Gratitude

May 6, 20240Comments

Gratitude

As part of the mindfulness journey that I have been traveling for the past few years, I’ve discovered the power of gratitude and I’ve instituted a few minutes of concentrated

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Values

May 6, 20240Comments

Gratitude Part 2

I’ve been sitting at my desk at school thinking about the last few years as a high school educator. I’ve had a wonderful career, even with the tumultuous ups and

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Values

April 24, 20240Comments

Self-Compassionate Mindset

What is my mindset these days? With the many changes occurring in my work and personal life, it has been an exciting time to be alive, although a challenge to

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Values

April 19, 20240Comments

Resilience

I’ve been thinking… Actually, living…. A change in my career and my mindset. I’m learning to be resilient and work towards learning how to healthily regulate emotions through the regular practice

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Values

April 16, 20240Comments

Respect and Self-Respect

I asked this question on Facebook last night “What is one value that people need to learn and apply in their lives?” Fortunately, I received a lot of thumbs-ups and

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Values

April 12, 20240Comments

Values

I’ve been asked to evaluate my values as part of a course I’m currently taking. Since I keep up with this part of my personality, I’ve discovered that each time I

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Values

March 26, 20240Comments

Trust

With a new stage of life staring at me with star-studded eyes, I have reached a plateau of anticipation. Honestly, it has caused me to feel apprehensive about the number

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Values

March 24, 20240Comments

Resolve and Determination

In middle school, an English teacher had us write a news article as an assignment. We were to answer key questions at the beginning of the article such as who,

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Values

March 23, 20240Comments

Learning the Wisdom of Patience

“Patience is bitter, but its fruit is sweet.” Jean-Jacques Rousseau. Patience is something I have always struggled with. Should a decision need to be made I’ve always assessed my choices quickly,

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Values

February 27, 20240Comments

CULTIVATING CURIOSITY: THE ART OF ENGAGING STUDENTS IN MEANINGFUL WAYS The challenge of engaging students goes beyond the traditional confines of textbooks and tests. It requires a dynamic approach that fosters curiosity,

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