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How to Move from Busy to Balanced
Do you ever get to the end of the week and feel exhausted with no idea as to what you have achieved? Weeks just blend into to each other...
Luke George
Mar 5, 20242 min read
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Planning for LESS
It seems every educational problem requires more resources. The “Facing the Facts” report led by Dr Carmen Lawrence had 46...
Luke George
Dec 4, 20232 min read
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Not Another Committee
I was recently speaking with a principal on the phone about the work I do in Wellbeing, Leadership and Culture. She is a newly appointed...
Luke George
Nov 20, 20232 min read
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Happy Holidays- Movement. Nature. Company.
In our family birthdays are celebrated as a festival. We have small events rather than one large gathering. This way the birthday person...
Luke George
Sep 18, 20232 min read
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How Strengths Can Unite a Team
Last week I was so grateful to be working with very talented team leaders who inspire me every time I am in their presence. The...
Luke George
Jul 31, 20231 min read
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The Learning Pit
I love returning to a “go to” book like Steven Covey’s “The Seven Habits of Effective People” or Ryan Holiday’s “The Obstacle is the...
Luke George
Jul 24, 20232 min read
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Five Steps to Improve Community Communicaiton
Education Minister Dr Tony Buti released an updated action plan, Standing Together Against Violence, with additional support and...
Luke George
Jul 18, 20232 min read
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A Little, Often
My garden was a mess. I let the weeds grow and the flowering plants were struggling for light. Obviously weeding is not my go to fun...
Luke George
May 8, 20232 min read
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Take Five
I received this email from an educator recently which brings home the need for you to really listen to your body and heart. “If you would...
Luke George
May 1, 20231 min read
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Ask This One Question Before Taking Work Home
“If you are distressed by anything external, the pain is not due to the thing itself but to your own estimate of it; and this you have...
Luke George
Apr 25, 20232 min read
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Recharged and Reflected
The school holidays have started as evident with the quieter roads in the morning and afternoons. Hopefully this indicates that a few...
Luke George
Apr 18, 20231 min read
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Allocate Time for Flow
The school holidays have started as evident with the quieter roads in the morning and afternoons. Hopefully this indicates that a few...
Luke George
Apr 11, 20231 min read
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Where to Find Real Value in Teaching
Recently I have heard the word “valued” bandied around during staff workshops. Unfortunately, not in a stock market way where the...
Luke George
Nov 28, 20222 min read
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The Landmine Clearer- Values
Every Wednesday morning during summer I take my dog for a run on our local dog beach. It must be good for him as he sleeps well after it....
Luke George
Nov 28, 20222 min read
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Vale Peter Mcleod
It was 1982 and I remember the phone call with clarity. I had one decision to make that would have a great bearing on my future. It was...
Luke George
Nov 7, 20222 min read
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Turn Mundane into Magnificent!
It is a matter of always being open to learning and listening for the gold from others. At a recent “Reduce Stress, Restore Balance”...
Luke George
Oct 17, 20221 min read
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How to Avoid the Pain of a Fine
When we ask the question, “How are you today?” the answer can be fine. Meaning I am good. All OK here. The other meaning of fine is quite...
Luke George
Sep 26, 20221 min read
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Is FEAR One Step Away From TERROR?
During the Mental Self Module of the “Reduce Stress, Restore Balance” program participants take a deep dive into understanding the energy...
Luke George
Sep 12, 20222 min read
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Influence Your Square Metre
“The one-metre square is when chaos is raining, and everything’s falling apart,” DS Ollie Ollerton explained. “We bring it back to...
Luke George
Aug 21, 20221 min read
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Thought Worms Are Real
Thought Worms have a bias for negativity. At a recent conference Kate Billing was speaking about being “Fully Human”. She touched on one...
Luke George
Aug 8, 20222 min read
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