It’s been a year… Well… it’s a year since I shut the door on the teaching career I once loved. It was not the end that I’d imagined or hoped for. Those who know me well, appreciate that this situation was the proverbial icing on the cake in what has been a rather challenging few Read More
Category: Personal Blogs
Adult Screen Time; A Different Perspective
There is so much bad press surrounding adult screen time and how it encourages you tune out of the world around you, meaning you are less present in your life. I am a firm believer in everything in moderation and although I don’t look at my phone at the table or while I’m talking to someone, sometimes, I do just enjoy mindlessly scrolling though feeds and posts. It was a guilty pleasure of mine, until I chose to forget the ‘guilt’ element.
TACKLING NEGATIVITY: Lynn How Via True Education Partnerships
When life takes an unexpected twist such as our current global pandemic, having the tools in your toolbox to cope and stay positive are a priority. The following are some ideas that are tried and tested. It’s worth noting here that what works for one person may not work for another so I would recommend Read More
2020: A Personal Reflection Of The Positives
The following are my personal reflections of positives; some which no doubt will resonate to fellow educators both professionally and personally. I’m very keen to see the back of this academic year (and actual year). Just like the Japanese concept of Kintsukuroi, I believe that challenging times make us grow as people – unfortunately, you need these times to create light and shade within life.