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129. Mental Fitness with Alyson Schaefer

Wed, 13 Aug 2025 04:00:00 -0600

Every day, you pour energy, empathy, and effort into your students—but how often do you check in on yourself?

In recent years, mental health has taken center stage in public conversations, classrooms, and staff meetings. The growing awareness is long overdue: stress, anxiety, and burnout are no longer silent struggles—they're now widely recognized challenges in schools across the globe. And while we focus heavily (and rightly) on student well-being, one critical group is often overlooked: teachers.

The emotional weight of teaching—especially in today’s fast-paced, high-pressure education system—can take a serious toll. That’s why it’s time to talk about mental fitness—not just for our students, but for ourselves. Building mental strength and resilience isn’t a luxury; it’s a necessity for thriving both in and out of the classroom.

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128. Conflict Causes and Resolutions: Our Highlights

Wed, 06 Aug 2025 04:00:00 -0600

We all experience conflict and it generally causes us stress. Pretending conflict doesn’t exist doesn’t make it go away.

Ignoring issues can lead to missed deadlines, festering resentment, unsatisfactory interactions with others, and projects that don’t get finished.

Recent statistics suggest that 70% of us avoid difficult conversations with our boss, colleagues, or others and 53 percent of us handle “toxic” situations by avoiding them.

Clearly, there are a lot of us who could use some help with conflict resolution.

Stick around today, as we follow up on our two episodes on conflict with business and life coach Mariann Kurtz Weber. We’re going to share our key takeaways and if you are one of the 70% who try to avoid conflict, we’ve got some strategies that you can use when you experience conflict in your life.

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127. Conflict Resolution Strategies with Mariann Kurtz Weber

Wed, 30 Jul 2025 04:00:00 -0600

Last week in the first part of our two part series on conflict, we explored the common causes of conflict.

In this episode, we expand that conversation with our guest, Mariann Kurtz Weber. We discuss the five conflict resolution strategies to deal with the conflicts that occur in your life.

If you loved the last episode, you're going to love this one as well. Stick around and learn how to better handle conflict in your life!

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126. Causes of Conflict with Mariann Kurtz Weber

Wed, 23 Jul 2025 04:00:00 -0600

Conflict is a part of our daily lives, both at home and at work. Today, with our guest Mariann Kurtz Weber, an International Coaching Federation business and leadership coach, we are going to explore the common causes of conflict. This is part one of a two point series that you are not going to want to miss.

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125. Trauma Informed Practices: Recap

Wed, 16 Jul 2025 04:00:00 -0600

Trauma Informed Practices-there is so much to learn and so much to absorb. In fact, we dedicated the last two episodes to the topic. Our guest speaker, Lee Johnson, gave us both a lot to think about and process.

Today, we're going to share some of our key takeaways as well as the connections we made while listening to Lee's expertise and advice.

Whether you've listed to the last two episodes or are just joining in now, we can't wait to dive deeper into the topic of trauma informed practices with you.

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124. Trauma Informed Practices with Lee Johnson, Part 2

Wed, 09 Jul 2025 04:00:00 -0600

Today, we are sharing part two of our conversation about trauma informed practices with our guest Lee Johnson. There were so many import ideas that we couldn’t finish in one episode.

Today we're discussing what trauma informed practices look like when they are implemented in the right way. This is a topic that many schools are grappling with and if you are looking for ideas, stay tuned.

If you didn’t listen to last week’s episode, don’t worry you can always go back and listen to it. Feel free to jump in today, because this is going to be worth your time!

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123. Trauma Informed Practices with Lee Johnson, Part 1

Wed, 02 Jul 2025 04:00:00 -0600

In this episode we are diving into an import topic, trauma informed practices. There are a lot of misunderstandings about this topic, and about what trauma informed practices actually are and are not.

We' re not experts in this area, so we called in someone who is. Our guest, Lee Johnson, will share his knowledge and experiences in helping others in this work, which he calls, “doing right by others.”

Whether you have had a lot of training in this area and your experiences both personally and professionally are deep and wide, or whether you are new to learning about trauma informed practices or just muddling through trying to figure it all out, today’s episode will give you some new insights.

We also know that if your district is working on trauma informed practices, this is an episode you will want to share with others.

To see Lee's extensive list of resources, go to our website below for full show notes.

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122. Time Shift Takeaways

Wed, 25 Jun 2025 04:00:00 -0600

How can we align our use of time with our real selves in order to not only make the best use of our time, but do it in a way that allows us more fulfillment and happiness?

Last week we had a chance to sit down with business and lifestyle coach Teresa McCloy, who shared how our use of time connects with our real work, real life, and real self.

There was a lot to talk about and a lot to digest, and today we’re sharing our insights and takeaways from our discussion.

We’re also going to share 4 powerful words that can affect everything in your life. You don’t want to miss this!

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121. Time Shifts for Busy Teachers with Teresa McCloy

Wed, 18 Jun 2025 04:00:00 -0600

If there’s one thing every teacher wishes they had more of—it’s time.

You’re juggling lesson plans, grading piles that never shrink, back-to-back meetings, and the endless demands of the school day. Then you head home… and the second shift begins—family, errands, maybe even a needy pet or two. Sound familiar?

If you feel like your life is a constant sprint from sunup to sundown, you’re not alone. But what if there was a better way? What if you could take back some control over your time—without dropping any of the balls you’re juggling?

Today’s guest, Teresa McCloy, has helped countless people do just that. She’s bringing time-saving tips, strategies and time shifts that could change the way you approach your day. So if you’ve ever said, "There’s just not enough time,’ this episode is for you."

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120. AI in Education: Our Takeaways from Guest Missy Emler

Wed, 11 Jun 2025 04:00:00 -0600

Are you using AI? Are you loving it or struggling with it? Like it or not, AI is going to touch almost everything in our lives.

AI has the potential to change the way we live and work- both for the better and for the worse.

In last week’s episode, we talked with learning advocate and early AI adopter Melissa Emler about AI for educators and what it might look like at work and in our personal lives.

It was a fascinating conversation and we barely touched the surface in discussing AI issues.

Join us today as we follow up with our take aways from our discussion of AI.

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119. AI in Education with Melissa Emler

Wed, 04 Jun 2025 04:00:00 -0600

AI. Artificial Intelligence. What was once the subject of science fiction books and movies has now entered our lives in ways we might never have seen coming.

Some people love it, some people hate it, and some people fear it. However you feel about it, AI is here and we are not going to put that genie back in the bottle any time soon.

In this episode we are discussing AI with Melissa Emler, Chief Learning Officer at Modern Learners Media, where she facilitates dialogue around learning and creating impactful, joyful learning experiences.

Join us as we talk about AI in your life and work!

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Connect with Melissa Emler: Contact her at modern learners.com . If you are in southwestern Wisconsin, you can find Melissa at her bookstore and shop, Potosi's Hub: People, Pages, Parcels. Email: missy@modernlearners.com.

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118. Exploring Purpose Driven Education

Wed, 28 May 2025 04:00:00 -0600

Have you ever watched a TED talk that left you dying to talk to someone else about it?

Last week our guest was TEDx speaker Nick Marmolejo. His Ted talk, Are Schools Destroying Purpose, gave us plenty of fuel for further conversation.

Today, we’re exploring purpose driven education.

If you haven’t yet listened to our interview, no worries, feel free to jump into today’s podcast and we’ll link to last week’s episode in the show notes.

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117. The Purpose of Education with Nick Marmolejo

Wed, 21 May 2025 04:00:00 -0600

Do you want to feel more motivated, more engaged in life and more excited about your job and your life? Do you want your students to feel more motivated, engaged and excited about not only school but their lives? We all want success, for ourselves and for our students.

According to today’s guest, Nick Marmolejo, there is a missing link that could make all the difference.

Nick Marmolejo, an award-winning educator who works with superintendents and workforce development directors to speak on mental health, career readiness, and school turnaround.

He also the author of a soon to be released children’s book, Where’s My Compass. He's got a lot to say about what might be missing in schools today.

Stay tuned and listen in as we talk about the purpose of education.

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116. Mindful Education: Creating Calm in a Chaotic World

Wed, 14 May 2025 04:00:00 -0600

Have you ever had a good conversation with someone and really wanted to talk to someone else about it?

Last week we talked with Molly Schreiber of Challenge to Change, Inc. about mindful education. There were so many good ideas, that today we are extending our conversation and sharing our take aways and key insights.

