How do we build pyramids? The same way we build grades. School and life is best done bit by bit, lots and lots of little things added together to accomplish something HUGE and amazing. If it feels like you have a lot to do, you do! But every little brick helps build the stairway to success!

It's ok. You've done this before, everyone has. No need to freak out, this is just life. Sometimes we stress and have tons of stuff to do, and sometimes we don't. It happens to literally everyone all the time nowadays. So relax, be calm. You are super unique in all your skills and gifts and interests, but in your stress, you are SO, so very normal :)

Do not fear the difficult work, you are ready to do the work to conquer whatever life throws at you. inside and outside of the classroom, life will throw many obstacles your way, do not give up, do not be stressed, but look to these things as guests on thanksgiving. Get ready, be ready, go get em. 

if you thought finals were an opponent that you could BEAT, how would that change your attitude while studying? understand that good grades are just as possible as winning a tennis match, or completing a great piece of art that you are proud of. This can all be a game that you enjoy trying to win!

People change, you can change! But you must be open to the possibilities, to new things, to growth and positivity. How can you identify where you have been closed off and find a way to open up? You know it's good for you, so give it a try!

What does it take to be an amazing teacher? listen in on this conversation I had with Sahuaro's AVID teacher who has been in education long enough to have learned a thing or two. One of my favorite colleagues who definitely shows up every day for the right reasons! 

how well do you know yourself? how open are you to feedback, and new ideas? Listen in as an advanced student tells how she has and does overcome many obstacles, and continues to learn about herself and grow as a person!

THURSDAYS, am I right?! Listen in as these 3 friends discover the secret to understanding the biggest dip in motivation that everyone deals with, and how to DEAL with it!

Listen to what keeps this basketball center motivated to practice in the classroom just as hard as he practices on the court. And once again, maybe procrastination is a strength... if you know how to use it!

Feeling stressed because you're "lazy"? Listen to Two super successful students talk about how, after 4 months, they are finally losing a bit of motivation. BUT, there is a solution. Planning on Procrastination, and being positive while doing it.