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Accidental Discovery Of A Great Way To Relax

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Yesterday I was in a mental stew.  I was angry, angry at someone and angry at recent circumstances in general.  I knew from the moment I became angry that I needed to let it go.  Being angry with a person, just gives them power over you.  I know this.  I teach it to my students.  [...]

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Ouch! Go Figure

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Today was supposed to be day 1 of my 30 day challenge to establish a strength training routine to my life.  Thirty minutes before my first workout I rolled my ankle.  I was carrying some boxes and my backpack with my laptop and a bunch of work in it, which was slung over one arm, [...]

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What The BLEEP? Why Am I Going Backwards?

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In my last post, I was excited to report that I was feeling great and had stopped taking a variety of medicines.  I’m wondering if I jinxed myself.  This week has been a terrible week for my physically and mentally. 

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12 Reasons Why I Don’t Regret My Decision To Quit My Job

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I am in the home stretch at the school.  This means that life is crazy and hectic with graduations, final accreditation forms to complete, recruitment, preparing for my successor, etc..  All this busy work has left me little time for research and writing for Johnny Got Better.  That’s okay.  I’m not stressed–just busy.
I have fourteen [...]

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Why I Quit My Job During A Recession And Put An End To Negative Stress

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In March of this year I gave my notice my employer that I would not be returning as principal next year.  I did this despite not having any job lined up and in the midst of an unemployment rate that was 12.6% in the state of Michigan.  A year ago I wouldn’t have dared to [...]

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