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Why meet a mentor?
Blog about the benefits of meeting a mentor
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Jan 43 min read


Give Yourself the Gift of Self-compassion
Self-compassion is a way of practising kindness, self-awareness and being inwardly supportive. Learn more in this post.
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Dec 22, 20253 min read


How to support a new leader
Article about how to support a new leader
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Nov 15, 20253 min read


Mantras to keep me motivated
Mantras that I use to keep me motivated
rachelmaissan6
Nov 1, 20252 min read


How to disagree with your boss (or colleagues)
Article about effective disagreement in the workplace
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Oct 26, 20253 min read


Subscriptions every teacher needs
Having a subscription to the small things that help you get through the term can save time and energy.
rachelmaissan6
May 31, 20251 min read


How to make your own promotion
In schools, career advancement opportunities are often limited, so it might be time to create your own promotion. Here are my suggestions to get you there.
rachelmaissan6
May 17, 20252 min read


Five Self-care Strategies
It may seem obvious, but teaching is hard! Most teachers I know are strong, very emotionally well-regulated and deeply committed to...
rachelmaissan6
May 10, 20251 min read


Inspired by a simple message on International Women's Day
How I got inspired by a simple message from overseas.
rachelmaissan6
Mar 10, 20252 min read


A hobby could make you a better teacher or leader
Try one of these hobbies and it could make you a better teacher or leader!
rachelmaissan6
Feb 1, 20252 min read


Teaching is a rollercoaster ride
Two articles highlight the rollercoaster ride that is teaching.
rachelmaissan6
Jan 12, 20252 min read


When I grow up, I want to be...
How does what you wanted to be when you grew up still influence your career decisions?
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Dec 14, 20242 min read


The best gift ideas for a teacher (or yourself)!
Post about great (and not-so-great) gifts for teachers
rachelmaissan6
Dec 7, 20242 min read


To declare or not to declare a disability
Article about whether people should declare a disability or not when applying for jobs
rachelmaissan6
Nov 9, 20243 min read


Recovery ideas for teacher stress
Post about recovery ideas for stressed teachers and leaders
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Oct 25, 20243 min read


Book Review: There is No Good Card for This
Book review of There is No Good Card for This
rachelmaissan6
Oct 16, 20243 min read


Stop and smell the rose-hip (the benefits of having a cuppa)
Learn about the benefits of stopping for a cuppa
rachelmaissan6
Oct 12, 20242 min read


Book Review: Dare to Lead
By Brené Brown Published 2018 by Random House Synopsis: Leadership is not about titles, status and power over people. Leaders are people...
rachelmaissan6
Sep 25, 20243 min read


5 questions (and answers) about limiting beliefs
Article about limiting beliefs and how to tackle them
rachelmaissan6
Sep 21, 20244 min read


Do teachers have the right to disconnect?
Post about the right to disconnect in the education context
rachelmaissan6
Sep 11, 20243 min read
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