Tag Archives: success
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
The Promotion
I was recently asked to be the program manager over the young adult house where I facilitate groups and provide individual therapy. I informed the staff this was a position I would have to consider. This “promotion” could be seen … Continue reading
Beautiful Blessed Nightmare
For the last several days I have shared my kitchen remodel story with you and used the phrase “beautiful, blessed nightmare”. Here is the meaning behind the words: “Beautiful” I knew it was going be amazing when finished; I just … Continue reading
Traditional School Didn’t Work For Me, So I Enrolled in an Online School
This article truly reminds me of the Martha Beck article “How to be Wildly Successful”. I love the soundbite from the article “The school system was created mainly by people who are natural Follow Thrush. It works best for students … Continue reading
Happy Half Year!
Champagne and sparklers at midnight, or lemonade on a shady porch at noon. However you decide to celebrate, pausing to observe the year’s midpoint can restore your equilibrium and energy. Now is a good time to revisit the resolutions you … Continue reading
Real Life of an MSW 