Simple September

A look at how I am preparing to make September a simpler month.

3 mistakes I made when applying for a doctoral program

In January, I shared that I had a goal to apply for grad school. In July, I learned I did not make the cut. I feel it’s important to share my methods, obstacles, and mistakes because it’s an integral part of the process. Here are some mistakes I made the first time around. I have […]

The importance of unplugging for educators

Educator self care looks different for everyone, but it’s also important for everyone. Here are some tips to unplug and reset.

Adjusting

Week One: Pausing Week Two: Considering What to Change Week Three: Making Changes “Don’t live the same day over and over again and call that a life. Life is about evolving mentally, spiritually, and emotionally.” Germany Kent This week is all about adjusting to the changes I’ve implemented. The adjustment period is another pause. I […]

Making Changes

Be too busy working on your own grass to notice if anyone else’s is greener. Catch up on weeks one and two! Making change is a personal and often difficult thing. It’s scary! However, in the spirit of my experiment, I’m doing it. One of the most significant changes I’m making this week is limiting […]

Hitting Pause and adjusting

We have hit a time of the year where everything seems to be happening. Preparation for AP testing, finals, graduation, and plans for summer work. It can be a lot to handle. Here is a tip to help you when the tornado of stuff happens.