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My 5 Favorite Self-Care Books
I am currently in a period in my life where I am really focusing on self-care. I am trying to surround myself and my social media with positive role models, and books that are going to help me to be the best that I can. Here is a list of my 5 favorite books for self-care and self-betterment. You are a Badass by Jen Sincero I can not say enough good things about this book. I am actually eagerly awaiting her other novels to be available at the library, I have them all on hold! This book is right up my alley with some sarcasm, a few cuss words, and a lot…
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Tips for Keeping Your New Years Resolution
Every year we create resolutions and most of us have given up on them by the middle of January or the beginning of February. Here are some tips to create an attainable goal this year that will keep you motivated the whole year. Make Sure Your Resolution is Reachable So this year I am going to lose 200 pounds by swimsuit season! Yes, I realize that this resolution is extreme, but I exaggerated to make a point. If you create a resolution that is too grand for you to reach you are going to get frustrated. Come February when you are not 1/6 of the way there you are going…
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December 2018 Book Reviews
An American Marriage by Tayari Jones An American Marriage is a novel about a young couple whose marriage is torn apart when the husband is tried and convicted of attacking a woman. As the reader, we know that he has been wrongfully accused as the narrator shows us that he was not there when it happened. And his wife and family know that he is innocent, but they struggle to prove it. When he finally is let out of prison after his lawyer proves he was wrongfully convicted (although it really doesn’t go into how this happened) his wife has moved on without him and we go through the journey…
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Tips for Keeping Yourself Motivated During Breaks
Summertime = No Motivation! Like most teachers, I don’t take the summers off. For the past four summers, I worked for a company that puts on summer programs for kids. And this summer I am focusing on my blog, which a lot of people think means taking the summer off. But really, I spend about 30 hours per week trying to perfect my blog and social media. It is sometimes difficult to keep motivation. Having the motivation to work during the summer, or during any school break, is difficult. You are usually drained from the school year, all of the students, and parents, and paperwork! It is so easy to just…
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My Whole30 Must Haves!
I have spent years trying to negotiate with my stomach and make it cooperate. It has not been easy. After hearing from friends and family members about the Whole 30 program, I decided that I would try my first Whole 30! It was terrifying and challenging; I am not going to lie to you. But, I did it! Did I make some miraculous discoveries about my body and digestive system? No, unfortunately, I didn’t. But, I learned a lot about myself, my dependence on certain foods, and my cravings. Throughout my Whole 30, there were a few things that I couldn’t have lived without, some food products and some reference…
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5 Tips for Self-Care for Teachers
The school year can get rough. It is important that we take care of ourselves and keep ourselves healthy and relaxed. Here are my best tips for self-care. Stop Comparing Yourself to Other Teachers There is always that teacher on your floor that seems to have everything figured out. They have a perfectly decorated classroom, her class seems to behave like angels during assemblies, and she leaves work before the sun goes down every day. All you think is that if you could be a little more like her, things would be better. Humans have a habit of constantly comparing themselves to others. You want Carrie Underwood’s legs, a Kardashian…
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Tips For Staying Positive
The testing season has begun! It is time for state testing, plus all of the sudden I have six special education evaluations to do, how did that happen!? When things get tough it is so hard to focus on staying positive. My evaluation information is due tomorrow, we’re getting close to the school play performance, and the kids are just not cooperating, and it’s the time of year that we’re all just completely overwhelmed. But, I still love my job, I still enjoy what I do. It’s easy this time of year to forget that. Keep reading for some tips to help you stay positive during this difficult time of…
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My March 2018 Book Reviews
I read two pretty good books this month and one dud. I was very excited that it was my turn to pick a book for book club and it was pretty well liked! And we never agree! The Identicals by Elin Hildebrand I enjoyed this book more than I thought I would. In the past, I was a huge fan of Hildebrand’s work. She writes books that are fun, light, and entertaining. After reading many of her books, I started to get bored with them. But, I keep reading them. After reading The Rumor last year, I started falling in love with her work. The Identicals was an entertaining story of…
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5 Ways to Bring in Extra Cash
As a teacher, we’re not known for being in a profession where we’re making a ton of money. But like everyone I have bills to pay and want to still live a life I can enjoy. Because of this, I am always looking for ways to pick up some extra money. I have compiled a list of all the things I do or have done to bring in some extra spending cash. None of these are going to make you instantly rich, but if you put a little time into them, you can earn some side cash. 1. Start a Blog If I can start a blog, then anyone with…
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Tips to Protect Yourself this Cold & Flu Season
As a teacher, I am constantly worried about getting sick. You would think that with eighth-grade students who range from thirteen to fifteen, that they would be conscious of their germs. But, they’re not! The flu is going around HARD this year and so far, I’ve been lucky not to catch. I’m just hoping that I won’t catch it at all. If you are in the same boat as me, here are some tips I’ve found for keeping yourself healthy this cold and flu season. Clean, a lot! Over the summer there is always a time when Lysol wipes go on sale on Amazon. I buy a few boxes and…
