Self-care is what we do to stay well physically, mentally, and emotionally. Self-care is not selfish, but rather allows us to show up more fully for the people in our lives. We’ve come up with 8 ideas for self-care that YOU can do to strengthen YOUR mental health. Use your senses: What do you[…]
We all know fear. Some of us feel fear when we’re about to take a big exam. Some of us feel fear when we must get up and do a speech for public speaking class. Some of us feel it when we’re having struggles within our friendships and relationships. We all experience fear in different[…]
Have you ever heard someone say “That’s so retarded” or “What a retard!” I definitely have. It’s a word that has become common in casual language, and many know that it’s unacceptable. However, people continue to use it saying that it’s “just a joke” or “It’s not a big deal. It’s just another word for[…]
Substance use is a topic that many of us are familiar with. I remember having to sit through numerous hours in health class learning about the effects of drugs, the difference between a stimulant and a depressant, and the alcoholic equivalent of a shot in terms of wine and beer. But one thing I think[…]
Kids & Video Games by Jenna Sherman The use of games in education can provide benefits to the body, mind, and soul. Once considered taboo, digital play now has a role in home-school lessons, remote-learning, and in-person school days. Often, they are a consistent part of children’s after-school routines as well. Dignity Revolution shares some ways that[…]
Since my “other” job is working with educators, I am keenly aware of bullying and the effects it has on a person. Tera Townsend is a singer, songwriter, and musician from small-town in Tennessee. She grew up with a speaking disability and ADHD and was mocked and bullied as a child/teen because of her disability.[…]
There is something wrong in our nation today. Anytime someone gets caught doing something wrong, it’s never their fault. Don’t get me wrong, I love our country, but there is something wrong. We are the only place in the world were someone can sue McDonald’s for being overweight. “This isn’t my fault. I was in[…]
Q: My friend has really been through a lot in the past year. One night he told me that he’s thought about just ending it all. I know he’s probably depressed, but I could never imagine him considering suicide. How can I help him? “From the comments your friend has made, you have reason to[…]
Do you feel like you are spending way more time reacting than teaching? You are definitely not alone. Some schools have been in person since the start of the year, others are just returning, and some are still all online. The pandemic, cultural shifts, and new technologies have brought significant disruptions to our schools and[…]
An affirmation is really anything you say or think. A lot of what we normally say and think is quite negative and doesn’t create good experiences for us. We have to retrain our thinking and speaking into positive patterns if we want to change our lives. An affirmation opens the door. It’s a beginning point[…]