Balance
Balancing Tension and Support
In our work with you this Fall, it is clear that everyone is feeling the tension of the job. Without fail, you are saying that your teachers are overwhelmed. With that also comes the possibility that you may be feeling a little of that stress as well. So, what can we do about it? To…
Read MoreOverwhelming to Say the Least
Amazing! It’s already October . . . and, without a doubt, we’ve moved into the work . . . almost forgetting that glorious summer vacation, the great books we have read, or the feeling of having enough rest and relaxation. Some of you are already talking about how tired you are feeling. The “O” in…
Read MoreHave Stress? Try This…
This month, we are continuing to focus on the work of Dr. Tal Ben-Shahar in his book Happier No Matter What: Cultivating Hope, Resilience and Purpose in Hard Times (2021) with a focus on how best to deal with stress, a common request of leaders everywhere. Since it is highly doubtful that any of you…
Read MoreWait – Stress Is A Good Thing? How Can That Be?
Let’s face it, we all know what it’s like to live and work in a sea of stress. And, did you know that stress is not necessarily a bad thing, and can actually be a good thing – if treated correctly? Stress is how our body responds to a threat, real or perceived says as…
Read MoreThe Upside of Uncertainty
As I continue my exploration of uncertainty, I discovered a new book—hot off the press—entitled The Upside of Uncertainty. I am intrigued with this idea, as we have recently experienced a great deal of uncertainty and continue to do so. The authors, Nathan Furr and Susannah Harmon Furr offer up uncertainty as a space for creating…
Read MoreAll Times are Uncertain
As I was searching my bookshelf for something inspirational to read during these continuing times of change and uncertainty, my eyes fell on a book I purchased several years ago and—as several other of my books—had remained on my shelf untouched. The title of the book, Living Beautifully with Uncertainty and Change, by Pema Chodron,…
Read MoreStrategic Disengagement at Home
Carrying our theme – the importance of doing nothing – to the home environment is just as important as how we give ourselves a brain break when we are working. I’m certain many of you hit the ground running when you jump out of bed. Perhaps you’ve created a To Do list of sorts before…
Read MoreThe Importance of Doing Nothing
You may be wondering what our crazy schedule has to do with the importance of doing nothing? Everything! Now is the right moment to consider the idea of doing nothing. That’s right. Doing nothing! Recently, in the middle of my own “busyness”, my brother sent me an email that caught my attention and seems to…
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