In this episode we discuss the power of resilience, breathing, aligning to core values, presence, transformation and teacher impact. If you're looking for less stress and more calmness in your life, this episode is for you.

Whether or not you’ve listed to last week’s episode yet, please join us today because we are exploring mindful education, something that can help every teacher both in the classroom and at home.

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115. Mindfulness is Magic with Molly Schreiber

Wed, 07 May 2025 04:00:00 -0600

If you are like most teachers, you struggle to juggle it all. Your to-do list is long, and there are hundreds of things competing for your attention. It’s no wonder that many of us feel overwhelmed and exhausted.

Join us today as we welcome our Guest Molly Shreiber, former teacher and owner of Challenge to Change Incorporated, which empowers teachers and students to live mindfully and embrace health, happiness, and a positive mindset.

In our discussion we talk about the power of resilience, the importance of breathing, mindful education, and how disconnecting from our core values causes dysregulation.

Don't miss this powerful episode as Molly shares why she believes mindfulness is magic!

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114. Living With, Working With, and Loving Enneagram Type 9

Wed, 30 Apr 2025 04:00:00 -0600

Here’s a hint for today’s episode… the person who is easy-going, nice, and that doesn’t cause you any trouble, is easy to take for granted. If you do so however, you may miss out on the gifts they bring and the opportunity to help them to grow into the best version of themselves.

Today we’re talking about Enneagram Type 9. Stay tuned to find out more about the peaceful and adaptable type 9.

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113. Living With, Working With, and Loving Enneagram Type 8

Wed, 23 Apr 2025 04:00:00 -0600

Are you an independent, strong person who is comfortable taking the lead? If not, are you in awe of people in your life who do but you also can’t fully understand them and what motivates them?

When we say words like “direct”, “courageous”, and “confrontational”, who do you think of? The person who just came to mind is likely an Enneagram Type Eight. People who fit the patterns of an Enneagram Type Eight are some of the most powerful, and they can also be viewed as some of the most controlling family members, friends, and students.

This episode is one in our series individually exploring each of the 9 Enneagram types. The Enneagram is a tool for understanding patterns of behavior in ourselves and others.

Today, as certified Enneagram trainers, we are sharing what we have learned that can help us all best love, live with, work with, and teach others who are Enneagram Type 8.

As an Enneagram Type 8 would likely say, “Enough talking. Let’s get to the episode!”

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112. Living With, Working With, and Loving Enneagram Type 7

Wed, 16 Apr 2025 04:00:00 -0600

Who do you know that routinely brings the joy into any situation? Who are your spontaneous, live in the moment friends? Who do you know that is always up for adventure and hates missing out on things?

The person you are thinking of, whether it is yourself or someone else, has the patterns of an Enneagram type 7.

Stay tuned today to learn about the gifts and challenges of the Type 7 and get tips for how to best live with, work with, love, or teach someone with Enneagram Type 7 patterns.

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111. Living With, Working With, and Loving Enneagram Type 6

Wed, 09 Apr 2025 04:00:00 -0600

Do you ever wonder how some people can be so loyal and faithful? Do you value those stable people in your life but also wonder how you can help them to stop fearing the worst case scenarios?

When we say words like “loyal”, “devoted”, and “dependable” who do you think of? The person, or people, who just came to your mind are likely Enneagram Type 6. People who fit the characteristics of an Enneagram Type 6 are some of our most tried and true friends and they can also be some of our family members, friends and students. who are worriers.

The Enneagram is a tool for understanding patterns of behavior in ourselves and others. This episode is one in our series where we explore each of the Enneagram 9 types.

Today, as certified Enneagram trainers, we are sharing ways we have learned that can help us all best love, live with, work with and teach those who are Enneagram Type 6s. As a result of learning about this Enneagram type you will see improvements in your communications and relationships with the Type 6s in your life.

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110. Living With, Working With, and Loving Enneagram Type 5

Wed, 02 Apr 2025 04:00:00 -0600

Do you ever find yourself all caught up in your head, overthinking, over researching, or over analyzing things? You just might be an Enneagram head type, also known as a thinking type.

We’ve shared the Enneagram types who lead with their heart in previous episodes. Now we are going to dive into the types who lead with thinking.

We’ll start today by exploring the Enneagram type 5.

Are you a type 5? Are you friends with one? Do you have family members or students who are type 5?

Stay tuned and let’s find out!

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109. Living With, Working With, and Loving Enneagram Type 4

Wed, 26 Mar 2025 04:00:00 -0600

Do you know someone who is highly creative, artistic or who you would consider a very authentic and unique individual? Today we are going to dive into what is possibly the most misunderstood type of the Enneagram, the Enneagram type 4.

Stick around to find out why we need these people in our lives and get ideas for how you can best work with them, raise them, love them, and teach them.

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108. Living with, Working With, and Loving Enneagram Type 3

Wed, 19 Mar 2025 04:00:00 -0600

Looking for motivation? Want to learn from someone successful and driven? Want to be more efficient and organized? The EnneagramType 3s in our lives are perfect examples of productivity and we can learn a lot from them.

The Enneagram is a tool for understanding patterns of behavior in ourselves and others. In the 9 types of people identified in the Enneagram, Type 3s are often the successful, productive and motivational people in our lives. They can also be some of the most competitive people we know.

Today, as certified Enneagram trainers, we are sharing ways we have learned that can help us all best love, live with, work with and teach others who are Enneagram Type Threes.

As a result of learning about this Enneagram type you will see improvements in your communications and relationships with the Type 3s in your life.

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107. Living with, Working with, and Loving Enneagram Type 2

Wed, 12 Mar 2025 04:00:00 -0600

We love the Enneagram as a tool because it helps us to better understand ourselves and others. In previous episodes we have focused on how we can best understand ourselves using the tool of the Enneagram.

In this episode, we are sharing ways we can best love, live with, work with and teach others who are Enneagram Type 2s.

We guarantee that you have a few Type 2s in your life and in the next 22 minutes you'll learn more about how to understand this heart centered type.

You will be glad you listened, and they will be too, because as a result of learning about their Enneagram type your communications will improve and your misunderstandings will dramatically decrease.

Let’s get started….

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106. Living With, Working With, and Loving Enneagram Type 1

Wed, 05 Mar 2025 04:00:00 -0600

Hello! There is a lot of interest in the Enneagram, and we find it a useful tool for helping us to understand ourselves, our behaviors. and why we do things.

The Enneagram also helps us understand how to work well with others including our families, friends, colleagues, and yes, even students!

Understanding the Enneagram gives us a different world view. As Brene Brown said, "The Enneagram can change how you see yourself and the people around you", and that has been eye opening and even life-changing.

In this episode we dig into the traits and patterns of Enneagram Type 1. Stay tuned to find out if you are a type one, or if you love, work with or teach someone with the patterns of a type one.

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105. Encore: The Enneagram for Educators Harmony Triads

Wed, 26 Feb 2025 04:00:00 -0600

In this episode we're continuing our popular Enneagram for Educators series. In today’s episode, we’ll bring your knowledge and understanding full circle so that you can access the best of the Enneagram and use it for both personal development and to improve relationships with your family, friends and even your students.

Ramp up your knowledge and learn more about how to apply the Enneagram in your life and work.

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104. Encore: The Enneagram for Educators Types 5, 6, and 7

Wed, 19 Feb 2025 04:00:00 -0600

If you want to learn more about the Enneagram and how Enneagram patterns play out in your life and in the lives of others around you, stay tuned!

This is part four of our Enneagram series. Today we are going to talk about the head types- five, six and seven. What does it mean to be a head type and how does that show up in you or in your family, friends, and students? Let’s find out!

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103: Encore: The Enneagram for Educators Types 2, 3, and 4

Wed, 12 Feb 2025 04:00:00 -0600

We are back again today with an encore episode to help you understand the Enneagram and how Enneagram patterns play out in your life and work.

This is part three of our Enneagram series. We shared an overview of the Enneagram in episode 101, and discussed types 8, 9 and 1 in episode 102.

Today we are talking about the heart types. You might be one or you certainly will know one. What does it look like to be a heart type? How does it connect to people you know and people you teach?

Stay tuned and find out.

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102. Encore: The Enneagram for Educators Types 8 ,9, and 1

Wed, 05 Feb 2025 04:00:00 -0600

Are you curious about the Enneagram types and how behavior, thinking, and motivation patterns affect you and those around you?

