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Hope :: Being Responsible Sucks

Let me explain. I’m a responsible person. I always show up to things on time (read: early). I go the extra mile to help others out. I’m the first to volunteer (sometimes begrudgingly, I must admit). It irks me at times that others aren’t just as responsible. I go the extra mile for them andContinue reading “Hope :: Being Responsible Sucks”

Hope :: Give Yourself Grace

I’ve talked about this before, but it becomes really important to me when I’m the one falling short. My Hope blog posts are supposed to come out every Monday at 4pm EST and my Education blog posts are supposed to come out every Friday at 4pm EST. Usually I do a pretty good job atContinue reading “Hope :: Give Yourself Grace”

Education :: What Do You Need?

As a teacher, we’ve all felt like the Cat in the Hat. We enjoy the fast pace, we love getting to teach our students how to do things! And it all takes a lot of balance and juggling. But where do we find the time??? That’s where I come in. I created this blog toContinue reading “Education :: What Do You Need?”

Hope :: Your Circle

Who is in your circle? No, I’m not talking about your social circle. Your peer group. Your family. I’m talking about your circle of people that you feel closest to and with whom you can be completely honest. Do you tend to share your secrets with everyone? Do you share with absolutely no one? BothContinue reading “Hope :: Your Circle”

Education :: Finish Strong

Can you believe the 2020-2021 school year is quickly approaching its end? I know I can’t! For many out there, these last few weeks are going to drag. I think we’re all just ready for it to be over. And hopeful that next school year will be different. Finish strong! Be there for your kids.Continue reading “Education :: Finish Strong”

Hope :: What Makes You Breathe?

A lot can happen in a day. A lot of bad can happen in a day. Sometimes, more than anything, taking a deep breath and focusing just on that breath can help our minds put life into perspective… or at least make it – hopefully – seem a little less daunting. When you force yourselfContinue reading “Hope :: What Makes You Breathe?”

Review :: Runaway Train by Lee Matthew Goldberg

I’ve never written an official review before, but here we are! I had the honor of reading “Runaway Train” by Lee Matthew Goldberg, and I must say it’s a great book! This story is a raw and real novel of someone dealing – or rather not dealing – with grief and everything that comes alongContinue reading “Review :: Runaway Train by Lee Matthew Goldberg”

Hope :: What’s Controlling Your Life?

It’s somewhat easy to recognize when certain things are controlling our lives. Things like drugs and alcohol can be obvious, though even with that we miss that they can be controlling our lives. Other things, such as perfectionism and anxiety, are more difficult to catch but no less life-controlling. We’re familiar with stress and anxiety.Continue reading “Hope :: What’s Controlling Your Life?”

Education :: Why Are You Teaching That?

So, we have standardized tests, right? And a lot of times, there comes a point in the school year where we feel we have to teach specifically to the test or we’re doing our students a disservice, right? When it comes time to teach to the test, is that your sole purpose for teaching it?Continue reading “Education :: Why Are You Teaching That?”

Hope :: Sometimes it’s Okay to Procrastinate

Hey, y’all! Sorry for the late update. Today, I was busy, and then I had to actually go to work. I realized ten minutes before leaving for work that I hadn’t yet written my post. I had to decide: am I going to sit down and write a sub-par post now, or should I putContinue reading “Hope :: Sometimes it’s Okay to Procrastinate”