What a Difference a Year Can Make

“If you want to experience significant progress toward your goal, you need to be intentional about the work you’re doing every day.” Anonymous I keep a daily 5-year spiral journal, where each day I am able to see my entries on that same day for the past few years. After a frustrating afternoon a few weeks

Combating Imposter Syndrome

It’s not who you are that holds you back, it’s who you think you’re not. Hanoch McCarty On day 4 of data science bootcamp, I had a bit of a panic attack when I woke up with the overwhelming feeling of not feeling prepared for the job interview process. On day 4. Even while feeling

4 Signs That It’s Time to Make a Change

There are four indications that the challenge of change is preferable to the temporary comfort of staying put.

The Power in Having a Beginner’s Mindset

There is magic that happens when we allow ourselves to be beginners again.

You Can’t Have Growth Without Loss

“You can’t have growth without change and you can’t have change without loss.” Rick Warren I’m grieving. Even though there is no death, even though it is a loss of my own creation, there really is no other word for it. I’m grieving for the end of my 20-year career identity as a teacher. Last

What NOT to Say to a Teacher Leaving the Profession (and What to Say Instead)

The influence of a good teacher can never be erased. I know they mean well, but when you’re in that fragile stage of your transition out of teaching where your self-preservation is trying to stifle your guilt and your courage is frequently submitting to your doubts, the words you hear matter. If you’re wanting to

Dealing With Self-Doubt

Self-doubt is not a sign you’re doing something wrong; it’s a sign you’re doing something different. I spent some time this morning journaling about self-doubt. And since this is a common reaction during periods of change, I decided to share my thoughts with you – Self-doubt is a normal, natural and expected part of any transition.