Are you in the process of shopping for a house? I have 10 tips for house hunting for you. Recently, meaning like in February 2022, my family and I bought a house. It’s not a new house, but it is new to us. This is not our first home together. My husband and I have […]
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This is the second installment to the Count Your Blessings blog series. Read Part 1: What a Difference a Bit of Gratitude Can Make One really easy way to get started on a gratitude practice is to make it a habit to count your blessings both morning and night. You do not even have to
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Gratitude can be simply broken down to appreciating the good things in your life. It does not always seem simple, though. When things are hectic or stressful and crazy, finding the silver lining can be challenging. However, learning how to embrace gratitude can significantly boost your happiness. Being grateful offers a host of other benefits
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With the new school year starting soon (or possibly already started where you are), parents can support teachers. I am a teacher; however, I am no longer in the classroom. You can read about that here. When I was teaching full time, I loved when parents were supportive, and we could work together. I did
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WHAT IS SELF-CARE? There are many types of self-care, however, this is going to focus on 5 types of self-care. Self-care is ensuring you are mindful of your personal needs, so you are better equipped to handle the things and the people about whom you care. The short definition is taking care of yourself the
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I am a licensed high school English teacher in the state of North Carolina. I taught English for five years. I left teaching in 2019, and at the time I did not know that it was forever. This is why I left teaching. BACKSTORY In August 2008, I began a Master of Arts in Teaching
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When we pray, we should pray the scriptures. This empowers us in faith and God’s word. It allows us a deeper connection to God and His word. What is PRAYER? Prayer is a conversation with God. It sets the foundation for our lives and relationships. One important note to remember is that the power of
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[ez-toc] I am a reader. I am a writer. I’m also a teacher of reading. I love all things books, reading, teaching, and writing. Something I always wanted my student to do was read more books. I finally had to come up with a list of ways to show them how to read more books.
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As an adult living with ADHD, I often struggle with my time management skills. I have had to search, many times, for tips for time management. Over time, I have learned many ways to help me manage my time and accomplish all (ok, most) of the things I need to get done. I have developed many
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Introduction I am one of the millions of people living with ADHD–Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. According to this article on WebMD, 4-5% of adults in the US live with ADHD, but few of them get the diagnosis or treatment for it. Each person has different ways to cope with how ADHD affects his/her life. Each
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