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Checking in on my word of 2022

Posted on April 4, 2022 by Amy's Reflections

I was intentional about my word of 2022: Connections. I was craving this from deep in my soul, a need to be with my people in more meaningful and authentic ways. Connections continue to drive how I spent my time … Continue reading →

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Returning to Simplicity

Posted on January 12, 2022 by Amy's Reflections

As we all attempt to stay healthy, trying not to catch or spread the latest COVID-19 variants around to our loved ones, I’ve noticed what has been bringing me joy. It’s really the simple things in life that are most … Continue reading →

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Wintering or Learning from an Extended Rest

Posted on January 4, 2022 by Amy's Reflections

I recently read the book Wintering: The Power of Rest and Retreat in Difficult Times by Katherine May. I happen to read this during winter (though can you even call it that in San Diego?) and while on a six … Continue reading →

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Currently 3.0

Posted on November 23, 2021 by Amy's Reflections

I was just reminded of my first two Currently posts (one and two), and decided this would be an interesting time to capture in my life. Since I had surgery one week ago and am currently home on a 6 … Continue reading →

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Coaching for Equity Reflections #8

Posted on November 14, 2020 by Amy's Reflections

I am currently reading Coaching for Equity: Conversations That Change Practice by Elena Aguilar. Each chapter ends with a series of reflective questions for the reader to consider in our own equity and coaching journey, and I’ve decided to blog … Continue reading →

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The Small Joys on Social Media

Posted on October 22, 2020 by Amy's Reflections

My favorite podcaster, Laura Tremaine of the 10 Things to Tell You podcast, created an amazingly positive day on social media called #onedayhh. The goal is to share your day hour by hour for one day. The 2020 event took … Continue reading →

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My Word of 2020

Posted on January 1, 2020 by Amy's Reflections

Have you ever had a word choose you?  This year my word began to choose me as early as last September.  It popped up, and I noticed it and then moved on.  By November, it was appearing all over the … Continue reading →

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Building Resiliency: October

Posted on October 23, 2019 by Amy's Reflections

In January I began a deep dive in Elena Aguilar’s Onward: Cultivating Emotional Resilience in Educators and the accompanying workbook. I hope to share some of my reflections as I build daily habits to strength my own resilience and support … Continue reading →

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Introducing A New Blog Series

Posted on January 5, 2019 by Amy's Reflections

As 2019 begins, I’ve decided to challenge myself with a new blog series. I read Onward: Cultivating Emotional Resilience in Educators by Elena Aguilar (my educational spirit animal!) midway through last year. I loved it, as I’ve loved all of … Continue reading →

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My Word of 2019

Posted on January 1, 2019 by Amy's Reflections

Happy New Year! It’s hard to believe that it’s 2019 already. Just as I have for the last four years, I have selected a focus word for the year. This is different from setting new year’s resolutions. I choose to … Continue reading →

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