I used to think that being a workaholic was the only way to do a job, and do it right. As my life morphs and changes, I'm realizing that work-life balance is just as important as the effort I put into my 9-5 (or my 7-4:30, as a teacher). By nature, teachers give (and give and give), but it's important to remember that you can't pour from an empty cup. Work-life balance as a teacher is something I'm always working to master. Since my guiding word ... Read the Post...
How To Wake Up Early to Work Out
Maybe you made a New Year's Resolution to workout. Maybe you made a New Year's Resolution to work out in the mornings. Sometimes, that's certainly easier said than done, but dragging yourself out of the bed is half the battle. Here are a few of my tips for how to wake up early to workout! Follow my blog with Bloglovin I have been working out around 5 a.m. for about five years now. I have always been a morning person for the most part, but I ... Read the Post...
Chocolate Almond Post Workout Smoothie
Hey, friends! Any of my teacher friends heading back to school today?! I started back last Friday, but my kiddos come back today. So on this first day back to school, here's a post workout smoothie recipe you can make as you're running out the door. This post workout smoothie is easy, fast, and tastes great! Follow my blog with Bloglovin For most of us, mornings are crazy busy. When I'm trying to head out the door and get to school, a smoothie ... Read the Post...
Bi-Weekly Briefing
This blog has been running for... about two weeks now. I know we all lead ridiculously busy lives and don't always have time to sit at the computer for hours and peruse our favorite blogs. A lot of teachers like to do an activity called "Ketchup & Pickles" when things get particularly busy. This allows students who are behind on work to catch up (get it?!) on anything they've missed, and students who are all caught up to pick(le) another ... Read the Post...