These results from TeacherTapp last week concerning school leaders’ likelihood of burnout made me pause and reflect on the insights I have gained from the many school leaders who have allowed me a window into their world. ‘I had to stop in a layby every day on my way to school to be sick’, she …
In the age of lockdown, Zoom has been a lifesaver for keeping in touch with friends and colleagues, but don’t expect to replicate ‘common-place’ meetings. Given that virtual work meetings look as though they’re going to be with us for some time to come, it might be worth considering what we can do to make …
Yesterday I was out early. As I asked the question: ‘what will the universe teach me today?’ I noticed my footprints in the early morning dew – just as clear as if I had been walking in snow. This was today’s message to me, I thought: we have a choice about where we walk and …
This is a scene that we’ve traditionally seen occasionally at Christmas, yet it’s becoming a feature of our daily life familiar in the current crisis. It might easily be dismissed as evidence of greed or selfishness. I think of it more as a symptom of fear. Don’t get me wrong, I understand that if you …
Sunday evening sees this twitter activity Sustaining resilience is all about developing helpful habits. Monday morning: I’m pretty well prepared for my trip to a conference in Manchester. All I have to do is to pack my suitcase and organise lunch. I unplug my phone from its charger and turn it on. The usual …