MM Analysis and Self-Reflection, goal setting, school, Social Emotional Learning, Uncategorized

Power of Moments

What makes for a powerful, memorable moment, in school or otherwise? Naturally, we all seek to be memorable. Nobody dreams of living an unremarkable life. We all want to be special to somebody. Some of us seek accolades from the masses, while others seek to be important to just a select few. That's part of … Continue reading Power of Moments

MM Analysis and Self-Reflection, goal setting, Growth Mindset, school, Social Emotional Learning, Uncategorized

What is School For?

What is school for? In our current world filled with uncertainty, ubiquitous inundation of technology, and perceived political turmoil, many of us are feeling more and more disconnected from the very thing that has been scientifically proven to determine our overall sense of happiness: our connection to one another. Anxiety, loneliness, depression, and suicide rates … Continue reading What is School For?

MM Analysis and Self-Reflection, goal setting, Growth Mindset, Life Design, parenting, school, Social Emotional Learning, Stories of Kindness

The 80/20 Principle As it Relates to Your Happiness

The 80/20 Principle as it Relates to Your Happiness Ok, so I just recently came across something that has useful and transformative applications to just about every single facet of anybody’s life. In fact, it’s such a simple, effective concept that it blows my mind that I hadn’t encountered it until this year, so I … Continue reading The 80/20 Principle As it Relates to Your Happiness

MM Analysis and Self-Reflection, goal setting, Growth Mindset, Life Design, Social Emotional Learning, Uncategorized

Finding Your Way to Happy Through Flow

We are afraid The thing is, most of us are afraid. Afraid to put ourselves ‘out there.’ Afraid to make the invite. Afraid to fail. Afraid to succeed. Afraid not to be liked. Afraid to love. Afraid to say, ‘yes.’ Afraid to say, ‘no.’ Afraid to show our hearts. Afraid to see ourselves in others. … Continue reading Finding Your Way to Happy Through Flow

MM school, Social Emotional Learning, Stories of Kindness, Uncategorized

Small Treasures

Overcome by the enormity of change that inevitably arrives with every end-of-year transition at school, I remember gazing at the naked mismatched desks, the barren coatroom, and the dozens of cardboard boxes stacked precariously and filled to the brim with classroom essentials awaiting their new destination, nostalgia tugging at my heartstrings. As I waited for … Continue reading Small Treasures

MM Analysis and Self-Reflection, goal setting, Growth Mindset, Life Design, parenting, Social Emotional Learning, Uncategorized

So, I Threw A Spatula…

Just last week, in a fit of quiet rage and a heightened sense of perceived injustice, I hurled a spatula across my kitchen. I cannot convey to you, by the way, how hard that sentence was to admit, write and publish. Anger’s not cute Anger is not cute. Rage…even less so. It’s not an emotion … Continue reading So, I Threw A Spatula…