The Hedonic Treadmill: Why Nothing Fixes Teacher Burnout for Long
Why does teacher burnout always come back? The hedonic treadmill explains it — and here are 3 ways to actually slow it down.
The Chase That Never Ends
Watch out for the hedonic treadmill.
One Good System Beats Five Half-Built Ones
Before you overhaul your whole classroom — read this. One well-crafted system is enough.
You Don't Regret the Money. You Regret Not Going.
Money spent reconnecting with people you love isn't an expense. It's an investment — in rest, in memory, in the version of you that isn't checking email at a lake.
Thrive This Summer | Week 8: Build Your STRONG Start
This is how you begin again.
Thrive This Summer | Week 7: Reimagine the Return
Before you go back, do this.
Thrive This Summer | Week 6: Strengthen Your Center
You've been busy. But busy doing what?
Thrive This Summer | Week 5: Feel It to Free It
Emotions don't disappear. They wait.
Thrive This Summer | Week 4: Nourish to Flourish
Fuel yourself like you matter.
It's Not You. Why Classroom Behavior Is Harder Than It's Ever Been (And What Actually Helps)
Student behavior isn't what it was 10 years ago. A 26-year teacher breaks down what changed, why it's not your fault, and what actually helps.
Thrive This Summer | Week 3: Movement That Restores
What if exercise wasn't the point?
I Finished Year 27 of Teaching. Then I Left for Oregon.
Teacher Gone Wild: Oregon Road Trip for Dad's 81st Birthday | Why Edify