This week I have been thinking a lot about communication - when I am really good at it, when I am very ineffective and the effects of not communicating clearly. This week I had an experience I have had many times. A parent came into my office upset over what they perceived to be me... Continue Reading →

Have you ever gone through a time in your life, a season if you will, where you really have to ask yourself what kind of leader, what kind of partner or parent or friend you truly are? There are times when I question whether I am an effective enough leader, a caring enough friend, a... Continue Reading →

Happy Sunday! What a great week this has been. It's March Break here and I have intentionally stepped away from anything work-related, choosing to focus on my family and my home and growing food at home (more on that later). What this week has done for me is reminded me to prioritize the people and... Continue Reading →

It's here. March Break. To my teaching and school leader friends, congratulations! You have a full week off! How are you spending it? Are you traveling? Staying home? However you are spending this time, I hope you take time to rest and to recharge. We all need a break sometimes. And as the pace of... Continue Reading →

Hey there, friends! Are you feeling burnt out and like you're always on the go, but never getting anything done? No? Just me? I love my work. It gives me a sense of purpose and fulfilment. But sometimes, particularly when I am not finding balance, I feel overwhelmed and begin to focus on the aspects... Continue Reading →

Usually I write posts about how mindfulness and self care can help us to navigate the challenges of life and to grow as individuals. I do believe that. Wholeheartedly. But today, I am just struggling finding that calm within myself. I am struggling to find self-compassion and to lead from a place of joy. Why?... Continue Reading →

In today's fast-paced world, stress has become a pervasive part of our daily lives. Parents, teachers, helping professionals and leaders at all levels, all face high-pressure situations that can lead to stress, anxiety, and burnout. We all experience stress, and stress in the right situation or in small chunks can be beneficial. Stress can push... Continue Reading →

The present moment is the only reality we have. It is the space and time we inhabit. The past is fiction, and the future is a dream. I have been spending some time lately wondering if I spend too much time ruminating on the past, both the "good old days" and the times I felt... Continue Reading →

Promises are powerful tools that we use to make commitments to ourselves and others. When we make a promise, we are essentially telling ourselves or someone else that we will follow through on a particular task or commitment. Promises are a fundamental part of our everyday lives. We make promises to others, and we expect... Continue Reading →

Recently I wrote about Self-Care as a selfless act. I truly believe that we must care for ourselves if we want to care for others. Especially if we are in a position to care for others, whether as parents, partners, friends, care-giving family or if we work in a caring profession, each of us is... Continue Reading →

Have you ever felt like you are just wandering through your life, trying this path and that path to get to some unimaginable destination? You know the one...the point in your life where you will feel totally fulfilled and successful, where you will have everything you ever wanted and never have to worry again? I... Continue Reading →