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Checking in on my word of 2022
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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Tagged 2022, Amy Illingworth, connections, mindfulness, OLW, reflection
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Returning to Simplicity
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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Tagged Amy Illingworth, meditation, mindfulness, nature, reading, reflection, simplicity
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Wintering or Learning from an Extended Rest
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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Tagged Amy Illingworth, books, connection, meditation, mindfulness, reading, reflection, rest
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Currently 3.0
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
Coaching for Equity Reflections #8
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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Tagged Aguilar, Amy Illingworth, education, emotions, equity, mindfulness
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The Small Joys on Social Media
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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Tagged 10 things to tell you, Amy Illingworth, grace, Laura Tremaine, mindfulness, photo challenge, social media
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My Word of 2020
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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Tagged 2020, Amy Illingworth, challenge, grace, mindfulness, OLW, possibility, rejuvenate, shine, word of the year
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Building Resiliency: October
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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Tagged Amy Illingworth, humor, meditation, mindfulness, onward, resilience
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Introducing A New Blog Series
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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Tagged Aguilar, Amy Illingworth, blog series, Building Resilience, education, mindfulness, onward, resilience
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My Word of 2019
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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Tagged Amy Illingworth, challenge, mindfulness, possibility, rejuvenate, shine
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