Don’t Let September Steal August: Preparing for School Without Losing Your Summer
By August, my thoughts would inevitably turn toward school. I'd start planning for the new semester and before long, those familiar first-day-of-school jitters would arrive.
The problem wasn't that I disliked preparing. I loved being an educator.
The problem was that September arrived in my mind long before it did on the calendar, robbing me of fully enjoying the last weeks of my summer holidays.
Work-Life Balance Is Not Realistic. Work-Rest Rhythm Is.
For a long time, we have been told to strive for “work-life balance.” The idea that we can divide our time between work, relationships, responsibilities, rest, and personal needs, neatly, does sound very appealing. It would give many of us the relief that we are desperately seeking. The thing is, depending on the season, it rarely seems that we are able to contort our lives into tidy balanced categories.
Compromise: Why it Erodes Intimacy
Have you ever reached a compromise with your partner, only to find yourself feeling resentful, keeping score, or emotionally distant? You're not alone.
5 Grounding Techniques for Managing Anxiety
Grounding techniques for anxiety are simple exercises that allow us to regain control of overwhelming thoughts and emotions by focusing our attention on the present moment. These exercises are quick, practical and can be used almost anywhere.