“Believe in yourself and be prepared to work hard.” – Stella McCartney “What you do is less important than the difference you make.” – Tiffany Dufu There is a massive trend happening in the workplace right now, where more and more employees are deciding to work from a home […]
Read more "The Art of Working from Home (and Making This Work for You)"Remember the good old days, when you used to stay awake at night dreaming of summer? No school, no homework…just two months of relaxation and fun – right? If you’re a parent, you’re probably laughing uncontrollably right now. Why? Because you know that cabin fever sets in after two weeks are through, and being stuck […]
Read more "A Parent’s Guide to Surviving Summer"Summer Selections For me, summer is all about escape. Most of us will be fortunate to travel a little this summer, but we may only get away for a few days or a week at the most. Of course, our entire summer can become an exotic getaway… if we have the right book […]
Read more "Summer Selections – Escape Through Reading!"My family and I jumped into action this summer and hiked over 15 1/2 miles during our first week out of school! The New Mexico scenery was beautiful and we had a good time together as a family. Perhaps the best part of all, however, happened when we got lost. The other day we hit […]
Read more "Motivating Monday – Off-roading through Life"“The greater the obstacle, the more glory in overcoming it.” – Moliere As I arrived at school in the wee hours of the morning to teach my online classes, a few surprises awaited me. Vaseline on the doors. Plastic wrap blocking the stairwell. Desks slathered with shaving cream and a computer mouse dripping with goop. […]
Read more "Motivating Monday – Thriving in Challenge"“If you can survive a year of teaching, you can survive anything!” – A First-Year Teacher “There’s no tired like end-of-the-year teacher tired!” – Said Every Teacher, Everywhere Are you a frazzled teacher? If you work with children in any capacity, then I’d be willing to bet money that your gas tank is on “Empty” […]
Read more "Fresh Inspiration for the Frazzled Teacher"I adore “quotable quotes,” especially those that inspire me to push for greatness. To finish out the “A to Z Challenge,” I’d like to share a few motivating quotes that will spice up your Monday with renewed zest! Be sure to check back each Monday, as we kick each week off […]
Read more "Z – Zest (A Motivating Monday)"“If there’s a recipe for success in life, it starts with picking the right ingredients.” – Anonymous A recipe is every bit as unique – and just as intensely personal – as a portrait painted by hand. Each family has their own “take” on classic recipes, and when someone shares a favorite dish […]
Read more "J – Jazz Up Your Breakfast with a Julius!"We all know that taking time for rest and relaxation is important, but how can we truly rest without feeling guilty about it? If you’re like me, your days are packed from sun up to sun down with a million little tasks. By the time your head hits the pillow you’re exhausted, but your […]
Read more "Motivating Monday – Relax Without Guilt!"While established writers may have more relaxed schedules, beginners typically have to balance several other jobs to pay the bills while maintaining a regular writing routine. The result? Utter exhaustion, and perhaps even burnout. If this describes you, know that you’re not alone! I currently work four jobs (not including writing), and I’ll admit that […]
Read more "Writer’s Wednesday – Managing Your High Energy Schedule"