by Lisa Baylis | Oct 4, 2019 | Educator Burn Out, Mindful Self-Compassion, Mindfulness
Teaching in our current school system is hard work. There has never been a time when educators are expected to take on so many roles, with more expectations and less support. Teachers are exhausted and regularly facing burnout. Why? Because teachers care, and they...
by Lisa Baylis | Sep 23, 2019 | Educator Burn Out, Mindfulness, Positive Education
Educator Resiliency: My story September is almost over. How quickly we forget that we’ve had two months to recharge as we fall back into the daily routine in schools. The summertime seemed to have slipped out the door when we reentered our classrooms. It’s amazing...
by Lisa Baylis | Aug 19, 2019 | Educator Burn Out, Parenting, Positive Education
Back to school is a busy time for educators and parents. And, if you’re like me and live both of these roles the busyness can sometimes feel overwhelming and anxious. For educators this time is full of planning lessons, setting up classrooms, organizing schedules and...
by Lisa Baylis | Jun 11, 2019 | Educator Burn Out, Positive Education
I missed my flight home today. It almost broke me. I stood at the counter as the lady rebooked me for a later flight home which would stop me from being able to see my kids tonight, and then charged me full price for another ticket, with tears streaming down my...
by Lisa Baylis | Mar 19, 2019 | Educator Burn Out, Retreat
How to feel rested and recharged during Spring Break! A unique way to recharge this Spring Break– self-compassion!Read along to learn how self-compassion is your key to feeling rested and recharged. Hi friends Hooray, it’s March! And it’s spring break for...
by Lisa Baylis | Oct 30, 2018 | Educator Burn Out, Mindfulness, Retreat
by: Karley Alleyn AWE’s first weekend retreat provided a beautiful opportunity to nourish my body, mind and soul as I relaxed in the sea and sun soaked environment at Weir’s Beach Lodge in Metchosin, BC. The location alone was certainly a highlight for me, but...
