August 2023 - Be Gentle With Yourself

Welcome to back-to-school season!

Hopefully you're feeling rested, refreshed, and ready for the new year. Often we return to work with what I call the "seductive optimism of the new school year," and I would like to invite you to balance this with the realism of how demanding being an educator can be. When you are tempted to sign up for extra responsibilities, ask yourself if you will have the same energy and enthusiasm eight weeks from now.

Remember to be gentle with yourself, know that transitions are hard, and cut yourself some slack if you can't "do it all."