Boundaries
I use an app to meditate called Insight Timer (would absolutely recommend). Recently they had a 10-day course about setting boundaries. I agreed to do it, and it's putting a lot of things into perspective for me. Some of the things I had never even thought of before. So I want to share with you … Continue reading Setting Boundaries
Sorting Out Priorities
I'm almost positive I'm not alone when I say ot feels like there's a lot on my plate. I have a lot that I need to balance and juggle. I also feel that once I let one thing go, my brain tells me I'm a failure and I start dropping other things. So then, when … Continue reading Sorting Out Priorities
First Quarter of Year Three
The quarter ends this week! I'm so excited for Fall Break. As we wrap up the quarter this week, I just wabt to take the time to reflect on what I have learned. First, lesson planning comes easier. I have two years of lesson plans under my belt. Since a lot of my curriculum stays … Continue reading First Quarter of Year Three
Twenty-Four Lessons in Twenty-Four Years
It's that time of year again! I've made another revolution around the sun! I realized that I haven't done a birthday post in the last two years. Yay craziness. So after thinking about it, I wanted to share some life lessons I've learned over the years. I know I'm young, but I've learned a lot … Continue reading Twenty-Four Lessons in Twenty-Four Years
Growing
September is here! Summer is ending, and autumn is on its way (if you're in the Northern Hemisphere). It's beginning to be my favorite time of year. I love the weather changes, the leaves, and everything that comes with this time of year. And while this time of year is not always conducive for growing … Continue reading Growing
Know Your Limits
I'm back! I took last week off just to get caught up on my own stuff. And actually, that's exactly what I want to write about today. I wrote earlier this year about the Spoon Theory and how you have a limited number of spoons per day. In addition to recognizing that you have limited … Continue reading Know Your Limits
Battle Kim of the Republic 