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Rachel Thalmann 6/26/23 Rachel Thalmann 6/26/23

3 Steps to Create a Full Life, Not a Busy One

In today’s fast-paced world it’s easy to get caught up in the idea that we need to be busy all the time to be successful. We cram as much as we can into our schedules (and into our kids schedules) trying to achieve more each day. However, this constant busyness can leave us feeling drained, overwhelmed, underwhelmed, and unfulfilled.

Rachel Thalmann 4/5/23 Rachel Thalmann 4/5/23

How to Turn Public Shame Into Private Conversation

A problem I see with too many dissatisfied educators is they’re talking to the wrong people about it. For example a “dirty laundry” tweet to 3,000 isn’t as effective as an uncomfortable conversation with 1 person.