I’m rekindling part of my cultural heritage, in times of stress. Recently, I was reading a wonderful book about building resilience by deepening your relationship with your body. Who doesn’t want to be able to bounce back a bit more often from the stress and tension of everyday life? (I’ll link the book below.*) I’m… Continue reading What Do You Reach For In Stressful Times?
Tag: self-compassion
They’re Doing Their Best
I was listening to Brené Brown’s Dare To Lead and I can’t get one specific idea out of my mind. What if the person who frustrates you the most is actually doing the best that they can? Suddenly, I reframed my thinking. If I assume that most people have positive intentions, that completely changes how… Continue reading They’re Doing Their Best
Out Of My Control
It’s very difficult to let go of control. As a teacher, I felt the pressure to “control my class” which really meant keeping them quiet and engaged. I never quite managed the peaceful part of that. I preferred to keep my students noisy and engaged. However, there are times that I have had to acknowledge… Continue reading Out Of My Control
Retired, And Now What? 