You made it to the halfway point; it's time to begin the second semester! You may feel excited, overwhelmed, and wondering where to start. All those feelings are normal, and I want to be here for you during this transition and give you the four essentials to finish the school year strong!   It's easy to look ahead and get overwhelmed by how much is left to do and how much of the year is still left, but when you know where to focus, it takes away the pressure and simplifies everything. I'm here to help you do just that, but breaking down exactly what to focus on.   In today's episode, you'll learn the four essentials as you head into the second semester of the school year, my top strategies for staying on track both personally and professionally, how to make the most of your time as a counselor, The Clique Collaborative membership, and how to get support from your administration.   Resources Mentioned:

• Resource: Join The Clique Collaborative!
• Podcast: Episode 44, Owning Your Time Management by Using Your Calendar
• Podcast: Episode 108, How Maritza Cha Obtained Her Doctorate and Supports School Counselors 
• Podcast: Episode 88, The Clique Collaborative is Now Open: What to Expect Inside
• Podcast: Episode 6, Guest Interview with Emily, a Member of The Clique Collaborative
• Podcast: Episode 34, Private High School Counselor Finds Wellness Passion: An Interview with Tylee R., Clique Collaborative Member
• Podcast: Episode 33, Math Teacher Turned First-Year Public High School Counselor with Clique Collaborative Member, Liz A.
• Podcast: Episode 35, Perspectives of a Charter High School Counselor with Clique Collaborative Member Chris Z.
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• Sign up for the free, 3-day prep for High School Counseling Job Interviews
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• Join the Clique Collaborative

Full show notes on website: https://counselorclique.com/episode109