In part two of this Enneagram series you will learn more about the Enneagram and the patterns of types 8, 9, and 1.

What does it mean to be an instinctive type andhow does that show up in you or in your family, friends, and students?

This episode will help you determine if you are an 8, 9 or 1 and will help you to better understand, support, and work with the 8s, 9s, and 1s in your life.

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101. Encore: The Enneagram for Educators

Wed, 29 Jan 2025 04:00:00 -0600

Have you have ever struggled with motivation in your life or classroom? If so, today's episode is for you! In this episode, you'll learn more about to the tool of the Enneagram, which has great potential for educators.

The Enneagram will help you understand people’s thinking and behavior patterns and how they are motivated, helping you to work with others in powerful ways.

As certified Enneagram trainers, we are excited to share this episode which is the first episode in our special series on the Enneagram.

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100. The 5 Most Important Lessons We've Learned from 100 Episodes

Wed, 22 Jan 2025 04:00:00 -0600

Welcome to our 100th episode! Whether you have been with us from the beginning, or whether you are new to Inspired Together Teachers, we’re glad you're here.

100 episodes is an achievement, and we’ve loved having weekly conversations with each other and with you.

You don’t get to 100 episodes without learning a few things along the way. In preparing for and sharing these episodes we've researched and discussed many topics. In this episode we’re going to share the five most important lessons that we’ve learned about teaching and life.

We’ll also wrap up our Elevate Your Life 2025 Series with more actions you can take to be your best in the next year.

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99. Goal Setting for Dream Making

Wed, 15 Jan 2025 04:00:00 -0600

Do you ever say that you are going to do something when you get around to it? How often does that actually happen? Getting around to it is a way of delaying something again and again, planning to deal with it later, and more often than not, later never comes.

You already know the power of setting goals and writing down your to-do items. You likely use some sort of calendar or planner and keep track of everything you need to do. Are you using that process for the big things? Where do your big picture dreams and plans fit in?

In this episode we talk about goal setting for dream making. This is the third in a series we’re calling Elevate Your Life 2025.

You can just listen to these four episodes or you can download our free workbook with places to write your answers, additional activities, and links to videos and more.

If you want your dreams to come true, don’t miss this episode!

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98. Develop Your Dreams and Visions

Wed, 08 Jan 2025 04:00:00 -0600

When was the last time you dreamed? In today’s episode we are going to take a look at dreaming.

Dreaming is probably something you think of that happens when you’re sleeping, but we have a different context here. We’re talking about dreams for your life.

When was the last time you actually spent time dreaming about what you want in your life and how you want your life to play out?

Do you have a clear and compelling vision for your life?

If your dreams could use clarifying, stay tuned. We're going to help you create dreams and a vision for your future life that will propel you forward and elevate your life in 2025.

This episode is part of a four part workshop, Elevate Your Life 2025. You can download a free workbook to go along with this series here.

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97. Start the New Year From a Place of Strength

Wed, 01 Jan 2025 04:00:00 -0600

Are you ready for 2025?

We want you to elevate your life and teaching so you are living your best teacher life!

This year, we want to be intentional about what we do- and how we live. This is an ongoing goal, and the purpose of this podcast- to help you live your best work life and home life so you can live your best life.

We are going to start the year by challenging you to examine what you do and how you think.

Join us to gain clarity on what you want in life and how you want to show up in the world.

You'll learn habits and strategies that will support and sustain you on even the toughest days. Let’s make this year, our best yet. It's time to live an inspired life, and we’re going to start from a place of strength.

This is the first in a series we’re calling Elevate Your Life. You can just listen to these four episodes or you can download our free workbook with places to write your answers, additional activities and links to videos and more. Find out more in this episode.

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96. Join Us for Elevate Your Life 2025

Wed, 25 Dec 2024 04:00:00 -0600

Happy holidays! If you are listening on or near the day this drops, we hope you and your families are enjoying some well deserved relaxation. We’re spending the day with our families, and we are getting ready for 2025 in a big way!

Join us for this short episode to find out what’s in store when we turn the calendar over to 2025! You're going to want to get ready for our free virtual workshop Elevate Your Life 2025.

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95. Avoid these 5 Dreaded "D's"

Wed, 18 Dec 2024 04:00:00 -0600

We’re flipping the script today. Instead of talking about the things we want, or things we should do, we’re talking about what we DON’T want. These are things to avoid- things that will rob you of joy and happiness and life satisfaction.

Stay tuned and listen up so you don’t fall into the trap of any of these 5 dreaded “D’s”.

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94. Create Your Best Life: Do What Matters

Wed, 11 Dec 2024 04:00:00 -0600

Do you ever feel like you’re going through the motions and it all seems purposeless? You work hard, but does it even matter?

You might be missing an important aspect of happiness and life satisfaction- you’re not filling your contribution bucket. You might be missing out on the feeling that your life makes sense and that your contributions matter both to yourself and to others. It’s also knowing that you are pursuing and fulfilling your goals.

In order to create your best life, you need to do what matters. In this episode we’re going to explore purpose and meaning and we’ll share one simple strategy to help incorporate what matters most into your life.

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93. Create Your Best Life With Meaningful Connections

Wed, 04 Dec 2024 04:00:00 -0600

Do you want to feel more alive? If so, you need to find your people.

Having the right kinds of relationships can not only make you feel more alive, they can expand you and help you grow.

In this episode, we are talking about the power of meaningful connections. If we want to create our best life, we need to be intentional about the types of relationships we have.

Join us as we discuss the kinds of people you need in your life. Do you have the right people in your orbit? Let’s find out!

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92. Create Your Best Life: Build Vitality with Purpose and Joy

Wed, 27 Nov 2024 04:00:00 -0600

Do you have a zest for life? Are you energetic in body, mind and spirit? Are you enthusiastic? Do you want to be?

Today we are talking about how to create your best life by paying attention to one of three important buckets, the buckets you need in order to create your best life, your vitality bucket.

What exactly is vitality and how do you get it? Vitality is key to living a purposeful life.

Listen to this episode because we are going to wake you and shake up everything you think you know about vitality!

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91. Create Your Best Life

Wed, 20 Nov 2024 04:00:00 -0600

Have you ever felt like you’re living on autopilot? You get the essentials done and have good intentions for doing some things you’d love to do, but somehow you never get around to it?

Has the day-to-day routine taken over the person you used to be, and sometimes you wonder whatever happened to the person you once were?

Maybe you have goals and dreams and plans and you’re yearning for a life you know is possible but somehow can’t seem to create. You want to close the gap between the life you are living now and the life you know you are capable of having.

If any of those things resonate with you, join us as we begin a brand new four-week challenge designed to help you create your best life.

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90. Inspirational and Motivational Influencers

Wed, 13 Nov 2024 04:00:00 -0600

For the last 20+ years, there is no denying that the world has been radically shaped by social media influencers. Whether directly or indirectly, how we dress, decorate, or spend our money has been shaped by online influencers.

There are also motivational and inspirational leaders who have used the social media available to them to share their positive and insightful messages with the world. They challenge us to show up in the world as our best selves, they give us quotes to live by and they remind us of our strength and perseverance.

In this episode we share what we look for in inspirational and motivational social media influencers. We also share some influencers we're currently following. If you aren’t following them yet, we bet you will be by the end of this episode.

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89. Declutter Your Thoughts

Wed, 06 Nov 2024 04:00:00 -0600

Do you ever feel like you have so many thoughts running through your head that you can’t really get a grasp on any of them? Do you feel like all of these thoughts keep you from thinking the happy and peaceful thoughts you want to think? We certainly do.

In this episode we explore how we can take 5 simple, common, home-decluttering strategies and apply them to decluttering our thoughts.

Decluttering our thoughts isn’t nearly as difficult as you might imagine, AND it will give us all more time to focus on the thoughts that really matter.

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88. Living with Grace

Wed, 30 Oct 2024 04:00:00 -0600

As this episode drops, it is just before the presidential election and our country, and the world in general seems extremely divisive. People are pitted against each other and anger and hurt are escalated. We are constantly surrounded by news and social media that allows fear and worry and shame to enter our daily thoughts.

People are hurting, and as a society we are recognizing the need to support mental health.

In this arena, there is support and comfort in living with grace. Stay tuned to today’s episode as we discuss living with grace. Why do we need it? What does it look like? And most importantly, how can you level up your own life by choosing to live with grace?

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87. Who Are You When You’re Teaching at Your Best? A Fun, Insightful Activity

Wed, 23 Oct 2024 04:00:00 -0600

Who are you when you're teaching at your best?

