In this episode, Lisa gets real about work-life balance—and why the traditional idea of it just doesn’t work for busy educators. Instead of aiming for perfection or stressing about keeping work inside a perfect time block, she shares practical tips for managing stress, protecting your peace, and finding more joy in your day-to-day. With honest stories (yes, even those late-night laminating sessions), mindset shifts like GETMO and hygge, and a whole lot of encouragement, this episode feels like a permission slip to rethink balance in a way that actually fits your real life.<ul><li>Resources Mentioned: <a href="https://courses.chalkboardsuperhero.com/3-ways-evergreen?_ga=2.75128539.835919478.1698334996-1434828290.1695923661&_gl=1*qw1vbl*_ga*MTQzNDgyODI5MC4xNjk1OTIzNjYx*_ga_L7R19GTVXM*MTY5ODMzNDk5Ni42LjEuMTY5ODMzNTAzMS4wLjAuMA.." rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Free training: 3 Simple and Powerful Ways to Cultivate Independence in Your Special Education Classroom </a></li></ul> Show Notes: https://chalkboardsuperhero.com/episode79

In this episode, Lisa gets real about work-life balance—and why the traditional idea of it just doesn’t work for busy educators. Instead of aiming for perfection or stressing about keeping work inside a perfect time block, she shares practical tips for managing stress, protecting your peace, and finding more joy in your day-to-day. With honest stories (yes, even those late-night laminating sessions), mindset shifts like GETMO and hygge, and a whole lot of encouragement, this episode feels like a permission slip to rethink balance in a way that actually fits your real life.Resources Mentioned: Free training: 3 Simple and Powerful Ways to Cultivate Independence in Your Special Education Classroom Show Notes: https://chalkboardsuperhero.com/episode79

In this episode, Lisa gets real about work-life balance—and why the traditional idea of it just doesn’t work for busy educators. Instead of aiming for perfection or stressing about keeping work inside a perfect time block, she shares practical tips for managing stress, protecting your peace, and finding more joy in your day-to-day. With honest stories (yes, even those late-night laminating sessions), mindset shifts like GETMO and hygge, and a whole lot of encouragement, this episode feels like a permission slip to rethink balance in a way that actually fits your real life.<ul><li>Resources Mentioned: <a href="https://courses.chalkboardsuperhero.com/3-ways-evergreen?_ga=2.75128539.835919478.1698334996-1434828290.1695923661&amp;_gl=1*qw1vbl*_ga*MTQzNDgyODI5MC4xNjk1OTIzNjYx*_ga_L7R19GTVXM*MTY5ODMzNDk5Ni42LjEuMTY5ODMzNTAzMS4wLjAuMA.." rel="noopener noreferrer">Free training: 3 Simple and Powerful Ways to Cultivate Independence in Your Special Education Classroom&nbsp;</a></li></ul> Show Notes: https://chalkboardsuperhero.com/episode79

79. Rethinking Work-Life Balance - Finding Joy in the Chaos

Teach, Task Box, Inspire: The Podcast is your go-to educational podcast dedicated to making your job as a special education teacher easier and more enjoyable. Your host, Lisa Hollady, is a veteran special education teacher with a passion for helping teachers like you make a real difference in the lives of your students.

In your demanding roles, you’re constantly juggling various responsibilities, from differentiated instruction and Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) to data collection, and, of course, teaching. That’s where task boxes come in.

Task boxes aren’t just teaching tools. They’re the key to unlocking student independence, student engagement, and personalized learning. Through this podcast, you’ll uncover the incredible task box benefits for your special needs students and practical implemention tips that you can take to your classroom.

Tune in each Monday for a new episode that will equip you with essential strategies and motivation to approach your week with confidence and enthusiasm. Topics will include task box activities, social and emotional development, adaptive teaching, inclusive teaching, supporting diverse learners, classroom management, scheduling, visual aids, and more.

If you’re looking for more special education resources and support with increasing student independence, check out my FREE training at https://chalkboardsuperhero.com/training.

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Teach, Task Box, Inspire: The Podcast is your go-to educational podcast dedicated to making your job as a special education teacher easier and more enjoyable. Your host, Lisa Hollady, is a veteran special education teacher with a passion for helping teachers like you make a real difference in the lives of your students. In your demanding roles, you’re constantly juggling various responsibilities, from differentiated instruction and Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) to data collection, and, of course, teaching. That’s where task boxes come in. Task boxes aren’t just teaching tools. They’re the key to unlocking student independence, student engagement, and personalized learning. Through this podcast, you’ll uncover the incredible task box benefits for your special needs students and practical implemention tips that you can take to your classroom. Tune in each Monday for a new episode that will equip you with essential strategies and motivation to approach your week with confidence and enthusiasm. Topics will include task box activities, social and emotional development, adaptive teaching, inclusive teaching, supporting diverse learners, classroom management, scheduling, visual aids, and more. If you’re looking for more special education resources and support with increasing student independence, check out my FREE training at https://chalkboardsuperhero.com/training.

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