Tag Archives: balance

How you choose to spend your time

Posted on February 18, 2020 by Amy's Reflections

I’m reflecting on this quote.  There are days or weeks when I feel so busy, so stressed, as if there just isn’t enough time to get everything done.  Then I find myself spending a weekend day comatose on my couch, … Continue reading →

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Shining Through 2019

Posted on June 12, 2019 by Amy's Reflections

Each year I pick a focus word and see how it shows up in my life and how it guides me forward. This year my word is SHINE and I wrote my first update back in February. Now that we … Continue reading →

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Things I’m Loving Friday, Volume 15

Posted on December 18, 2015 by Amy's Reflections

On Fridays I like to talk about the ideas, products, and resources that I’m loving. This week I bring to you the things that have brought me joy recently. Nothing on this list has anything to do with work or … Continue reading →

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A Year of Mindfulness

Posted on December 12, 2015 by Amy's Reflections

One year ago I sat down with a friend, and the Unraveling the Year Ahead, by Susannah Conway. It was a journaling activity designed to help you reflect on 2014 and figure out your focus, and your one little word, … Continue reading →

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The Doctoral Journey Round-Up

Posted on February 20, 2015 by Amy's Reflections

As I approach the end of my doctoral journey, I decided to round-up all of the posts I wrote throughout the process. The countdown clock to my graduation is now under 90 days- I remember when it was over 900! … Continue reading →

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[Abecedary of Reflection] Quotes

Posted on May 7, 2014 by Amy's Reflections

Q: Quotes I just said to a friend the other day, “I could sit and read quotes all day!” One way that I like to push my own thinking is to reflect about quotes I read from other leaders and … Continue reading →

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Exhausted

Posted on February 13, 2014 by Amy's Reflections

I am exhausted.   For awhile I felt guilty thinking this, much less writing it. But then I actually stopped and thought about all I am doing lately and I got exhausted just making the mental list. I thought that … Continue reading →

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[Abecedary of Reflection] Generous

Posted on February 12, 2014 by Amy's Reflections

[Abecedary of Reflection] G: Generous Are you a generous person? Are you generous with your celebrations? Are you generous with your time? Do you give yourself permission to take the time necessary for reflection? We give so much praise when … Continue reading →

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Joining the August Break 2013

Posted on August 2, 2013 by Amy's Reflections

Today I learned about the August Break by reading this blog by Lisa (@TeachingwithSoul). The August Break was created by Susannah Conway and you can read all about it here.  Basically, it’s a daily photo challenge, but as formal or … Continue reading →

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One Year Down, Two To Go!

Posted on June 22, 2013 by Amy's Reflections

I just finished the first year of my doctoral program; I am working on an EdD from San Diego State University. The program is a cohort model, where, as a group, we travel together through theory and practical courses while … Continue reading →

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