I’ve heard variations of this phrase a few times from different books, and I love the simplicity and truth behind this particular one. ‘It’s not failure, it’s experimentation.’ Many people have failed a test, experienced a breakup, got a bad haircut, tried their hand at different career paths through internships and part-time work. And as…
Back in high school, my journalism teacher had us write our New Year’s resolutions each January after winter break. We’d put them in an envelope, give them back to her, and she’d give them to us the following January (if that seems confusing, here’s some clarification- I took Journalism I, II, and III in high…
I don’t mean hungry as in ‘I could really eat something right now’ (although earlier I did the whole, “I’ll just have this one scoop of peanut butter,” and then half a jar later.. you know). I mean hungry as in ‘I want to master my profession.’ I’m aware that this doesn’t happen overnight, more…
I have this friend that constantly inspires me. She’s young, extremely positive, has her own successful business, but like every other human, she still has bigger dreams and desires. However, unlike most, she doesn’t stop until she accomplishes those dreams. Her journey to making these dreams come true is consistent and positive. And I get…
I couldn’t resist. I’ve been feeling really appreciative of community lately- all kinds of communities- and every time I get that warm, gushy feeling about how thankful I am, the Cheers theme song plays in my head. I feel like I’ve been able to meet so many amazing people over the years, and I always…
I’ve been really into Courtney Carver’s blog ‘Be More With Less’ recently. Not only do I love the message, but the student in me loves the courses she has to offer (p.s. I get a small commission if you purchase the course from my site). I’m not one to spend money impulsively, but I purchased…
During yoga this morning, I set an intention (a few, actually). It always varies, but this time it was “be calm, happy, inspired.” Today I’ve sipped tea, laughed with my husband, watched my favorite cheesy Christmas movie (for the third time this year), written for hours without noticing the time slip by, and picked out…
I did the unthinkable on Black Friday this year; I got rid of items I didn’t need. I didn’t do it intentionally, but the irony of this just occurred to me. Yesterday I woke up feeling a little out of sorts, which tends to happen when I don’t have any pressing work to finish, and…
I go through my phases. They usually last around 6 months, and then the addiction subsides and I enjoy this obsession as a casual hobby again. Currently I’m fanatical about reading. I’ve somehow become obsessed with reading any book about teaching, blogging, business, positive psychology, and happiness. I’ve gone through the yearlong ‘playing-my-guitar-until-my-fingertips-are-beyond-calloused’ phase, resulting…
This is the title of Peggy Liggit’s TEDxEMU talk about connecting with students and making a difference. Like every other thing I feel compelled to write about, I loved it. As the director of faculty development at Eastern Michigan University- and the daughter of a professor so dedicated to teaching that he instilled the same…