The Institute for Educator Wellness has added a new division - Teachable Moments Transition Coaching.  I will be offering wellness classes and coaching just for educators, because, let's face it, we have a tough job!   

This week is my one year blogiversary! I’m celebrating my giving away some very Teacher Geek-ery stuff. It’s sort of like Oprah’s Favorite Things. Without the diamonds. Or the trip to Australia. And nobody’s screaming or fainting in front of my computer – yet. Here’s the Geek Goodies: A Teacher Geek canvas bag, filled with: 3 of The [...]

It’s easy to tell people, “you just have to say no – set some boundaries!” It’s another to put that into practice.  I think the reason that is so difficult for educators is because we are in a caring profession – we want to help people. The reality is, though, that you can’t be all things to all people, and if you are going to do your job well, ...

It’s easy to tell people, “you just have to say no – set some boundaries!” It’s another to put that into practice.  I think the reason that is so difficult for educators is because we are in a caring profession – we want to help people. The reality is, though, that you can’t be all things to all people, and if you are going to do your job well, ...

Part of staying resilient involves getting that just-right combination of nutrients in this machine we live in called our body. It affects not only our physical health, but our mental state as well. For example, if you feel like crying all the time for no good reason, you might not need anti-depressants.  You might just be shy of vitamin B12. ...

During your busy day it can be really difficult to find time to quiet your mind.  A meditation session can be downright impossible to fit in.    Here is a short little meditation activity I found that anyone can use no matter how busy the day. This comes from a Prevention article by Sarah Mahoney. “ Sit upright, focus on your breath, and pay ...

It’s easy to forget that we don’t stop developing  just because we are adults.  Indeed, we do continue to develop, hopefully creating a more colorful life for ourselves. This can be either intentional or unintentional.   Take a moment and take the pulse of your current life.  This is a good exercise for writing down in a journal or on a piece of ...

Earlier today I was perusing blogs related to “burnout.”  I wanted to see what other bloggers were saying, suggesting, and maybe make some connections. I stumbled upon this one blog – the author IS burned out in her job.  She has applied for a different job, and has totally checked out of the current one, showing up in body only.  From her own ...

Slowing down and remembering to breathe can keep you strong.   Nobody said it was going to be easy, though.  It seems like when things come at you, they really come at you.  The key is to remembering that while you may not control everything that is going on around you, you do control yourself.  Nobody else can do that. Here is a way to take ...

When you are really busy, sometimes it’s easier to just take vitamins, but paying attention to what you eat can keep you healthier. World’s Healthiest Foods website has some good information about the importance of getting healthy foods into your diet, and describes some realistic ways to do this. Essential nutrients are nutrients that your body ...