Today’s episode is an exploration of who we are as teachers, and what this means for our lives in and out of the classroom. Together we will complete an activity that is inspired by an exercise from the book, The Courage to Teach, by one of our favorite educators of all time, Parker Palmer.

We're sharing a fun and reflective activity what will get you diving deep into who you are as a teacher.

You might laugh, you might cry, but at the very minimum we guarantee that 20 minutes from now, you will see yourself as a teacher and a person in a whole new way… and we will have some fun in the process.

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86. Don't Let Boredom Drag You Down!

Wed, 16 Oct 2024 04:00:00 -0600

Do you ever feel bored?

We often think of boredom as affecting students in the classroom, or our children who complain that there is nothing to do or that everything is boring.

Boredom isn’t just for kids, it also affects us!

While a slow day can be relaxing and refreshing, boredom can kill our energy and motivation. It can dullen our senses and take the joy out of life.

Living a bored life is the opposite of living an inspired life. Don’t let boredom drag you down! Stay tuned as we share 4 ways to fight boredom so you can live an inspired life.

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85. Be Brilliant, Gorgeous, Talented, and Fabulous

Wed, 09 Oct 2024 04:00:00 -0600

Today we are diving into positive territory with a topic that we think will grab your attention- How to Be Brilliant, Gorgeous, Talented and Fabulous!

We didn’t make up that description, it comes from author, teacher and political activist Marianne Williamson. If it seems like a tall order, or an impossible achievement, stick around as we share how you can not only be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, and fabulous, but how you can help others to shine their own light brightly.

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84. My Three Words: A Strategy for Living with Intention

Wed, 02 Oct 2024 04:00:00 -0600

We know teachers love strategies. Today we’ve got a strategy that will help you in all areas of your life, so that you are living with intention and finding fulfillment and success in ways that matter to you. Stick around and learn how three words have the power to help you be the best version of the person you want to be and live the life you want to live.

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83. Define Your Own Measures of Success

Wed, 25 Sep 2024 04:00:00 -0600

What does it look like to be successful? How do others see success? How do you view success?

In education, you know and use data to help you measure achievement. In this episode we explore a different kind of data as we look at what it means to be successful. How do YOU measure success in your life and work?

Join us today as we share an easy and effective tool to help you discover your measures of success. You might just be more successful than you think!

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82. Being Seen, Heard, and Understood: The Power of Validation

Wed, 18 Sep 2024 04:00:00 -0600

Have you ever had a moment when you truly felt seen and heard…when you realized your thoughts and feelings were recognized as worthwhile?

That validation, when we give it or receive it from others can be life-changing.The validation we give ourselves can be just as important as the validation we receive from others.

In this episode we explore why validation matters and how you can increase the validation you experience and give in your life. Stick around as we explore the topic of validation in today’s inspiring episode.

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The Enneagram for Educators Program

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81. Build Better Relationships and Cultivate Community

Wed, 11 Sep 2024 04:00:00 -0600

Have you ever wished that you had better relationships in your work or home life? Or do you wish that you felt a better sense of community with others?

As people, we are naturally social animals. We are constantly in relationship with others and, unless we are hermits, are participating in multiple communities at a time.

In this episode we explore how to build better relationships and to cultivate more meaningful communities in our work and home lives.

Positive relationships matter. Belonging, true belonging, to communities matters. You won’t want to miss this episode as we explore how to build better relationships and cultivate meaningful communities in our lives.

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80. From Conflict to Collaboration: The A+B+C+D Formula for Positive Discussions

Wed, 04 Sep 2024 04:00:00 -0600

Have you ever engaged in an argument with someone about an educational issue? As teachers, we are constantly involved in discussions about education with our coworkers. It is the nature of what we do. Have you ever wondered how to stop arguing and engage in positive discussions?

While many discussions in meetings are civil and productive, there are just as many that are unpleasant and unsettling.

Today, we explore ways to keep education conversations passionately positive instead of overwhelmingly negative. We’ll share an easy formula you can use to make sure to avoid upsetting educational conversations and to add more of positive conversations about teaching and education to your life.

We all need more passion and positive discussions in our lives!

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79. Kick Off the New School Year With a New Morning Routine

Wed, 28 Aug 2024 04:00:00 -0600

Stop the snooze button! Are you ready to kick start your day so that you start with intention, find more calmness and peace, develop more clarity and focus, increase your productivity and even improve your health? It is a tall order, but in this episode we are talking about ways to maximize your morning routine so you can become the person you are meant to be!

You can elevate your life by establishing a morning routine that will help you lower stress, improve your health, gain clarity and purpose, increase focus and productivity and start each day with intention.

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78. 4 Tried and True Ways to Increase Student Engagement

Wed, 21 Aug 2024 04:00:00 -0600

Do you ever wish that your students were more engaged, that they cared more about what they were learning or that they would take learning more seriously? If so, listen up, because in this episode we're talking about ways to get students more involved in their learning.

It's more fun and less stressful to teach students who are engaged. When students are engaged, you have fewer behavior challenges. Your lessons run more smoothly, and you accomplish more in less time. Students complete tasks and turn in their assignments. They also remember more of what they learned.

Does that sound like a dream?

It’s possible. In this episode we're talking about tried and true ways you can increase student engagement.

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77. A Fresh Start: Top 10 Tips for a Great School Year

Wed, 14 Aug 2024 04:00:00 -0600

As every teacher knows, there is something special about the beginning of a new school year. Each new year brings new beginnings, new opportunities, and a fresh start with fresh faces.

In this episode, we share steps you can take to make sure the year gets off to a great start. Keep listening as we countdown our top ten tips for a great school year!

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76. 10 Movies That Will Inspire You

Wed, 07 Aug 2024 04:00:00 -0600

We all need a little inspiration. Are you a movie lover? In this episode we’re talking about movies. Not just any movies, but movies that will inspire you to live with intention.

We’re talking about classic movies, little known movies, and movies from four different decades.

If you are up for an inspiring movie, listen to today's episode for some inspirational choices that will inspire you to go after your dreams!

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75. 8 Nonfiction Books That Can Change Your Life

Wed, 31 Jul 2024 04:00:00 -0600

Are you a reader? It’s no secret we love to read. We also love to share the best of the books that we read.

Fiction is fun and relaxing and enjoyable, but nonfiction books allow you to learn and grow. They help you understand the world in a wider way, and build new knowledge. Nonfiction books also grow your vocabulary, make you think, help you solve problems, and allow you to dig into your interests.

In this episode we share the best of the nonfiction books that we have read, and believe us when we say these are books that can change your life.

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74. Is it Time to Add More Play to Your Life?

Wed, 24 Jul 2024 04:00:00 -0600

What is the first thing you think about when we tell you that we all need to incorporate more play into our adult lives? That play is silly? Maybe it's a waste of time when you could be doing something more productive?

Don’t worry. We aren’t judging. We understand. But the research suggests we are all wrong when we don’t incorporate playfulness into our lives. We actually need to be more playful in our adult lives.

Stick around as we tell you why it is important to incorporate more play into our lives and explore easy options for adding more play. We will not only give your permission to add more play into your days, we will give you the justification to do so!

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73. How to Build Better Relationships: Lessons from Our Pets

Wed, 17 Jul 2024 04:00:00 -0600

Relationships are complex. We all want to build better relationships but sometimes all of the complicating factors that accompany relationship get in the way.

In this episode, we discuss ways to build better relationships by examining the lessons we can learn from some of the most uncomplicated and genuine relationships we have. What relationships are those? The relationships we have with our pets.

Though this episode is lighthearted and fun, it is also important. Our pets have a lot to teach us about building strong relationships. All we have to do is listen and learn from them. We hope you’ll join us today to do just that!

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72. Inspirational Teachers In Children’s Books

Wed, 10 Jul 2024 04:00:00 -0600

Could you use a little inspiration from some fabulous fictional teachers to help you renew your passion for teaching?

Maybe you would love a guide to help you work with children with differing abilities, or a teacher to help you devise a plan to improve your classroom. Perhaps you could use a good teacher role model for how to handle difficult situations.

In this episode, we’re talking about our favorite teachers from children’s books. In a world where teachers are often maligned and underappreciated, these teachers are fun, clever, imaginative, effective, and yes, even a little magical.

Who are these amazing teachers? We think you will recognize some old friends and make some new acquaintances.

