Ever Elusive: Work-Life Balance

What a perfect topic for this time of the year. It’s the time when we refill our tanks so to speak. We seek the beach, the mountains, or whatever place feeds our soul. We kick up our feet, read a good book, take a camping trip, or travel to a destination we have longed to…

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Balancing Tension and Support

out of balance

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…

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Overwhelming to Say the Least

woman juggling plates

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…

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A New Kind of Balance

A frequent topic for most educators is the notion of balance between our work and personal lives. Within the context of the Importance of Doing Nothing, the kind of balance we are speaking of is maintaining the balance between doing and not doing. Choosing! Instead of “strategic planning”, how about “strategic disengagement?” Also called a…

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