As Student-Centered World has grown, I have had the opportunity to speak with educators around the globe. It is very clear that the main pain point from all of them, no matter where they are in their teacher journey, is… Read more“What does it truly mean to be burned out as a teacher?”
Ever since we were children, we have been told to be thankful for what we have (no matter how big or little that is). While that’s always a message that is lingering somewhere, it is more common to have a… Read moreGratitude in the Classroom
How many times have you been affected by somebody who has said something to you either in person or on social media that went against what you thought was the right thing? Somewhere along the line, it no longer became… Read moreListening to the Most Important Voice: Yours
I was on Facebook this morning and was reading the plight of a teacher who had a total administrative, unannounced observation the morning after returning from winter break. This is the stuff of nightmares. That first day back from any… Read moreWhen You’re in a Toxic School Environment
Teachers are notorious for not taking care of themselves. This isn’t necessarily intentional. There is just too much going on during the school day to remember to do all of the things. And then we get home, and so many… Read moreThe Great Water Debate
Remember back to what probably seems like a lifetime ago. You became a teacher to: *Make a difference in the lives of students *Be the person a child can look up to for guidance *Follow your passion for education But… Read moreBeating Teacher Burnout…Before it Beats You
(This post may contain affiliate links that won’t change your price but will share some commission. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Please read our disclosure policy for more information.) In this day and age, we know… Read moreClearing Your Psyche of Teacher Problems
As teachers, many times the outside influences in our lives certainly have an effect on our psyche and how we speak to ourselves. However, sometimes it’s our inner voices that have a direct effect on our reactions and how we… Read moreMaking Changes for Teacher Mental Health
As human beings and especially teachers, we have a very strong tendency to get ourselves wrapped up in the ins-and-outs of everyday life. Teachers by nature are nurturers, and we want not only to make sure that we’re doing everything… Read moreKeeping a Positive Teacher Mindset and Perspective
If you’ve been following our series about brain breaks in the classroom you will know how important we find them to our students. In this day and age, it’s absolutely vital to make sure that we are giving our students… Read moreBrain Breaks for Adults