The Gift of Cultivating Joy: It’s Like a Boomerang!

Livia ChanBlog, Connect Better, Engage Better, Manage Better, Self Care Better, Teach Happier

TL;DR: We CAN cultivate more joy in our lives. A CORE belief is that relationships are gifts to value and treasure. Uplifting others brings joy to ourselves and others. Learn how to notice, name, and nuture AND how words are gifts. Your joy can grow and thrive from others too. Learn how to throw your joy boomerang out and how … Read More

French Fries vs. Teachers: The Value of an Educator

Rae HughartBlog, Lead Better, Reflect Better

TL;DR: Teachers are like French fries. They have stood the test of time and everyone is better with them in their lives. Teachers deserve respect. We should choose to educate our community about what goes on in school buildings and share all the good that we do. French Fries vs. Teachers: The Value of an Educator Y’all, I think French … Read More

Finding JOY in the Small Moments

Bridget GenglerBlog, Reflect Better, Self Care Better, Teach Happier

TL;DR: The past few years during the pandemic have been some of the most difficult for everyone. People have suffered great losses. Throughout this time, learning to find JOY in the small moments has been imperative. Even in the darkest moments, JOY is there waiting for us if we just seek it. What is JOY? Joy is the little glimmer … Read More

Joy Filled Mornings

Teach Better TeamBlog, Connect Better, Self Care Better

TL;DR: Sometimes people feel a bit down in winter. What can you switch up to make winter less gloomy? Consider doing something that brings you joy each morning before work. Gloomy Season Here in Michigan, the first few months of the year have me feeling a bit gloomy. The holidays are over. My no-buy year, while still resulting in huge … Read More