Tag Archives: mindfulness

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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My Relaxing 5 Before 2019

Posted on November 21, 2018 by Amy's Reflections

My friend Mari wrote about this blogging challenge last week and I wanted to join in on the fun! The challenge asks us each to name 5 ways we will relax, or take time for ourselves, between now and the … Continue reading →

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Does Stress Bring Out Your Best or Your Worst?

Posted on November 2, 2018 by Amy's Reflections

Stress. It’s a daily part of life. Not all stress is bad. Not everyone reacts the same to stress. I find that stressful situations often bring out the best or the worst in people. I have seen the best and … Continue reading →

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Lessons Learned Skydiving

Posted on September 1, 2018 by Amy's Reflections

Today I experienced skydiving for the first time. Spoiler alert: I loved it! But this post isn’t really about skydiving. I’d like to use this opportunity to check in on my word of the year for this year and for … Continue reading →

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6th Blog Birthday

Posted on July 14, 2018 by Amy's Reflections

I like to celebrate the birthday of my blog every year (see 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th birthday posts). I started this blog over 2,000 days ago. I take this annual birthday celebration time to reflect on my blogging … Continue reading →

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Challenge (OLW 2017) Update

Posted on September 9, 2017 by Amy's Reflections

My word of the year is challenge. In January I wrote this about the focus this year: Here is what challenge means to me and what I hope it will bring in 2017. Professionally, I want to challenge myself to continue to expand my skills … Continue reading →

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Things I’m Loving Friday, Volume 20

Posted on May 12, 2017 by Amy's Reflections

On Fridays I like to share the things that help me as a leader and a learner. Please join in by sharing what you are loving lately! This week I was inspired by a recent #LadiesWhoLead Twitter chat led by … Continue reading →

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My Word of 2017

Posted on January 1, 2017 by Amy's Reflections

CHALLENGE This word came to me late in 2016, around the time of the presidential elections. Before I knew it would be my word, I was searching for a new direction. Mindfulness and rejuvenate treated me well in 2015 and … Continue reading →

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A Year of Rejuvenation

Posted on December 11, 2016 by Amy's Reflections

This is the second year I have chosen a focus word. 2015 was all about mindfulness. 2016 was about rejuvenation. In February I vowed to ask myself: Will this rejuvenate me? Will this bring more or less energy into my life? … Continue reading →

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