Optimism is a difference maker. An optimistic viewpoint allows you to make the most of every situation. It’s a provider of hope and a button presser for motivation. All of us are predisposed to either lean towards optimism or pessimism. However, optimistic tendencies can be practiced and mastered. If you want to produce a moreContinue reading “Optimism in 7 Steps”
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Side Hustle Teacher Gifts
Happy holidays to all my side hustle teacher friends! This post is meant to help you with a quick, but vital reflection on your work this past year and your plan for the coming year. What gifts are you giving with your service? Your immediate thought might be… “Gifts? This isn’t a charity, it’s aContinue reading “Side Hustle Teacher Gifts”
A New Argument for Humanizing Education
Throughout the years, there have been many convincing arguments for humanizing education. The benefits are endless, from better classroom management to stronger academic results, to even building a more impactful school culture. In the world of teacher well being and self care, there is another argument that should be discussed in any conversation surrounding humanizingContinue reading “A New Argument for Humanizing Education”
Active Rest on a Break
Active rest is a term I first heard in the gym. I didn’t know how well it would apply to teaching when I first learned it. However, active rest became a game changer every winter break, spring break, or summer break that I took. In the gym, the idea of active rest is to recoverContinue reading “Active Rest on a Break”
5 Teacher Side Hustles to Cash in on Break
Teacher side hustles are more common today than ever before. Whether you’ve been side hustling for a long time, or you are just thinking about getting started, breaks are a fantastic time to create and market your offerings. This is not to say that you shouldn’t rest. Breaks are important for your recovery during aContinue reading “5 Teacher Side Hustles to Cash in on Break”
“Rule Your Class Like Hitler,” & Other Bad Teaching Advice
Bad teaching advice has been abundant throughout my career. Veteran teachers have always come to me to criticize my teaching methods and push their philosophies down my throat. What has their problem been with my work? Many believe that I overemphasize mindset, equity, and “soft skills” in my teaching. They cannot understand why I refuseContinue reading ““Rule Your Class Like Hitler,” & Other Bad Teaching Advice”
Building A Teacher Mindset: Gratitude
What would the perfect teacher mindset look like? If you could build a teacher from scratch, what should be included? This blog series will examine & dive deeply into the mindset that brings the most success and joy into the life of a teacher. Today’s mindset element is gratitude! Gratitude is a difficult topic toContinue reading “Building A Teacher Mindset: Gratitude”
New Years Resolutions For Side Hustles
I don’t have an actual stat on this, but it seems like thousands of side hustles are started on January 1st of every year. This is especially true among teachers. It’s so common to hear, “this is the year I take control of my finances!” Whether it is to start a new side hustle, orContinue reading “New Years Resolutions For Side Hustles”
Do Your Bell Ringers Spark Joy?
A conversation that teachers often have are about the purpose of bell ringer activities. I’ve known teachers who swear by their phenomenal bell ringers, while others question every opening activity that they try. The difference I notice most: The reasoning behind it. By the book When I first started teaching, I was told of theContinue reading “Do Your Bell Ringers Spark Joy?”
A college failout turned Ph.D. Mindset
I was a terror in high school. Teachers would wait with eyes rolled in anticipation of the excuses I would make when work was due. I was horribly inconsistent with attendance, classwork, tests, or any other academic task. I had no motivation to try my best or excel in any area, so I decided toContinue reading “A college failout turned Ph.D. Mindset”