Is Toxic Positivity Real or the latest “Buzz Word”? Let’s get right to it – the foundation of my work in helping educators have a more positive teaching experience is to focus on positive mindset habits for teachers. However, a recent “anti-positivity” trend has surfaced on social media platforms, citing
Do you remember needing tips on test anxiety when taking finals in high school or college? I do! I have a degree in multiple languages and I still have a nightmare where I sit down to take my final in say Italian or French, and the test is in a
If you’ve found your way to this blog, you are well aware that one of the biggest stressors for teachers is the overwhelming amount of tasks and responsibilities that we constantly have piled on us. In addition to creating stress, these additional responsibilities cause frustration as many of them have
I am very particular about the media I consume. Just like we couldn’t expect our bodies to feel good if we mindlessly binge on junk food all day, constantly consuming social media negativity and a news cycle that thrives on drama is not conducive to a positive and peaceful mental
School has been back in a month for me already. As I go back a lot earlier than many of you I thought I would share my best advice and reflections on the first month of “real” distance teaching. The one where we grade and hold students more accountable 🙂
Well, 2020 turned out to have one huge plot twist for all of us! By now, we are all weeks into distance learning, remote teaching, or whatever your district is calling it. Shelter in place is the new normal. This experience so far has been many, many things. Stressful, overwhelming,
We’ve all been there. It’s the last few days before school is back in. You are running around like crazy putting the finishing touches on your classroom and curriculum. Rushing in and out of meetings and just wanting “more time in your room” to finish getting organized. The energy and
I recently wrote a guest post for Thrive Global. You can read the complete article here https://thriveglobal.com/stories/3-simple-ways-to-help-your-child-thrive-in-school-by-doing-less/
My qualifications as an author are pretty basic. I teach and, even after 16 years in the trenches, I still love it. Most days, I show up with the enthusiasm of a modern day Mary Poppins (yes, having an English accent helps!) Cheerful and having fun in the classroom most
Can a doctor write a prescription for happiness? Mayo Clinic’s Dr. Amit Sood thinks so. In fact, he made a quirky 4 minute cartoon to explain how we can retrain our brain to be “happier.” In this charming cartoon, Broody the Brain heads to school with his friend to learn
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