Finding Hope & Direction: Prioritizing Well-being in Our Schools

Welcome, educators and leaders, to school year 2023-2024!

Even as the new academic bustle unfolds, I want to check in: How are you? Truly. As we champion the future, the mental and emotional well-being of our educators and leaders plays a pivotal role in shaping vibrant and thriving classrooms.

Introducing: The Word of the Year (WOTY) Approach

Let’s move beyond traditional goal-setting. Instead of those black-and-white targets, let’s embrace the spectrum of possibilities. How? Through the WOTY.

Why WOTY?

• 🌟 Flexibility Over Rigidity: It’s a guiding sentiment, not a strict checkpoint.
• 🌱 Opportunity to Flourish: Reflect on what you wish to cultivate this year.
• 🎯 A Beacon: When lost amid tasks, your WOTY brings you back, reminding you of your core focus.

Discover Your Word: A 5-Step Exercise

This isn’t about pressure. It’s about introspection and clarity. Take a breather, set a timer for 8-10 minutes, grab a paper or download our special guide HERE, and let’s delve in:

• Feel: How do you want to FEEL this school year?
• Purpose: WHY is this feeling important to you?
• Recognition: Identify moments you already EXPERIENCE this feeling, in both personal and professional spheres.
• Initiation: Recognize a SMALL STEP that can amplify this feeling today.
• Support: Who or what will ASSIST you in this journey?

Remember, keep this WOTY visible – a note on your desk, a monthly phone reminder, anywhere to continually draw your focus towards your intention.

My WOTY? “HOPE”. I aim to shed the negativity shadowing our education system and focus on what I can influence, nurturing hope that we’re progressing, one empowered teacher, one thriving school at a time.

What’s your guiding word? More importantly, what’s your WHY?

💌 Share with Us: Hit REPLY and let’s discuss your chosen WORD and its significance for this school year.

📣 CALL TO ACTION:
Embark on a transformative academic journey. Download the WOTY guide and let’s together make this year resonate with purpose, clarity, and most importantly, well-being.