Listen in for some great tips from beloved teachers in children's books.

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71. Recharge Your Battery, Recharge Your Soul

Wed, 03 Jul 2024 04:00:00 -0600

Have you ever felt emotionally and physically exhausted? Have you ever felt moments when you were completely drained of all energy and inspiration? We have!

We all have those moments when our internal battery is running on or near empty. Just like your cell phone might glitch when the battery life is low, the same can be true when the battery of your soul runs low.

In this episode, we explore how to identify when your internal battery is low, look at what drains your battery, find out how to recharge your battery, and finally we look at proactive steps we can all take to keep our passion charged.

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The Enneagram for Educators Program

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70. Finding Balance Between Work Life and Home Life

Wed, 26 Jun 2024 04:00:00 -0600

We've all been too busy, too exhausted, and too overwhelmed to make the kind of difference we want to make for our students and still enjoy the rest of our lives.

School has a way of taking over your life. If you have struggled with overwork and exhaustion and are feeling like you are never good enough and will never get it all done, it might be time to take back your life.

In this episode we’re talking about finding balance in our work and home lives. We’re going to tackle the real story about finding balance and share seven strategies that can help find more balance between your work life and home life.

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The Enneagram for Educators Program

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69. Our Best Summer Reading Suggestions

Wed, 19 Jun 2024 04:00:00 -0600

Calling all readers! It's summer, and we’re ready to head outdoors, drop into a comfy chair, pour a big glass of iced tea and spend some time with a good book.

When it comes to finding books, we’re always open to suggestions, so today we’ve decided to share some of our own suggestions. Grab a pencil and a notepad and get ready to write down some titles as we share some of our recent favorites.

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68. Life Lessons from Beloved Children’s Book Characters

Wed, 12 Jun 2024 04:00:00 -0600

We all love children’s books. Reading stories provides great lessons for our classrooms, but our most beloved storybook friends also have a few life lessons for us as teachers and adults.

What do our favorite storybook characters have to teach us? Check out this episode to see if we reference your favorite children’s story character and to see what important life lessons we can learn from these beloved fictional characters.

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67. Tips to Reduce the Tension of Teacher Transitions

Wed, 05 Jun 2024 04:00:00 -0600

As teachers, transitions in our career are always happening. Some of these teaching transitions are voluntary and some are involuntary. Some are welcome and some are not.

Learning to reduce the tension of transitions can be a good lesson for all of us, no matter the time of the year or the place we are in our careers when the transition occurs.

In this episode, we explore common types of teacher transitions as well as strategies we can use to reduce the tension that inevitably surrounds us as we experience transitions.

Whether your next transition is known to you, or is hiding around the corner waiting for the right moment to catch you off guard, you will definitely want to have these tension-reducing tips in your back pocket!

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66. The Best Teacher Resources You May Be Missing

Wed, 29 May 2024 04:00:00 -0600

We are always looking for ways to make our jobs easier and better. We want students to learn in the best way and we want to keep our sanity and protect our time in the process. As teachers, we are always on the hunt for resources. We look to websites, books, social media and other resources to help us. We buy templates and scour social media for ideas.

But what if we told you the best teacher resources are already in your school building every day?

Stick around as we explore the best teacher resources you may be missing!

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65. The Benefits of a New Teacher Mentoring Program

Wed, 22 May 2024 04:00:00 -0600

The first years of teaching can be fun and exciting. Everything is new, and new teachers are full of optimism. However, these years can also be extremely stressful for new teachers.

That’s where you come in. As an experienced teacher, you can help new teachers sift through their countless emotions, successes, doubts, fears, and skills gaps.

You may be thinking, "That’s not my job! I have enough on my plate already," and you would be correct. But whether you know it or not, you are in this.

The upside is that a new teacher mentoring program can help all teachers and build a stronger school community.

In this episode we’re talking about why a good new teacher mentoring program is important.

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64. Unlocking Hidden Potential

Wed, 15 May 2024 04:00:00 -0600

Do you recognize potential in yourself? Do you see it others- your family members or friends or students?

One of the highest callings in teaching is to see potential in our students, and then both help them see it, and help them develop it.

In this episode, we are unlocking hidden potential- what it is, how to find it, and how to nurture it.

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63. Spring Cleaning Your Life

Wed, 08 May 2024 04:00:00 -0600

Have you considered what a spring cleaning of your life would look like? This is the perfect time to do it!

As we record this, spring is finally here. The winter has come to an end and the season of renewal is upon us. In the spring, many of us are doing spring cleaning of our homes or our classrooms so our physical spaces can reflect the renewal and hope of the spring season.

Join us today as we explore how to do a little spring cleaning of our lives so we can open up to fresh new ideas.

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62. Teachers Supporting Teachers

Wed, 01 May 2024 04:00:00 -0600

Let’s face it, teaching is not easy. Teachers are stressed. Teacher support is crucial, and who better understands our joys and frustrations than other teachers?

Teacher relationships are a special kind of relationship. We are best when we are supporting each other. Teachers need each other and we need to support our colleagues and teacher friends, especially during stressful times.

In this episode, we share our favorite and most effective ways to support the amazing teachers in your teaching team, your building, or even in your family.

We are best when we lift each other up so let’s dive right in and explore the best ways to help each other shine.

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61. What to Do When You're Struggling to Focus

Wed, 24 Apr 2024 04:00:00 -0600

We live in a society that makes it difficult to focus. Visual and audio stimulation surrounds us. Think about it, how long can you go without a phone call, text, or notification on your phone? How long before you are interrupted by someone needing something? We are also plagued with too much to do, not enough time to do it, and the myth that multi-tasking will help us get it all done.

We need to focus.

Today we’re going to talk about things you can do to improve your focus and get more done with fewer distractions.

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60. Are You Playing Small?

Wed, 17 Apr 2024 04:00:00 -0600

It’s no secret that at Inspired Together Teachers we are on a mission to live an inspired life. We talk a lot about things we can do to improve our lives. Today we’re going to talk about something that might seem unimportant, but it has a big effect on how you feel and how you bring forth your light in the world. It’s hard to live an inspired life if you are hiding your light under a bushel. Let’s talk about ways you might be playing small and how you can step into your life in a bigger way.

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59. Letting Go of Imposter Syndrome

Wed, 10 Apr 2024 04:00:00 -0600

Do you ever say to yourself, “I am not good enough”, “I am not ready”, “I don’t know enough”, or, “I hope others don’t realize I don’t know enough to be doing this”? If so, you might be letting imposter syndrome sneak into your life. Imposter syndrome is real and common, but you can overcome it. In today’s episode we will explore how imposter syndrome might be sneaking into your thoughts and what you can do to banish it!

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58. Why Kids Don't Do What You Tell Them to Do

Wed, 03 Apr 2024 04:00:00 -0600

Do you ever feel the exasperation of asking kids to do something only for it to fall on deaf ears? These “kids” could be your students at school or your family members at home. They could be young children or teenagers. No matter the age, do you find yourself wishing they would just do what you ask so life could be easier? We don’t have all of the answers to this age-old dilemma, but in this episode we share some useful suggestions to decrease your frustration and get you and the kids in your life more in sync.

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57. Creating Happiness- Our Listeners' Favorite Episode

Wed, 27 Mar 2024 04:00:00 -0600

Welcome to the Inspired Together Teachers podcast. This month we are celebrating the one year anniversary of this podcast.

For 56 weeks straight we have released an episode designed to help busy teachers live their best lives both at home and at work.

You have responded with thousands of downs loads, wonderful reviews and comments, and messages in our DM’s and inbox that tell us that what we are doing matters. Thank you.

What may have shocked us the most in the past year is the number of listeners from different countries. In case you’re wondering, the majority of our listeners come from the United States, Australia, and then Mexico. In this past year we have also had listeners from 39 different countries! We appreciate each of you!

In celebration of our one year anniversary, we decided to honor our listeners by sharing our listeners' favorite episode. Creating Happiness, our third episode, is our most downloaded episode. We are happy to revisit that episode today, and we hope you not only enjoy listening but perhaps use it as inspiration to create a little more happiness in your own life.

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56. The Inspired Life- Anniversary Edition

Wed, 20 Mar 2024 04:00:00 -0600

Welcome back to the Inspired Together Teachers podcast! This is a special week because we are celebrating the one year anniversary of this podcast. First, let us say thank you! Thank you for the thousands of downloads, the listeners from 39 different countries, the comments, the reviews, and all of your amazing feedback and support. We are so grateful to be part of this community of teachers intentionally living our best work and home lives.

