"Marcia L. Tate is one of my heroes. One of the best presenters I've ever seen, Marcia shares wise, powerful, helpful strategies and tools. In this book, especially relevant in these challenging times, she turns her attention to healthy principles for better lives. Anyone interested in living a healthier life--and isn't that all of us?--will get a lot out of reading this book." -- Jim Knight , Author; Senior Partner, Instructional Coaching Group; Research Associate, University of Kansas Center for Research on Learning "Once again, Marcia L. Tate knocks it out of the park with her keen insights about the brain and self-care. She provides many practical strategies for teachers to reduce their feelings of burnout and reignite their passion for the profession.

This book will change your life." -- Kathy Perez , Author and Education Consultant; Professor Emerita, Kalmanovitz School of Education, Saint Mary's College of California "This book is a must-read for educators looking to reduce stress and maximize their impact on student learning. Marcia L. Tate's longevity principles have helped me manage my stress and show up ready to address the needs of all our students." -- Katlin A. Despain , Sixth-Grade Teacher, Hot Springs County School District 1, Thermopolis, Wyoming "Marcia has once again captured the pulse of education with this timely, important book! She provides a recipe with twelve ingredients to improve health, longevity, and happiness in your life. Her brain-friendly action plans describe what, why, and how to take care of yourself in these difficult times. I highly recommend adding this stress-relieving book to your reading list for improving your classroom and personal well-being.

Destined to be a best-seller!" -- Warren G. Phillips , Author, Educational Consultant, Former Middle School Science Teacher, National Teachers Hall of Fame Inductee, Time/Chevrolet Teacher of The Year, and Disney Middle School Teacher of The Year.