Do the To Do List!

Make a to do list… sounds pretty obvious, right? These trusty little lists are seriously underrated. If you are someone who ponders over the smallest job, or upcoming event… write them down! I have one hard copy go-to to-do list. I also have a copy of my list on my phone, under reminders. By having…

There’s More to Life

Being a teacher is an emotionally demanding, yet rewarding job. You invest so much time, effort and emotion into your students. In my experience, delivering lessons is the easy part. Guiding students through their social and emotional journey is what requires patience, empathy and an ability to help your students develop tools to become happy,…

A Sunday Well Spent Brings a Week of Content

Set yourself up for success. How you choose to spend your Sunday ‘well’ is upto you. I spend the morning out for breakfast with my husband, followed by a food shop (gives me more free time throughout the week) and a movie. At around 4pm, I set aside around 2 hours to write my Daily…

It’s an Art

It is important to be reminded of what to give f*cks about, and what not to. If you are still looking for a way to reduce burnout due to the (sometimes self-induced) demands of being an educator, read this!! I read Mark Manson’s book The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck in early 2017, and…