We thought our one year anniversary was a great opportunity to go back and revisit the episode that started it all! In Episode 1, The Inspired Life, we introduced an ongoing theme in this podcast- why and how we can live an inspired life. We hope you enjoy listening to this for the first time or revising it as a reminder and refresher. Thanks again for celebrating this special milestone with us.

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55. Embracing Change

Wed, 13 Mar 2024 04:00:00 -0600

When talking about a change, have you ever heard that that you should just “deal with it”? Or, maybe you've heard people tell you to just accept the change.

If you were to move past dealing with or accepting change and instead began to embrace change, how would it look and feel different?

In this episode, the final in a four part series about change, we will explore ways that you can embrace the changes that come your way in your work and home life.

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54. Is This Change Worth Fighting?

Wed, 06 Mar 2024 04:00:00 -0600

When faced with change, do you ever find yourself wondering if this is a change worth fighting? Have you ever found yourself torn as to whether you should accept the change in front of you, or whether you should stand up and fight against the change?

It would be exhausting to fight all the changes in our lives. However, there are some battles worth fighting. In this episode we explore how to know which changes are worth your time, energy, and resources to fight.

This is the third in a special four-part series where we are exploring ways to make change easier. Today we are talking about which changes to accept and which to fight! Join us for this important discussion!

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53. Make Change Easier by Adjusting Your Mindset and Habits

Wed, 28 Feb 2024 04:00:00 -0600

Whether it's good or bad, change is inevitable and you can’t just ignore it or avoid it. How we react to change impacts our overall life and happiness.

In this special four part series, we explore ways to make change easier. In Episode 52 we discussed how we can prepare ourselves for change. In the next two episodes we will talk about how to determine which changes are worth fighting for and how to embrace change.

In this episode, we discuss how we can create habits and mindsets to help you adjust to change. You will likely be surprised what a difference your habits and mindset can make. We can’t wait to share what we have learned with you!

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52. Change is Hard. Make It Easier. Prepare Yourself.

Wed, 21 Feb 2024 04:00:00 -0600

Do you struggle with change? If so, you’re not alone. Change is inevitable. Change can be good or bad, but even good change can cause us stress. How we react to change impacts our overall life and happiness. There are simple and specific solutions to this struggle.

Change is coming, as much as we may want to ignore or avoid it, so we are kicking off this important series today by exploring how we can best prepare ourselves for the life and work changes that are surely coming our way.

In this special four part series, we explore ways we can prepare ourselves for change, create habits and mindsets to overcome change, decide which changes are worth fighting and finally we will explore how to embrace change.

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51. Teaching With Heart

Wed, 14 Feb 2024 04:00:00 -0600

When you're teaching with heart, you are bound to get burned. You’re also bound to feel deep pride, satisfaction, and joy. How do you teach with heart and keep your emotions in check? In this episode, we explore what happens when heart centered teachers experience strong emotions and steps to take to help you balance those emotions.

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50. Teaching With Laughter and Tears

Wed, 07 Feb 2024 04:00:00 -0600

Have you laughed at school recently? Have you cried? The acts of both laughing and crying have a significant impact on our physical and psychological health. Both laughter and tears help us to regulate our minds and bodies.

Laughing and crying are gifts that our body gives to all of us to help us respond to life’s challenges and celebrations. In this episode we will explore why we laugh and cry, how laughing and crying are good for us, and how you can add more laughter to your life and classroom.

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49. Tips for Giving and Receiving Advice

Wed, 31 Jan 2024 04:00:00 -0600

In the last day, week, or month, how many times have you been given advice at work or in your personal life? How many times have you given advice to someone else in this same time period? In this episode, we will explore what to do when you are the receiver of unsolicited advice and what you can do make sure the advice you give is useful and welcomed.

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48. Time Hacks for Busy Teachers

Wed, 24 Jan 2024 04:00:00 -0600

Do you often feel too busy, overwhelmed with things to do, and over extended? Are you fueled by caffeine, using sugar as a quick boost or living on adrenalin? If so, you might benefit from these time hacks that will allow you to make the best of your time and take control of your to-do list.

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47. Creating Your Life Vision: Beyond the Vision Board

Wed, 17 Jan 2024 04:00:00 -0600

Have you ever made a vision board? It’s fun to make vision boards and fun to dream about the things you want to have. But does it work? In this episode, we’re talking about creating a vision for the life you want to have and how to use visualization strategies to help you keep your dreams close and stay motivated. You'll need ways to remind yourself to be the person you need to be to get the things you want to have, and action steps that will bring your visions to reality.

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46. What's Stopping You from Reaching Your Goals?

Wed, 10 Jan 2024 04:00:00 -0600

What’s stopping YOU from achieving your goals? Goals are good for us. Goals give us something to strive for, they give us purpose and when we achieve them, can be a great source of satisfaction and pride. Goals give us direction and help us realize our dreams are within our reach. If goals are so good for us, why do we struggle so much to achieve them? What can we do to ensure we set goals that we can actually achieve?

Today, we discuss common mistakes people make when setting goals and tips to make sure you are setting goals that you can achieve.

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45. Conquering Criticism

Wed, 03 Jan 2024 04:00:00 -0600

Fear of criticism can be a powerful deterrent in our lives. Do you have a fear of failure? Are you afraid to let your real ideas and preferences known? Do your fears of what people will think ever hold you back from living a life you want to live? If any of these things are true, you might have a fear of criticism. Today, we’re talking about how to cope with and conquer criticism.

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44. Finding Optimism in Silver Linings

Wed, 27 Dec 2023 04:00:00 -0600

Have you ever been given the advice to look for the silver lining in a tough situation? Do you give that advice yourself? What does that really mean and what are the steps we should be taking to find the silver lining? Today we are discussing optimism and why looking for the silver lining can improve your work life, home life, health, and well being.

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43. The Power of Traditions

Wed, 20 Dec 2023 04:00:00 -0600

This is the time of year when we are all involved in planning for and carrying out traditions. What are your traditions? Do you follow traditions from your childhood or have you changed them or even gotten rid of them? Why do we even have traditions and is there still value in them? In this episode, we’re talking about traditions and how they affect or personal life and our life at school.

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42. Are You Successful?

Wed, 13 Dec 2023 04:00:00 -0600

Do you consider yourself to be successful? Are you a successful teacher? Have you been successful as a friend or family member?

In your work life, you likely have experienced teacher evaluation systems that determine success by someone else's definition. You may also feel measured by someone else’s metrics for success in your home life. Today we're discussing 7 different and insightful measures of success, applicable in your work and home life, that can help you gauge your level of success.

There are no rubrics or tests here! Instead you will find 7 thoughtful ways to examine success in your work and home life!

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41. Create an Empowering Environment with Playlists

Wed, 06 Dec 2023 04:00:00 -0600

Do you create music playlists? You can use music playlists to find inspiration, to create calm and relaxing spaces, or to create more energy. Today we’re talking about empowering ways to use playlists in your life.

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40. Spark Up Your Space and Energize your Environment

Wed, 29 Nov 2023 04:00:00 -0600

Do you ever sit in a meeting and struggle to stay awake? Do you ever find yourself at a family gathering and cringe because the atmosphere is so toxic you are afraid to say anything? Do you look around your classroom and wonder what you could do to “spark it up” just a bit? Today we’re talking about how you can energize your environment, at work and at home, by looking at them through the lens of six paradoxes. Don’t worry, it is much easier than it sounds. All you need are a few guidelines about holding the tension of opposites and we are glad to share them with you!

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39. Enjoy Self -care and Build Empathy With Books that Transform

Wed, 22 Nov 2023 04:00:00 -0600

Do you struggle to find or take time for self-care? Do you love to read for pleasure, but usually feel a little guilty when you take the time to read? Today we’re talking about books that you can read for enjoyment that will also help you to build empathy. These are books that might impact how you see your students or how you view your job. Our book recommendations may also help you understand the power you have as an educator to change lives. Today we share 10 of our favorite books that can simultaneously help you achieve self-care AND elevate your teacher empathy.

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38. The Enneagram Harmony Triads

Wed, 15 Nov 2023 04:00:00 -0600

Today’s episode wraps up our Enneagram series. We'll help you bring your knowledge and understanding of the Enneagram full circle by introducing you to the Harmony Triads. The Enneagram Harmony Triads help us to find balance and harmony by accessing the wisdom of our head, heart, and gut instincts. Developing the best traits of your three Harmony numbers will help you to grow personally and to improve relationships with your family, friends, and even your students. You won't want to miss this episode where you will discover your harmony triads and how to use them.

