Did you know today is a holiday? Yeppers, it’s Laugh and Get Rich Day. Now you probably think this is a silly excuse for a holiday, and you could be right. However let’s think about this for a minute. Science has proven that laughter actually can be medicinal. After all, laughter is directly connected to…
Hooray, yippee-skippee, and bravo! It’s holiday break which means it’s okay to let your hair down! You know, flop down on the couch and not feel guilty. Join your friends for lunch in a real restaurant. Oh, and hang up (or bury) that teacher bag. The bag is off limits for at least a week….
You’ll agree that smiling is contagious, right? I mean, didn’t you smile when you saw this photo? I sure did. I discovered lots of smiling photos on a fellow teacher’s Pinterest board. She maintains a board of smiles: smiling kids, smiling adults, and even smiling animals. I love this idea and intend to create my…
“If you’re not making a mistake, then you’re not doing anything.” “In every mistake there is a potential for growth.” And here’s another great one: “It’s not how we make mistakes, but how we correct them that defines us.” Mistakes are made. You’ll make a few, and so will your colleagues. Your students will definitely…
Year-end madness can create a bucketful of emotions. In a recent post, educational blogger Stacy Tornio outlines “16 Emotions Teachers Feel Every Day in May…Before Noon.” Before noon! After reading the list, I was exhausted—never mind experiencing each emotion in a handful of hours! But then again, I’ve never really considered which emotions I experience…
This week I’m tackling my sleep deprivation issue. Like many adults, I don’t get enough sleep—and it’s entirely my fault! I get a second wind around 11:00 and putz around instead of getting ready for bed. Then I go to bed too late, get up early, and continue the cycle of sleepiness. Sunday night I…
It’s official—you need to relax over winter break. But don’t take my word for it. Check out this article on avoiding burnout. Fortunately for you, I have several suggestions for relaxation. Here you go: Kim’s Official Relaxation Recommendations 1. Take a bubble bath. You get bonus points if you read a book while relaxing in…