By George, You've Got It! Articles

It is interesting what we do on rainy days. Some of us utilise the time to do those inside DIY projects or visit indoor entertainment or...

Setting boundaries is a crucial aspect of maintaining healthy relationships and personal well-being. Boundaries serve as the invisible...

Imagine the feeling as an educator opening your emails to find this as a subject heading? In 2015, these four words were enough to...

Do you ever get to the end of the week and feel exhausted with no idea as to what you have achieved? Weeks just blend into to each other...

It seems every educational problem requires more resources. The “Facing the Facts” report led by Dr Carmen Lawrence had 46...

I was recently speaking with a principal on the phone about the work I do in Wellbeing, Leadership and Culture. She is a newly appointed...

In our family birthdays are celebrated as a festival. We have small events rather than one large gathering. This way the birthday person...

Last week I was so grateful to be working with very talented team leaders who inspire me every time I am in their presence. The...

I love returning to a “go to” book like Steven Covey’s “The Seven Habits of Effective People” or Ryan Holiday’s “The Obstacle is the...

Education Minister Dr Tony Buti released an updated action plan, Standing Together Against Violence, with additional support and...

My garden was a mess. I let the weeds grow and the flowering plants were struggling for light. Obviously weeding is not my go to fun...

I received this email from an educator recently which brings home the need for you to really listen to your body and heart. “If you would...

“If you are distressed by anything external, the pain is not due to the thing itself but to your own estimate of it; and this you have...

The school holidays have started as evident with the quieter roads in the morning and afternoons. Hopefully this indicates that a few...

The school holidays have started as evident with the quieter roads in the morning and afternoons. Hopefully this indicates that a few...

Recently I have heard the word “valued” bandied around during staff workshops. Unfortunately, not in a stock market way where the...

Every Wednesday morning during summer I take my dog for a run on our local dog beach. It must be good for him as he sleeps well after it....

It was 1982 and I remember the phone call with clarity. I had one decision to make that would have a great bearing on my future. It was...

It is a matter of always being open to learning and listening for the gold from others. At a recent “Reduce Stress, Restore Balance”...

When we ask the question, “How are you today?” the answer can be fine. Meaning I am good. All OK here. The other meaning of fine is quite...