The Holy Bible is full of incredible, inspiring women. One article could never talk about all of them. This is a brief summary of 10 amazing women of the Bible. Because of the brevity of this list, I had to omit some women, like Mary Magdalene, Miriam, Sarah, Elizabeth, and Hagar. All of those women […]
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If you’re still on the fence about starting a practice of gratitude for yourself, I’d like to issue you a simple challenge. For today, find just one random thing in your environment, something to be grateful for. This is a low-stakes activity that can be a great way to jumpstart your pursuit of gratitude. Keep
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I wish that someone had given me a list of new teacher tips during my first year. I had worked in the school system as a substitute teacher and as a Sign Language Interpreter, but I had never been a classroom teacher. Teachers have to deal with many more things than assistants, interpreters, or substitutes.
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You’ve probably heard of both meditations and affirmations, though you may be uncertain of just what they are and how they work. They may even seem a bit too new age for you but don’t underestimate their power just yet. These two practices are actually quite simple to add to your routine or even to
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ADHD, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, is “one of the most common neurodevelopmental disorders of childhood,” according to the CDC. Although it is normally diagnosed during childhood, it often continues into adulthood. There are many common ADHD myths. People who do not have ADHD or spend a lot of time around someone who does have it
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This is the 3rd post of the Count Your Blessings series. Catch up here: What a Difference a Bit of Gratitude Makes Count Your Blessings to Start & End Your Day Once you get into the habit of contemplating what you’re grateful for each day, it’s time to consider making it a written activity. This
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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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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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