by JeanGatzCSP | Mar 9, 2022 | appreciation, Blog, Self-Care, Uncategorized
Have you spent time this week with any “little grey raincloud people”? I’ve given them that title because they have a knack for putting a damper on positive moments. It’s like they can see that you’re having a good day so they figure out a way to ruin it with their...
by JeanGatzCSP | Mar 3, 2022 | Uncategorized
Flowers are bursting into bloom all over Baton Rouge this week, reminding me of the song our three children sang at their various kindergarten graduation programs. It’s titled “Friends are like Flowers in the Garden of Life.” (If you’re curious, you can find it on...
by JeanGatzCSP | Mar 2, 2022 | Uncategorized
Trying to live in today’s rapidly changing world reminds me of the first time I went snorkeling on vacation years ago. Both experiences can be stressful and downright scary. My mother always told me that if I put my head under water and tried to breathe, I would...
by JeanGatzCSP | Feb 17, 2022 | Blog, change, difficult people, encouragement, Self-Care, Uncategorized
These days it seems like Baton Rouge is one never-ending “road under construction” zone. Crews are working to widen lanes on the interstate, so drivers are taking the side streets and “back roads” – leading to more congestion. You can’t get anywhere without dodging...
by JeanGatzCSP | Feb 10, 2022 | Blog, change, Self-Care, Uncategorized
Have you ever had a day that didn’t go as planned? You created this perfect scenario in your mind, but the reality that unfolded didn’t even come close. My (very short) career as a first-grade teacher many years ago taught me about planning for the unexpected. On...