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37. The Enneagram for Educators Types 5, 6, and 7

Wed, 08 Nov 2023 04:00:00 -0600

If you want to learn more about the Enneagram and how Enneagram patterns play out in your life and in the lives of others around you, stay tuned. This is part four of our Enneagram series. Today we are going to talk about the head types- types five, six, and seven. What does it mean to be a head type and how does that show up in you or in your family, friends, and students? Are you a head type? Who do you know who is a type 5, 6, or 7? Let’s find out!

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36. The Enneagram for Educators Type 2, 3, and 4

Wed, 01 Nov 2023 04:00:00 -0600

Have you ever wished you understood why people do the things they do? Today we are excited to bring you the third episode in our Enneagram for Educators series. This series will help you understand the Enneagram and how Enneagram patterns play out in your life and in the lives of your family members, friends, and the students you work with. In episode 34 we introduced the Enneagram, and in episode 35 we discussed types 8, 9 and 1. Today we are talking about the heart types of 2, 3, and 4. You might be a heart type, and if not, you certainly know one. What does it look like to be a heart type? What motivates them? Stay tuned as we talk about the patterns of the heart types.

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35. The Enneagram for Educators Types 8, 9, and 1

Wed, 25 Oct 2023 04:00:00 -0600

Are you curious about the Enneagram types and how behavior, thinking, and motivation patterns affect you and those around you? In part two of this Enneagram series you will learn more about the Enneagram and the patterns of types 8, 9, and 1. What does it mean to be an instinctive type and how does that show up in you or in your family, friends, and students? This episode will help you determine if you are a type 8, 9, or 1 and will help you to better understand, support, and work with the 8s, 9s, and 1s in your life.

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34. The Enneagram for Educators

Wed, 18 Oct 2023 04:00:00 -0600

If you have ever struggled with motivation in your life or classroom, today's episode is for you! We are going to introduce you to the tool of the Enneagram, which has great potential for educators. The Enneagram will help you understand people’s thinking and behavior patterns and how they are motivated. As certified Enneagram trainers, we are excited to share this episode which is the first episode in our special series on the Enneagram.

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33. Intent vs Impact

Wed, 11 Oct 2023 04:00:00 -0600

Have you ever had good intentions for your word or actions, only to have them fall flat? Have you ever been well-intentioned but the impact you left was not at all the positive experience you had hoped to create? Maybe you have been on the receiving end of an interaction that left a negative impact on you, though you know the other person likely had good intentions. In this episode we are exploring the gap between intentions and impact- what it means, what to do when impact does not align with intentions, and how to be proactive to avoid unintentional negative interactions.

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32. The Power of Your "Microphone"

Wed, 04 Oct 2023 04:00:00 -0600

Whether or not you realize it, you have the power of a microphone. You may not even own a microphone, but you have something to say, and people to say it to. You might also give your microphone, virtually or otherwise, to others, which allows them to amplify their own messages. You also use your microphone, for better or for worse, to clarify and amplify the things you say to yourself. Today, we’re talking about the power of your microphone. You don’t want to miss this mic-drop episode.

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31. Finding More Joy

Wed, 27 Sep 2023 04:00:00 -0600

Call them glimmers, shimmers, or moments of joy- we all want more meaningful experiences. These small, joy filled experiences make our days better and more better days add up to happier lives. If you are looking for more happiness and life satisfaction, don’t miss this episode.

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30. 5 Life Lessons that Stand the Test of Time

Wed, 20 Sep 2023 04:00:00 -0600

You’ve probably heard the expression, “Everything old is new again.” There are always new ideas, new strategies and new concepts. Sometimes things do cycle back around again. Technology demands that we learn new skills and adopt new practices. When it comes to teaching, and living, there are strategies that manage to survive in some form or other, through different times and places. Today, we’re taking a look at lessons that stand the test of time.

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29. Stop Procrastinating!

Wed, 13 Sep 2023 04:00:00 -0600

Do you ever procrastinate? Based on our own experiences, we’re going to guess that the answer is yes. Procrastination is an almost universal experience. Why do we procrastinate? What forms does our procrastination take? And most importantly, what are some steps we can take to stop procrastinating? In this episode, we’re talking about our old nemesis, procrastination.

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28. The Power of Being Yourself

Wed, 06 Sep 2023 04:00:00 -0600

What would happen if you were to live your life as the truest version of yourself, the version of yourself that you like best? We are all on a journey of self -awareness, whether you realize it or not. According to Joseph Campbell, “The privilege of a lifetime is being who you are.” In this episode we are exploring the power of being yourself.

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27. What Every Teacher Needs to Know About Resilience

Wed, 30 Aug 2023 04:00:00 -0600

We’re hearing about it everywhere and you are probably hearing about it too. It has become the latest buzzword word in education. We’re talking about resilience. We all have an idea of what it means to be resilient, and a vague idea of why teachers need resilience. But, why is this today’s buzzword? Is resilience overhyped? What is resilience? Why do you need to be more resilient? And most importantly, how can you become more resilient? Today we are exploring resilience.

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26. Who Influences You?

Wed, 23 Aug 2023 04:00:00 -0600

The people around us influence our every day actions and behaviors. They also influence our beliefs, our values, and our attitudes. Who influences you and are they influencing you in a way that is positive? In this episode we’re talking about the people around you and how to make sure their influence is helping you to live the life you want to live.

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25. The Courage to Be Bold

Wed, 16 Aug 2023 04:00:00 -0600

When you hear the word “bold” what do you think of? Does boldness have a negative or positive connotation for you? Boldness can actually be one of your best attributes if used well. Today, we’re examining what it means to be bold, why being bold is actually a good thing, and discussing 4 steps you can take to build your boldness muscle.

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24. How to Increase Student Engagement

Wed, 09 Aug 2023 04:00:00 -0600

Do you ever wish that your students were more engaged, that they cared more about what they were learning or that they would take learning more seriously? If so, you might need to increase student engagement.

Let’s face it, it is more fun and less stressful to teach students who are engaged. When students are engaged, you have fewer behavior challenges. Your lessons run more smoothly, and you accomplish more in less time. Students complete tasks and turn in their assignments. They also remember more of what they learned. Does that sound like a dream? It’s possible. In this episode we're talking about tried and true ways you can increase student engagement.

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23. 10 Tips to Get Your School Year Off to a Great Start

Wed, 02 Aug 2023 04:00:00 -0600

There is something special about the beginning of a new school year. Each new year brings new opportunities and a fresh start with fresh faces. Today we are talking about steps you can take to make sure the new school year gets off to a great start. Listen as we countdown our top ten suggestions for starting the new school year with energy, strength, and optimism.

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22. What's Draining Your Energy?

Wed, 26 Jul 2023 04:00:00 -0600

Have you ever started out a day or week with lots of energy only to find that you are somehow drained of all of that energy, leaving you feeling frustrated, tired, or maybe even angry? In today's episode we to discuss what might be draining your energy and talk about solutions to the problem. Your energy is important; you’re going to want to hear today’s episode!

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21. The Power of Creativity

Wed, 19 Jul 2023 04:00:00 -0600

What is the world’s most desperately needed skill and one that no one is talking about? Creativity! Creativity is wildly misunderstood but needed now more than ever. Today, we’re talking about why we need creativity and how you can get more of it.

Creativity is vital to not only the arts, but to problem solving and innovation. We can all become more creative and teach our students to become more creative as well. Our creativity may very well be our gift to the world.

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20. Build Your Star System of Support

Wed, 12 Jul 2023 04:00:00 -0600

Good bye dream team- hello star system! In this episode we’re going to describe why the superstar teacher is a myth. You can be a superstar, you just can’t be one alone. Teaching today is tough and we need more than a dream team. What we need is an entire constellation because together, we can all shine more brightly.

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19. The Power to Design Your Life

Wed, 05 Jul 2023 04:00:00 -0600

We all want to live our best, truest, and most fulfilled life. You can leave that chance, or you can make it a choice. In this episode we’re talking about how you can design your own best life!

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18. Relax and Unwind with a Wallet-Friendly Staycation

Wed, 28 Jun 2023 04:00:00 -0600

Are you in need of a vacation? Are you out of time or money and can't take a trip?

