Regaining Mental Focus After COVID
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/Always remember, your focus determines your reality. ~George Lucas The positive COVID test result was devastating and I certainly shed a few tears. Like many I lost my sense of taste and smell. I quickly learned that not much support was provided for survivors or “long haulers.” Those of us still living with post COVID... Read More
Clutter Hinders Clarity
Clutter is not just the stuff on the floor-it’s anything that stands between you and the life you want to be living. ~Peter Walsh Let me preface by saying, I know that the people on the show Hoarders are dealing with a lot of pain and suffering. For them it has manifested in the form... Read More
Level Up Your Socializing Game!
Never stop socializing. Because it’s your healthy habit. Why simply quit on it just because you traveled with some untrustworthy people? ~Nandeesh Y D Prior to 2020 the words social distancing were not a part of my daily language. I am happy to see that vaccines are available and are getting in arms. But, if... Read More
Steps Towards Financial Triumph!
I truly believe that liberty for a woman comes from the ability to make financial decisions for her life.” ~Reema Bint Bandar Al Saud My grandmother seemed to always have money. I can’t recall hearing stressful conversations about money. We traveled every summer usually to Puerto Rico or Florida. One year I spent the summer... Read More
Emotional Spring Cleaning Time to Travel Light!
“Time for some cleaning. Remove all the self-doubt, worry, jealousy, regret, anger, guilt or any other negative emotions that are holding you back from your happy, fulfilled life.” ~Nanette Mathews Growing up I was greatly influenced by the Oprah Winfrey Show. It might have been around 1986 (I was 16) that I heard her speak... Read More
Stretch It Out!
If you stretch correctly and regularly, you will find that every movement you make becomes easier. ~Bob Anderson My orthopedic surgeon looked at the x-ray of my shoulder and I quote, “that’s the most pissed off-shoulder I’ve ever seen.” I guess this was his special way of letting me know surgery was the only option,... Read More
Listen to the Science: Affirmations Build Brain Power
“Affirmations are powerful seeds of intent directed at one’s higher self with the ability to change the course of one’s life in quite extraordinary and exciting ways.” ~D.Cunliffe Many years ago I set myself on a journey to find the answer to a question I had been pondering for years. “How can I renew my... Read More
Prioritize Your Health
“When women take care of their health, they become their best friend.” ~Maya Angelou It’s all about your health, raising awareness, and encouraging teachers near and far to listen to their bodies. Stop worrying about taking a day off during the school year and make your appointment. I realize finding a substitute isn’t easy especially... Read More
State of Education: The Teacher Shortage Is Real
“The impending teacher shortage is the most critical education issue we will face in the next decade.” David Price This is no surprise to those that have been watching and studying this alarming trend. The Consortium for Policy Research in Education (CPRE), publishes in-depth research findings around the teacher workforce. As a recruiter, I have... Read More
Career Satisfaction Equals Self-Care
“Nowadays true job satisfaction and happiness is about fulfilling your full potential, tapping into your own creativity and feeling that you can make a difference.” ~Chris Humphries At several junctures during my 20+ years as an educator job satisfaction was almost not existent. College doesn’t teach you about politics, bureaucracy, harmful policies, and if you’re... Read More