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Battle Burnout with Kindness

How to battle burnout with kindness and why it’s the only thing that will work

Posted on April 15, 2017April 21, 2017 by Amanda
Yesterday I published an article in Quartz arguing that teacher burnout is one of the biggest social justice issues of our time. I really mean it… if our passionate teachers continue to burn out... Read More
Psychology has identified three mindsets shared by people who actually follow through on their goals

Psychology has identified three mindsets shared by people who actually follow through on their goals

Posted on March 11, 2017April 12, 2017 by Amanda
This post was originally published on Quartz, on August 5, 2016. I’ve never been an athletic or active person. My entire history of sports involved one season of track in high school and a brief fli... Read More

Why you should talk to your friends about money, even if you think they will judge you

Posted on February 5, 2017April 11, 2017 by Amanda
One of the most frustrating things about trying to change your money habits is how hard it is!  And it’s not only hard, it’s mysterious. How many times have you experienced this scenario:... Read More
We make the path by walking

Success lives off the beaten path

Posted on January 8, 2017April 12, 2017 by Amanda
I spent my 20s in hot pursuit of a tenured professorship.  I was in my sophomore year of college when the first person (my undergraduate advisor) suggested that being a professor would be a good idea... Read More
Less is More

Why less is more when it comes to gifts

Posted on December 17, 2016April 12, 2017 by Amanda
I find that Christmas (and “the holidays” more generally) are massive goal crushers.  It’s hard to eat well, work out, meditate, or pack your lunch in the midst of all the extra co... Read More
Holiday Party

Is it worth it to go to the holiday party?

Posted on December 10, 2016April 12, 2017 by Amanda
Every single year I waffle back and forth about the company Holiday party. Should I go?  Should I keep that time for myself since it’s such a crazy time of year?  Will anyone care if I go?  ... Read More
What predicts success?

The path to success is paved by mistakes, failure, and fun

Posted on September 18, 2016April 12, 2017 by Amanda
Here’s a truth that we’ve somehow completely lost as a society:  if you knew how to do something already it wouldn’t be a risk. It wouldn’t be new. It wouldn’t be innova... Read More
How to conjure time out of mid-air

How to conjure time out of mid-air

Posted on September 6, 2016April 12, 2017 by Amanda
Jim Henson, the iconic creator of The Muppets, was known for three big personal traits: A zany, seriously offbeat sense of humor A gentle and generous manner A drive to beat the hands of time. Jim... Read More
Get to know the change method

Introduction to the Powerful Peony Change Method!

Posted on September 1, 2016April 12, 2017 by Amanda
Resources! To learn about how to get your own mindset out of your way, check out this article. To get massive insight on what you want- join the Passion and Purpose Challenge! Click here! To hear ab... Read More
Learning to navigate a new normal

Navigating a New Normal

Posted on August 31, 2016April 13, 2017 by Amanda
There are a few cornerstones of my methodology for change. Get clear on what you want and use that as guidance and motivation for action. Get busy.  Make small changes and learn by doing.  Less ag... Read More
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Powerful Peony

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