3 Steps to Create a Habit Recipe for Positive Change
In BJ Fogg’s book Tiny Habits, he shares the importance of creating a habit recipe that gives you the results you are looking to change. In a recipe for baking or cooking, having the correct ingredients, heat, time, etc factors into the success of the final dish. The same is true for a habit recipe. […]
Read More3 KEYS TO TAKE SIMPLE ACTION
When thinking about making lasting change, taking action is a must. It’s not enough to say you want something different, or maybe you’ve set your goals but not aligned specific actions to achieve that goal. This time of year is where many people claim this will be the start of something new and amazing things […]
Read More3 Steps to Discover What Fuels Your Self Care
Not all self care is created equally. The daily actions that support one person may not be the greatest lever for self nurturing to someone else. In addition, some forms of self care are short lived and situational, which is similar to your vehicle consistently being low on fuel and you giving the quick $5 […]
Read More1- MINUTE EVERYDAY SELF CARE (for your greatest longevity)
Today I am celebrating my 49th birthday and longevity has been on my mind lately. For me, living a long life means nothing without having quality in my longevity. My definition of longevity includes these things: mobility strength (mind and body) peace connection passion-filled stamina quality What does overall wellness include? My commitment to my […]
Read More3 TYPES OF ACCOUNTABILITY FOR SELF CARE
Redefining Self Care means taking a closer look at how you stay accountable for the simple daily actions in taking care of yourself. Easier said than done, right? At the heart of any situation, I see that there are 3 ways accountability shows up: Self accountability, being accountable to others, letting others hold you accountable. […]
Read MoreSELF CARE SUPPORT
This may seem like an oxymoron statement, but self care is leaning on each other. SELF in self care simply means taking ownership of the actions you take to create a healthy existence. It doesn’t mean to do it all on your own. Women thinking we have to do it all on our own is […]
Read MoreIMPORTANCE OF ROUTINES FOR SELF CARE
Routine: a sequence of actions regularly followed; a fixed plan. Some people have established routines that guide them while others bok at the thought of a predictable routine. Here’s the thing, routines can fit each person whether that is strict and structured throughout the day, or small, simple routines when you need them. There are […]
Read MoreWhat Is Self Care & Why Is Everyone Talking About It?
Self care can be defined in many ways and take many forms. For example, I define 6 areas where self nurturing opportunities arise where the goal is to provide yourself some level of consistent actions in each of the 6. I would say that the common thread between the different definitions I’ve come across would […]
Read MoreTeacher Appreciation: Appreciating yourSELf all year round.
As we end Teacher Appreciation Week 2022, those of us that are in education know that if there needs to be a week for appreciation, that the profession is not having its needs met all the other weeks in the year. Things like: Liveable Wages and professional pay Having a voice in decision making at […]
Read More6 Tips for Thriving vs. Surviving the End of the School Year
How often does the end of the school year leave you so drained that half your Summer is over before you finally feel like the person you wanted to be all year? This time of the year seems to pick up pace like a rollercoaster with a hard, fast stop that can leave you jilted […]
Read MoreHealthy Work Place Habits For Teachers
Ideas and How To Establish Them: Healthy habits at school can keep the illness and burnout at bay. As a teacher you know all too well how hard it is when you are not feeling well, or emotionally burned out. Not only because you feel off, but the realities of still getting the classroom ready […]
Read MoreMulti-Tasking: How to Break the Cycle and Have More Energy
Raise your hand if you believe you are good at multi-tasking? OK…now put that hand down. Feb. 22 is single tasking day…who knew? I thought we could take a look at what it really means to multi-task, if we can do it well, and why we even want to. In order to discuss single tasking, […]
Read MoreHow Affirmations Lead to Positive Change.
What are affirmations? Affirmations are positive statements that you write, read, and say about yourself to create a domino effect in challenging any previous negative beliefs and thoughts about yourself. Like anything, with practice and repetition, writing and then saying affirmations can become a habit that can produce amazing results in your confidence, self-esteem, and […]
Read MoreBeyond Valentine’s Day…February is FULL of SEL!
True SEL (aka Social Emotional Learning) happens all day everyday for EVERYONE. News Flash… we’re all a work in progress which is why it’s so much better to practice our skills together…in and out of the classroom! With February 2022 here, it’s a good month to turn up the SEL magic to connect to yourSELf […]
Read MoreFrom Vision to Decision
Taking your vision to decision using this 5 Step Decision Making Cycle.
Read MoreA YEAR OF CHANGE
Change can mean many things to different people. Change can bring new beginnings, endings, and unrest. All scenarios can stir up feelings of fear, excitement, worry, and more. Sometimes change is self initiated while other times it is thrust upon us. One thing I do know is that change is really the only constant. STOP […]
Read MoreYour Emotional Wellness Matters!
There are 6 areas of self nurturing that I have identified and build my coaching and offerings around. They are: Physical, Social, Spiritual, Environment (your surroundings), Emotional, and Professional. You’ll see these represented in The Self Nurtured Teacher Icons.
Read MoreThe Myth of Motivation
To hang your hat on your motivation is a recipe for inconsistency and disappointment. Motivation is not a spark…it's the result based on a process.
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