Everyone needs to get away and unwind. We all like a change of scenery and a chance to experience new things. If you can’t go away on a vacation you can still rest, relax, and be rejuvenated.

Go ahead, give yourself permission to get out of your daily routine. You can slow down, let go of work and enjoy many wonderful experiences without going far from home or spending a lot of money. Many vacation-like experiences are closer than you think.

In this episode we give you ideas for having a great vacation close to home.

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17. Get Out of Your Head!

Wed, 21 Jun 2023 04:00:00 -0600

Do you spend most of your day in thinking mode? Our jobs require us to do a lot of thinking, reasoning and analyzing. Our best work comes from thinking…or does it? In today’s episode we are going to talk about three ways of accessing wisdom.

We are all used to living and working from our heads, and brain wisdom is accepted and appreciated. However, we also have access to heart wisdom and gut wisdom. Together the three types of wisdom can make for a more complete picture of wisdom and real knowing.

Is it time for you to get out of your head? Listen to this episode to find out!

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16. Real Self-Care

Wed, 14 Jun 2023 04:00:00 -0600

Have you ever been frustrated by self-care? Maybe you can’t find the time to indulge in a yoga class or journaling or meditation. Or maybe you can’t afford a spa day, a massage, or even a latte.

Do you indulge in self-care only to find that it feels good for a moment, but you quickly wind up stressed once again? Some things that are generally considered self-care may or may not be real self-care for you. What does your real self-care look like?

We’re talking about real-self care today.

True self-care is an inside job. Self-care is not a temporary escape from life’s stresses. It is not a product that you can buy or a place that you can go. Real self-care is different for each of us. We find it by connecting our choices and actions to our values.

Real self-care involves making difficult decisions that will pay off in the long run as we build a life around the relationships and activities that matter most to us. When it is done well, real-self care is empowering.

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15. Raise Your Standards

Wed, 07 Jun 2023 04:00:00 -0600

We all have personal standards. Sometimes they serve us well and sometimes they don’t. In this episode we talk about the standards you have set for yourself and where you might need to examine them, tweak them, or even change them.

We’re not talking about Common Core or state standards, we’re talking about the standards you set for yourself, the standards you live by and that drive your actions. Though the educational system may set the curricular standards, you are in charge of setting your own life standards!

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14. Are You Making an Impact?

Wed, 31 May 2023 04:00:00 -0600

Do you ever wonder if you are making a positive impact? You’ve been working really hard, yet it is human nature to question yourself. Does what I do matter? Do students even notice or care how much I am working for them? Does my family feel loved and cared for? Are my relationships with friends meaningful? In this episode we are talking about how to know if you are making an impact.

While it is human nature to question ourselves, you are making more of an impact than you know. You are making an impact in the classroom through your words and actions. The same applies to your home life. Though you may never be fully aware of the impact you are making, continue to care, to teach, and to positively impact those around you. You are more powerful than you know.

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13. Mindset Shifts that Change Your Life Experience

Wed, 24 May 2023 04:00:00 -0600

We all have beliefs that determine not only what we think, but influence the choices we make, and ultimately, how we live our lives. We all have limiting beliefs that are holding us back. Have you identified beliefs that are holding you back? In today’s episode, we're talking about mindset shifts that can improve how you experience your life.

Our mindset beliefs influence our lives for better or for worse. The good news is that we can shift those beliefs. The science of neuroplasticity demonstrates that we can add new pathways in our brains, and that with disuse old pathways will gradually fade out and even disappear. In order to start to shift your mindset, notice your beliefs, examine them, and then take small steps that will prove that whatever it is you believe is not really true.

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12. Simple Ways to Improve Your Life

Wed, 17 May 2023 04:00:00 -0600

What if we told you that you could improve your life by doing small, simple things that have a big impact?

Life is not about perfection. It is about moving in the right direction. You don’t need to up end your entire life to improve your life. You just need to focus on small, positive actions that add up to big momentum.

Leveling up your life can be easier than you think! In this episode we are sharing small, easy things you can do to that make a big impact on your life.

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11. Maximize Your Morning Routine

Wed, 10 May 2023 04:00:00 -0600

Stop the snooze button! Are you ready to kick start your day so that you start with intention, find more calmness and peace, develop more clarity and focus, increase your productivity and even improve your health? It is a tall order, and in this episode we are talking about ways to maximize your morning routine so you can become the person you are meant to be!

Establishing a morning routine can help you set you day with intention and grow in clarity, focus and productivity, while lowering stress and overwhelm. How you wake up and start each day can dramatically affect your level of success and satisfaction in your life.

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10. Do What Makes You Feel Alive

Wed, 03 May 2023 04:00:00 -0600

When you are doing something you love, that challenges you a bit and that you find profoundly worthwhile, you are taking charge of your life and creating intrinsic happiness. If you want to improve your life, improve the quality of your experiences. Take control of the things you can so that what you do, when, and with whom will enable you to do your best work. In this episode, we're talking about how to do more of what makes you feel alive!

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9. You Set the Tone

Wed, 26 Apr 2023 04:00:00 -0600

Whether or not you are aware of it, your attitudes and beliefs and behaviors can influence those around you. You set the tone. You set the tone for your own life, for your classroom and school culture and in your interactions with others. You get to set a tone that aligns with your values and your vision and in doing so, you are more powerful than you think.

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8. Choose Your Battles

Wed, 19 Apr 2023 04:00:00 -0600

Do you sometime feel like you are facing too many obstacles at home and at work? Are there times when you question which of the issues you should engage with and which you just need to let pass you by? In this episode we explore strategies you can use to decide which battles in your work and home life are worth fighting and which ones you should ignore.

There are many things each day battling for our time and attention. We only have the capacity to fight so many battles at a time. Choose your battles wisely.

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7. Prevent, Eliminate, or Recover From Stress

Wed, 12 Apr 2023 04:00:00 -0600

Have you felt stress in the last day? The last week? Or maybe even in the last hour? When you understand where your stress comes from, you can find ways to prevent it, eliminate it, or recover from it. In this episode, we will discuss ways to prevent, eliminate and recover from stress. You’re not going to want to miss this one!

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6. Set Priorities to Take Back Your Life

Wed, 05 Apr 2023 04:00:00 -0600

Have you ever found yourself with so much to do that you are so overwhelmed that you don't even know where to begin? Do you often feel that you are stretched to thin?

In this episode, we talk about setting priorities and how asking yourself a few questions each day can lead to the clarity to help you take control of your life.

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5. The Power of Community

Wed, 29 Mar 2023 04:00:00 -0600

Did you know that there is an invisible system of support that is available to all of us? Life is challenging, and we need all the support we can get. How can you become connected to this kind of system or even help to create it? In today's episode, we're talking about the power of community.

Author and happiness researcher Shawn Achor says, "True happiness and success can’t be pursued alone. We need the support of others, those who “get it” and keep us inspired, help us think in new ways and collectively make each other better." We want you to find and acess the power of community. You deserve to be surrounded by others who life you up and make you better.

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4. How to Grow in Confidence

Wed, 22 Mar 2023 04:00:00 -0600

Have you ever struggled with confidence? Have you ever had an experience that shook your confidence? In this episode we’re talking about confidence and how you can grow in confidence.

You CAN take steps to become more confident. You have many qualities that make you a good teacher. Step into your own uniqueness, embrace your own teaching style, and accept that despite bad days and struggles, you have a valuable role to play in the lives of the students you teach.

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3. Creating Happiness

Wed, 15 Mar 2023 04:04:00 -0600

Do you want more happiness in your work and home life? Don’t we all? In today’s episode we’re going to talk about research based ways to up your happiness game.

The science of neuroplasticity tells us that we can adjust our mindset by creating new pathways in our brains. When we learn to focus on the positive things in our lives, our brains will start to create stonger pathways that allow us to more easily recognize even more positive things in our lives.

When we recognize what makes us happy, we can do more of those things. We ALL have the power to be more fulfilled and successful in the things that matter to us.

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2. What Every Teacher Needs to Know About Motivation

Wed, 15 Mar 2023 04:00:00 -0600

Have you ever struggled to motivate yourself to do something? Have you ever struggled with student motivation? What about motivation of family members or friends? Well listen up, because today’s episode will rock your world.

Understanding how motivation works is key to creating circumstances for motivation to occur. We are motivated by having autonomy, the opportunity to master things and by finding purpose in our work. Once you understand this, it can change your teaching and your life.

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