Lessons from a middle school classroom
A surprise photo of me in my classroom nearly four years ago. At the time this photo was taken, I didn’t know a lot about burnout. I was in survival mode, and I was questioning why I was so tired. I wish I knew then what I know now.
The Hidden Toll: How Life Events Impact Productivity
I didn’t know then what I know now. I didn’t realize the toll of managing and attempting to solve these crises that were, at the time, part of life. Add to that a demanding job that took as much or even more from me, and you have a recipe for continuous stress, sleepless nights, and burnout. But, it doesn’t have to be this way.
Perfectionism could be your worst enemy
I would never have started this blog if I were striving for perfection. I would argue that I need editors or someone to judge it before putting these thoughts into the world, but writing this blog brings me joy. The freedom of facing my perfectionism is energizing and helps me overcome my fear of failure.
Create daily habits that support your busy life
If you are starting to feel worn, it might be time to take inventory of your habits, the good, the bad, and the ugly. The good habits will fuel you and keep you moving. I can hear the groaning now as you mumble that you lack the motivation and determination to start habits, but what if I told you that you hadn’t changed these habits because you lack motivation but because you lack a full-proof plan?
What does productivity look like?
The fundamental misconception about productivity is that it looks like busyness, the simple act of doing. But is it productive if your actions do not yield results, benefits, or profits?
Take time to recalibrate: You will be glad you did
Back to school erases the slower pace of summer and puts us back into the maddening hustle of packed schedules and early mornings. Whether you are gearing up for a busy fall, or need a refresh, take the time to recalibrate your schedule and life.
Your “upper limit problem” is holding you back
Gay Hendricks’ book “The Big Leap: Conquer Your Hidden Fear and Take Life to the Next Level” was published in May 2010, but the concepts still apply today.
Build resiliency to increase success
Resiliency helps us overcome challenges and moves us forward in those difficult times, and it can help us overcome the fear that often holds us back from achieving our dreams and goals.
Inspiration for The Unrested Life Coach
Society tells us that the hustle culture of our current times is necessary for success, but this isn’t true anymore. You don’t have to work all day and night to be excellent at your job and achieve your dreams.