As I prepare the kids for Regionals and State Science Olympiad Competitions, you’ll see more of those (SO) inspiration tags and more audiobooks/podcasts as I begin on teacher appreciation gifts. 3/1 –Chromatography color separation order (SO) 3/2 – Flora of North American Deserts (SO)3/3 – NaOH reaction on metals (SO)3/4 – Audiobook: Why Am I Like […]
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If you haven’t already seen my blog about balancing my time, then start here. Despite the fact that we are in the midst of the busiest time of the year for us, I’m feeling pretty good about our schedule and my stress level. What’s working? CommunicationMy husband and I have continued to keep up communication
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February During some of this month, I’ve decided to listen to audiobooks or podcasts during some of the time I’m driving by myself. 2/1 – Menopausal Vasomotor Syndrome (Con.)2/2 – Viennetta Commercials and what happened to them afterward. (Con.)2/3 – Review of how to write a resume2/4 – Anna Anderson (Doc – The Last Czars)2/5
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I hate the slogan “New Year, New You.” It might be a new year, but I don’t expect to be a new person just because the calendar has reset. It’s still the same me, with the same achievements, skills, and struggles. Normally, I balance this idea with the idea that I should be slightly better
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While doing a pre-recorded activity, the instructor said “think about the things you’re grateful for and spend a minute really feeling it.” People on the program were smiling or crying, but I didn’t feel anything that would translate into those reactions. I didn’t really feel anything as I ran through my list in my head,
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I think it’s pretty reasonable to think that most of us are looking for better ways to function. Daily, we get targeted ads for services, products, and courses that are supposed to help us maximize our time and efforts. Some of them are truly novel and helpful, while others are filled with tips that aren’t
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My Facebook hasn’t been updated in forever, my website hasn’t been updated in a while. I’m still here. I’m still coaching. So what happened? ADHD Burnout happened. At the end of October 2023, I lightheartedly told one of our family friends at the dance studio, “I just have to make it to February 1st. That’s
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Like many people, I find the holiday season magical, exciting, and stressful. Those weeks are full of unique experiences, celebrations, resolutions, and milestones. The week leading up to New Year’s Day encourages us to reflect on the current year and plan for the coming one. As someone who loves to plan, it’s my second favorite
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