Author: allysonapsey

So weird. Our hearts definitely weren't trained for this. We know how to do our jobs when our students are at school with us every day. We know what is expected of us, for the most part. We have a clear picture of what it looks like to be a good educator when we are… Continue reading Our Hearts Weren’t Trained for This

Just as your car runs more smoothly and requires less energy to go faster and farther when the wheels are in perfect alignment, you perform better when your thoughts, feelings, emotions, goals, and values are in balance. —Brian Tracy Once upon a time, I got so mad at my husband that I threw a coffee… Continue reading What we do and how we think determine how we feel.

"We take the very best care of others when we take good care of ourselves." -Dr. Carla Rotering My friend, Alabama high school assistant principal Jennifer Hogan, and I have a goal to come out of this unexpected break better than when we entered it, and we have challenged each other to come up with… Continue reading COVID-19 Self-Care Challenge