What a grand opening Northwest Community Schools in Jackson, Michigan had! I was fortunate to be their keynote speaker a second time for a Casino-themed preplanning day! #edchat

The beginning of a new school year can be particularly stressful…here’s your reminder to take a deep breath and look for the good wherever you can. #edchat

Don’t worry about what happened yesterday or what might happen tomorrow. Focus on today and all the good you can do right now. #edchat

Don’t listen to anyone who says you can’t change the world. You can! #edchat

A good reminder as we start a new week! Not everything is under our control. Remember this as we go through the week, & I guarantee the week will feel a little less stressful than usual. And if the new year has started for you, I hope you have a great week w your students!#edchat

Was today a day you had to look a little bit harder to find the good? Finding something positive in your day may not always be easy, but it’s always worth the effort. #edchat

If you think being a leader means you’re the important one, think again. A good leader is someone who focuses on bringing the best out of those he leads, not someone who is focused on his status and importance as a leader. #edchat #leadership

Learn to accept being imperfect. Making mistakes or not succeeding on our first (or even second or third!) attempt at something is part of life. Pick yourself up, and keep going. This is all part of the journey! #edchat

It can be overwhelming to think of everything you want to accomplish at the start of a new week, especially after a three day weekend! When you start to feel this way, take a breath & focus on what you action you can take TODAY, instead of worrying about tomorrow. #edchat

One my new school year reminders! If you find yourself reacting emotionally & getting angry or upset when your students are acting up, sometimes what you need to do is regain your perspective. Remember: It’s not about you—don’t take your students’ misbehavior personally! #edchat

Whatever path you’re on, it’s inevitable you’ll run into something unexpected along the way. Whether you use it as a reason to quit or use it as motivation to keep going, the choice is often more mental than we realize. Keep going! #edchat

However you define self-care, be sure you find time for it in your busy schedule. Your students, family, and friends need you at your best—that means you have to take care of yourself, too. #edchat

No matter what may have happened today or yesterday, tomorrow is always a chance to start fresh! I hope you take time to relax tonight and wake up Monday morning with energy and optimism for a great new week! #edchat

It’s too easy to imagine what can go wrong. Why not try imagining what can go right instead? Train your mind to think about the good and not just the bad. Have a great new week! #edchat

Learn to accept being imperfect. Making mistakes or not succeeding on our first (or even second or third!) attempt at something is part of life. Pick yourself up, and keep going. This is all part of the journey! #edchat

It’s easy to tell someone not to worry, but then it’s not so easy to take our own advice, is it? Worrying robs us of our peace and steals our happiness. Do what you can, and when you can’t do anything, learn to let go. #edchat

What would your life look like if you adopted this attitude? We’re always winning or learning. #edchat

It’s the start of a new week! Do you have a goal for the week ahead? Take some time tonight to think it over then start your Monday with the belief you’ll achieve it! Have a great week! #edchat

Don’t limit yourself—we always have the ability to grow and to change. #edchat

You can rest when you need to, but then you have to get back up—keep moving toward your goals! #dontquit #edchat