Finding Time for Yourself This Summer

Dana GoodierBlog, Reflect Better, Self Care Better

TL;DR: Finding time for yourself this summer is essential. Visit friends, travel to new places, and put the worries aside. Ah, summer is now here. Warmer temps and longer days. For many of us educators, it is time to take some time for ourselves, to rest, relax, and travel. Whatever you have in planed this summer, make sure you find … Read More

Savoring the Saturday of Summer

Suzanne DaileyBlog, Self Care Better, Teach Happier

TL;DR: Slow down to acknowledge and appreciate the good things. Make sure to savor the good things this summer. Savoring the Saturday of Summer It’s July. As my dear friend Corinne would say, it’s the Saturday of summer. If anybody asks us how we’re doing, we are nothing short of elated. Yet, we may also admit we are still recovering … Read More

How to Get Out of a Slump

Rebecca HuffBlog, Manage Better, Reflect Better, Self Care Better

TL;DR: For a workaholic, finding yourself relaxing can be an alarming realization. Learn ways to get out of a summer slump. Get a change of scenery by leaving your house. Make a short list and tackle it. Put on some music and set a summer routine so you can feel productive. If you read my last post, “A Workaholic’s Guide … Read More

Big Fun in the Sun

BreAnn FennellBlog, Connect Better, Engage Better, Manage Better, Self Care Better

TL;DR: Research has shown that playing outdoors has great benefits for adults and children alike.  Some examples of outdoor play is Giant Jenga, Human Foosball, and simply water! There are huge benefits to outdoor play for adults and children. Research shows that play has cognitive, social, emotional, and physical benefits. Moving play to the outdoors provides different stimuli and interactions … Read More