Tag Archives: self care
Unlimited Vacation Days
I have never been very good about using all my vacation time. I feel guilty both about not maintaining work/life balance and for burdening my co-workers when I’m away. We’re moving to an unlimited vacation policy where we don’t have … Continue reading
Posted in Reading
Tagged adventure, back packing, beauty, burnout, day off, exploring, field trip, free, fresh air, hiking, holiday, mediatation, mother earth, mountains, national parks, outdoors, reflection, road trip ideas, scenic view, Secondary Trauma, self care, travel, vacation, vacation days, walking, Wild life, wunderlust
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Riddled with anxiety over my future : Pages of a Career Journal
I’m a 27-year-old teacher of remedial English at a high-needs urban high school. I’m in my second year, and this job has completely worn me out. It has been a constant barrage of disrespectful students, absent parents, zero funding, lack … Continue reading
Posted in Career Journal, Reading
Tagged burnout, finding your passion, first job, graduate student, idioms, opportunity, prayer, self care, success, teacher, theraphy, work anxiety
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Fresh Summer Dressing Meets Pasta
I always love when a good dinner idea comes to you. Laying in my hammock reading this month’s Sunset, I came across a recipe for fresh oregano dressing. I am one who can take a hint, so I lazily picked … Continue reading
Posted in Gardening, Kitchen Adventures
Tagged Chicken salad, farmers market, gardening, homemade salad dressing, Honey, marinade, oregano, pasta salad, self care, Sunset Magazine, thyme
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Real Life of an MSW 