Whew!

These questions entered my mind recently when I thought about different times in my teaching and coaching when I tapped into my creativity.

Sometimes it was when I was in collaboration with other educators and together we created learning experiences with students that was just 🔥! Sometimes it was in the shower when I thought of another way to teach a lesson to students and I adjusted my lesson which often ended up with me getting to work pumped to make the adjustments I needed to make! 🤪

Other times, it was with other coaches when we created experiences for teachers that helped to promote growth and increase their creativity within their teaching.

Annnnd other times it was meeting with admin and other leaders of the school that ignited creativity within the school community!

So question, what does that look like for you? When have you felt moments of creativity in your educational area? How did that feel? When did it happen?

Have an amazing day!

Much love!
Nita, LTB 🤟🏽

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My Word for 2023 is… C R E A T I V E

It took me a few weeks to decide on my word for 2023. I wanted it to be a word I could live in every aspect of my life.

I wanted it to be a word I am intentionally living into in the personal, professional, mental and spiritual areas of my life.

As I was doing my self-work, I began thinking about my need to slow down. Not just in my calendar or my schedule, but within my mind. One way that I slow down and I focus and “zone-in” is when I am being creative-when I am thinking through my creative process. That’s when I notice I slow down and breathe slowly. Move intentionally.

But ☝🏽, it doesn’t have to be a deep and huge process, it’s when I’m thinking of things in life differently and outside the box. My creativity doesn’t have to be a lavish and a huge thing in 2023.

I’m so excited to dig into ways I want to live my word and I am excited about my journey!

Ready for 2023! Are you? What’s your word?

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The best gift I was given was not under the tree. (Although I’m appreciative of all of those 👏🏽🥲🙏🏽) It was being able to spend time with my family (even through phone calls and text with my family afar).

The holidays aren’t always the easiest time. Yup, I’ve been going to therapy to help with that. (Shoutout to my therapist 🤟🏽) But in the midst, I choose joy and being present in the moment.

Yesterday was the moments of excitement, the quiet, the laughter, the breaks (48% introvert over here 🤚🏽) and even naps. I took two naps yesterday—who even am !?!?

It’s those moments that you capture, take in and hold on to. Here’s some things that really brought me joy:

Getting up early, seeing the lights on the tree , cooking for my family, seeing them eat and eat, watching basketball—a lot of basketball, playing Pictionary and What’s the Meme? , relaxing and being here now—in the present moment.

What were some moments of yesterday that joy peaked through?