Hamilton, drugs, persistence and being a nice person
What does a sold out theatre show and a global pharmaceutical giant have to do with persistence? Read on to find out.
Category Archive reflection
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How I improved my sleep after years of insomnia: part 1
Autumn is a time when teachers and many others face insomnia. I share top tips I’ve made to improve my sleep.
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How postcards reduce self-harm
Is there really any point in sending physical cards or letters in our digital age? Read on to find out how cards make a difference to those who self-harm.
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Taking a break from the old routine
It’s August and the summer holidays. Time to slow down the pace a bit. What might you notice about your surroundings if you step off the hamster wheel?
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Want to engage the hard to reach? Get off your bum and go to them
When we want to reach parents or others who don’t usually engage with what we offer, how much do we really just try and bend them to what suits us?
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How to bounce back from negative feedback or criticism that wounds you
Have you ever received feedback or criticism that was painful or made you feel a sense of shame? Read on to for a frame work that will help you deal with it.
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What is the point of Maths? A maths teachers’ unexpected response
What’s the point of maths? The question that every maths teacher will hear at some point in their teaching lives. After 14 years of teaching maths I have an unexpectedly creative response. The question that every maths teacher will be asked If you are a maths teacher or have ever taught maths, you will have […]
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How becoming a parent changed me professionally
Becoming a parent forced me to re-evaluate my working patterns and priorities. Here’s how having less time oddly led to a more rounded life.
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Cages of the mind
How many situations that we find ourselves in and feel trapped by are actually the cages that we imagine?