Monthly Archives: October 2022

Inspired by Maya Angelou One of the key factors in achieving a high level of job satisfaction is to do work that is important. The work of all staff in schools is important. We have the opportunity to change lives, every single day.  In recognition of the vital work that staff in schools undertake, I have chosen a series of famous quotes from legendary American author, poet and activist,   Maya Angelou that I believe reflect the importance of our work.  I hope you find one that resonates with you. I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel. We delight in the beauty of the butterfly…

Adapted from a blog post by Nicholas Provenzano The final weeks can be the hardest days of the school year. End-of-year events start to pile up and stress levels are at an all-time high and our energy reserves are at an all-time low. Whilst this time of the year can be tough and exhausting, it doesn’t have to feel that way. Here are a few things that you can do to make it through the homestretch. Get Outside One of the things many people STOP doing when they get busy is exercising, yet it is one of the most beneficial actions you can take to manage stress. Walk around the block at lunch time, walk your dog in the evening,…

Self-Nourishing Acts (SNAs) are activities that help you to recalibrate, relax and renew your energy and experience pleasure in your life. In last week’s Happy School article Emma Waters shared her list of Self Nourishing Acts. Recent research suggests that many teachers, leaders and other staff who work in schools work flat out during the term and then fall in a heap, exhausted as soon as the school holidays arrive. To preserve our health and well-being we would benefit from scheduling regular SNAs rather than waiting until the holidays to recharge. The following is a list intended to help you identify your SNAs. It isn’t exhaustive but is intended to prompt.