Take a trip to restore your soul — This summer, I discovered the best, most restorative way to travel: flying solo. As a wife, mom of two kids (plus three fur-babies), educator, and all of the things, I needed a big rest this past June. When our family plans fell through, I took the opportunity to strike out…

Let’s resist the urge and stop the dumbing-down of Medium — I don’t know about the rest of you, but I can’t tell you how many times I have fallen for a ridiculous clickbait article on Medium. It irritates me every time I fall for it. First, it’s the title. Something like, “ I wrote every day for four weeks straight…

First, let me acknowledge something that must be said: All teaching consists of tiring, challenging work, no matter what level you work at. But high school is easier. Think I’m wrong? Wonder why I think so? I know so. I began my career bright-eyed and bushy-tailed at the age of…

I’ve tried a bunch of things to establish better habits: here’s what works for me There are many factors that contribute to the spread that happens to many people in their 40s: having kids, busy schedules, medical issues, and more. It can be hard to stay healthy. And we all know that better nutrition equals better health. But what is the best way to get…

We’ve become so great at multi-tasking that many of us have forgotten the point — Are multi-taskers every truly, deeply engaged in anything, or is it all performed at a shallow, half-attention level just to get it done? Let’s be clear: I am not here to cast shame of those of you who are good at multi-tasking. In fact, I’m a little envious. Maybe I’m…

The behavior you model has power in the classroom, at home, and the wider world I’ll be honest — these days, I am more nervous than ever to drive. It’s not because I doubt my ability to drive — I may not be the best driver, but I’m a cautious…

Worried about getting sick? These small tweaks can help — If “eighty percent of common infections are spread by hands,” they why the heck is handshaking still common practice? Why is it that some people insist on close-talking and getting in your personal space when anything closer than three feet can spread germs that can make you sick? I don’t…

Cultivate Seven New Habits for Better Mental & Physical Health — Believe it or not, the holidays will soon be upon us again. And so will growing waistlines, foggy brains, and regrets about wasted time. I’ve decided it’s the perfect time for a reset — and not just for my body, but for my mind. I put my full plan in…

After several tries, I’ve finally got it right A book group should not be a wine-tasting club. Or a gossip session. But for book groups I’ve been part of in the past, both slipped into those realms. One book group I started several years ago got ugly fast: I’d picked…