Journaling can be a powerful tool for professional development and personal growth. Step 1: Dedicate a specific time each day for journaling. Step 2: Use your journal to reflect on your day, jot down ideas, or express your feelings. Step 3: Regularly review your journal entries to gain insights into your progress and areas for … Continue reading Reflective Journaling
25 Favourite Morale Boosters for the Classroom!
We all know how important creating a sense of belonging is for the classroom and within our schools. I'm in the process of writing a new book called, The Belonging Blueprint, which will discuss and share critical frameworks, research, and actionable strategies for building strong cultures of belonging in our schools. In the meantime, I … Continue reading 25 Favourite Morale Boosters for the Classroom!
Fostering Self-Compassion
Self-compassion can be a buffer against the pressures of the business and education sectors. Here are steps to practice self-compassion: Step 1: Recognize self-critical thoughts as they arise and acknowledge them without judgement. Step 2: Replace self-critical thoughts with self-compassionate ones. Speak to yourself as you would a close friend. Step 3: Regularly engage in … Continue reading Fostering Self-Compassion
My Book!
Overwhelmed teachers, this book is for you. The truth is that you can be remarkable without burning out. Drawing from the latest research and her own teaching experiences, author Morgane Michael delivers doable strategies to reignite your passion and replenish your well-being. Make a commitment today to begin a new chapter--one where you continue to make a difference while maintaining a deep sense of wellness, worthiness, and wholeheartedness.
World Kindness Day Giveaway #smallactbigimpact
I don't know about you, but I think if ever there was a time for a little extra kindness, this is IT! Kindness boosts our connection to one another, helps soothe our anxiety, and brings about a sense of psychological safety. Let's mobilize kindness and make a big impact, together, one small act at a time!
Ep. 89: How to be “Teacher of the Year” (With Kayla Dornfeld)
Kayla Dornfeld is the 2019 North Dakota Teacher of the Year, and Mrs. West Fargo International. Kayla is a two-time (2017 and 2018) Global Hundred honoree, recognizing her as 1 of the top 100 innovative educators in the world. The New York Times named her "one of the tech-savviest teachers in the United States". She has … Continue reading Ep. 89: How to be “Teacher of the Year” (With Kayla Dornfeld)
21-Days of (Physically-Distanced) Kindness
As we make preparations to move back into the classroom in British Columbia, tensions are high and people across sectors are scrambling to accommodate back-to-work orders in a physically-distanced, Covid-pandemic era. I've been scouring the internet for ideas that will enable me to continue supporting my students' online learning and Social Emotional Learning, while attempting … Continue reading 21-Days of (Physically-Distanced) Kindness
Marble-Jar Trust (Brené Brown)
When starting up the year, I often refer to Dr. Brené Brown's brilliant concept of the Marble Jar. Imagine that the trust in each of the relationships in your life is represented by a marble jar. At it's core, Brené (yes, like most humans my age, I would like to imagine that we are on a first-name … Continue reading Marble-Jar Trust (Brené Brown)
Commit or Quit?
There are four statements that super-entrepreneurs, Chase Jarvis and Chris Guillibeau suggest you should consider before you commit or quit a current endeavour. Quite often, we're scared of quitting...of being branded as non-committal, of giving up before the getting is good. It turns out that quitting is important. Our resources (time, money, attention) are often … Continue reading Commit or Quit?
Not Today Corrrrrrrona! (With Dr. Jody Carrington)
Dr. Jody Carrington (child psychologist and author of Kids These Days) talks to me about the Corona Virus pandemic and what we can do to get a grip during this uncertain rollercoaster ride. Listen as she outlines how we can: -navigate the topsy turvy disruption in routine and the world as we know it … Continue reading Not Today Corrrrrrrona! (With Dr. Jody Carrington)
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