A new pair of shoes got me re-evaluating my whole life today. The shoes arrived a few days ago, tantalizinglyContinue reading “Let Life Inspire What You Journal”
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Read What You Need
“As-Salaam-Alaikum!” That’s the first thing I remember my friend saying to me. I suppose that’s a good way to gaugeContinue reading “Read What You Need”
Pros & Cons of Manual and Electronic Reading and Journaling
When you go to Braums and order a hot caramel sundae, the person scooping your ice cream will ask ifContinue reading “Pros & Cons of Manual and Electronic Reading and Journaling”
Two Simple Ways to Improve Your Writing – Reading and Journaling
In ninth or tenth grade, I wrote a story on the life of a piece of pocket lint. I don’tContinue reading “Two Simple Ways to Improve Your Writing – Reading and Journaling”
Reading and Journaling Improve Mental Acuity
My first job out of college was as a hall director and director of minority affairs at a small college.Continue reading “Reading and Journaling Improve Mental Acuity”
Reduce Stress Through Reading and Journaling
Studying for my doctoral comprehensive exams was beastly. I don’t recall how many books I had to have mastered, butContinue reading “Reduce Stress Through Reading and Journaling”
Journaling and Reading Offer the Benefit of Risk in the Safety of Privacy
My friend had planned an escapade and somehow convinced me to go along. I would get permission to spend theContinue reading “Journaling and Reading Offer the Benefit of Risk in the Safety of Privacy”
Stories as Powerful Self Care
My students were working on invention and thesis statements in class one day. I had 17 variations of the followingContinue reading “Stories as Powerful Self Care”
Reading and Journaling as Real Life Self Care
I began reading and journaling daily when I taught high school. I started each day with my bible and aContinue reading “Reading and Journaling as Real Life Self Care”
Why Educators Need Self Care
I’ve worked in education for over 20 years, but I didn’t start paying attention to my need for self careContinue reading “Why Educators Need Self Care”