If you are like more than 50 percent of Americans, you started the new year by making a list of resolutions, or things that you wanted to change or improve on in 2026. Did you know that less than 8 percent actually achieve their goal? If you’ve kept your new year’s resolution this long, you’re … More One Word 2026
As we get ready for Thanksgiving week, I’ve been thinking about what it really means to be a family and how that connects to all of us here at Indian Creek. When I think about Thanksgiving, I can’t help but think about family. Not just the ones waiting for us at home, but the people … More Family
It is almost Thanksgiving week, and I have been thinking a lot about gratitude and how easy it is to overlook the simple things in our lives. We all get busy, and sometimes the things we should notice the most become the things we barely see at all. I came across a video that made … More Gratitude
In 1998, a group called the World Kindness Movement started what we now know as World Kindness Day. Every year on November 13, people all over the world take time to focus on being kind. Kindness is one of those things that doesn’t cost a thing but can change everything. When we do something kind, … More World Kindness Day – November 13
How many times throughout the day do you find yourself saying, “I have to”? If you’re like me, it happens more than you realize. It’s a habit, right? But stop and think about those two little words: “have to”. They make it sound like we’re being forced to do something, like it’s a chore or … More “Have to” vs. “Get to”
Last week, I shared a Ted Talk by Shawn Achor about how happiness is a choice. This got me thinking about our work here at ICES. As we continue to build a positive environment for our students, it’s important to remember that happiness starts with us. Shawn, a psychologist and best-selling author, has studied the … More Happiness Exercises
Last year around this time, As Carissa and I were watching TV, a Chick-Fil-A commercial came on and I ended up falling in love with the message that it shared. If you haven’t seen The Spark commercial, take two minutes to watch it below. What a perfect message during the holidays for all of us … More Be the Spark
If you are like more than 50 percent of Americans, you started the new year by making a list of resolutions, or things that you wanted to change or improve on in 2021. Did you know that less than 8 percent actually achieve their goal? Why is that? Why is it so hard to change … More One Word 2021
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