One teacher's blog sharing about life, in and outside the classroom.
When I first began working out, I would show up with my water bottle (sometimes) and myself. That was all I needed. But as I’ve gotten more serious about working out and lifting, I’ve found that there are more items that I bring with me to feel that I have a successful workout for that […]
Teaching is one of the hardest, best jobs in the world. It can be so fulfilling, but there are days when it feels so hard, it feels like you aren’t doing enough, or the day just didn’t go the way you wanted it to. Here are 22 affirmations for teachers to remind you of your […]
Emma Lisa is a Nutritionist & Women’s Health Practitioner with over 14+ years experience in clean eating nutrition, meal planning and health coaching. She is a published cookbook author, passionate food recipe creator and lifestyle blogger, and an advocate for women’s health. When she’s not in clinic, Emma is mum to five kids, in her test kitchen and […]
As someone who works a pretty demanding job, scheduling some ways to relax is crucial. This means you switch off, recharge, and prepare for the next working day. When you constantly work without a chance to switch off properly, you will eventually hit an emotional wall and experience burnout. You risk losing motivation and may […]
When school starts, I feel like life just starts running and I’m just chasing after everything. Between coaching, teaching, and regular life, getting to spend quality time with my family together can be hard to find. Some studies have found that the average family spends less than 40 minutes together on weekdays. I imagine that […]
Over my 7 years of teaching, I have always had a mix of student abilities. From Advanced Placement to co-taught with a special education teacher, there are habits that successful students possess, no matter their ability. When students develop these habits and use them consistently, not only are they more prone to do well in […]
Today, July 13th, 2023, is my 29th birthday! While it is scary to see 30 right around the corner, I want to take the time to reflect on the 29 things I’m celebrating by making it to 29 today! My husband has been a huge supporter of anything and everything I do. So of course […]
Burnout is the emotional, physical, and psychological exhaustion that results from too much stress. It’s a common problem for teachers and those in healthcare, but can impact anyone, and with post-COVID and political tensions, it seems to only be increasing. But with proper self-care, you can reverse burnout. **This post contains affiliate links, where if […]
When I found out I was pregnant, I immediately went into planning mode: what I wanted labor to look like, the setup for the nursery, potential names. But another thing I added to my list was monitoring my mental health throughout my pregnancy and after birth. I recognized that postpartum depression and anxiety were things […]
As a new mom, I’m always looking for ways to make my life a little easier. When it comes to my home, I like having my home be organized and look pretty put together. Not magazine worthy, but when I look around my home, I like to think it looks like I have my life […]