Finding inspiration during those tough times of the year can be challenging.  Teachers especially need encouragement and support amidst testing and end of the year reporting.  Let the following messages inspire you and remind you of how very special you really are to those whose lives you touch. Join us on Facebook for daily motivational
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There are some movie scenes that stand out and leave an impact on viewers that changes the way they think about life.  Mr. Magorium’s Wonder Emporium, the 2007 movie starring Dustin Hoffman and Natalie Portman, chronicles the final days of an eccentric and magical toy store owner.  While there are many moments in the movie
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It’s 4:30 in the afternoon and you have just spent another long day in the classroom.  As much as you love your job, adore your students, and feel like teaching is what you were destined to do, by the end of the day you are exhausted.  You have spent the last nine hours answering questions,
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Are you one of the 70%?  70% of people who know that they should exercise but don’t, that is.  While exercising can reduce a variety of health problems while increasing strength and flexibility, Dr. Johnny Bowden points out that “the fact is that most people exercise for vanity reasons, not primarily for health.”  So, what
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by Bex Mawn, Guest Blogger No matter what your job is, it is so tough to stay healthy by eating well and staying active. A few years ago I decided to learn how to eat healthier and recommitted myself to getting more exercise. Like many teachers and others, I could not afford to get a
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By Laura Weiss, Guest Blogger As a teacher, it can be hard to maintain the motivation to lead a healthy life. School days can be exhausting, lingering work can mean extra hours after school, and there always seems to be something sweet lurking in the teacher’s room. Here are five things I have found to
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Do not let the cold deter you from exercising this winter.  Before you know it, summer will be knocking at your door and you will be wishing that you had started exercising in February.  If you want to get moving, but are not sure how, try one of the five easy ideas below.  Whether you
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“Breast cancer is not just a disease that strikes at women.  It strikes at the very heart of who we are as women:  how others perceive us, how we perceive ourselves, how we live, work, and raise our families – or whether we do these things at all.”   – Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz

Sometimes those small words of encouragement can make all the difference in how your day goes.  If you are worried or anxious about the upcoming week, take heart.  It will be a great week and these quotes are sure to remind you that everything really is going to be okay.

  Finding time during the day to exercise is challenging for most teachers. Although you are constantly moving, exercise time is hard to find. To help you fit a little bit of exercise into your daily routine, we compiled a few tried-and-true ways, as well as, some unique approaches to exercising during the school day.
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