Thoughts on rest.
Genuine rest is an active and deliberate practice that nurtures the mind, body, and soul. It's a state of being that fosters renewal, enabling individuals to recharge, heal, and flourish. Rest involves intentional pauses, allowing oneself to step back, reflect, and refuel.
Little, big things
We often don’t see the compounding results, either positive or negative, of small decisions until much later in our lives.
You are not immune.
Mediocrity is dangerous. It’s dangerous not only because a blasé approach to teaching directly impacts the students that you teach but also because it seem to creep in ever so slowly.
Framing the year ahead.
Whatever the case for you, the beginning of a new (school) year is an exciting opportunity to reflect on what has been and to make changes or implement a new direction for the year. There is a new sense of optimism and a clean slate for what is to come.