Head over to the show notes: www.wifeteachermommy.com/podcasts/coaching-certification-2

Have you ever wondered about life coaching? What it is and what it can offer you? Have you ever thought that you might need life coaching? If you've asked yourself any of those questions before then this episode is for you!

I've was curious about life coaching once upon a time and now I am a life coach! On this special two part episode, I’m opening the curtains and giving you a sneak peek inside how and why I began my life coaching certification journey.

This two part episode is all about my coaching certification journey that I did through The Life Coach School. I dive into all about how I began my journey, how I found out about life coaching, how I went from being life coached to becoming I life coach. I cover it all!

At first I was resistant to the idea of becoming a life coach due to time and money constraints. It ended up costing me $21,000! But I decided to go ahead and trust the process and it is one of the best decisions I've ever made. On this episode, I go over what I learned through the certification process, including tools like self coaching, emotion processing, mindset strategies and so much more.

While this was a very large investment, it was totally worth worth it because it has helped transform my life and allowed me to help others through coaching. The opportunity to coach and help you and the teacher community has made the investment 100% worth it!

Don't miss part two of this special episode coming this Friday. I'll be talking all about how you do not need to get a full coaching certification in order to apply these tools to better their own lives and the lives of those around you. Tune in on Friday to find out how!

On the fence about joining the Wife Teacher Mommy Club or showing up for a live life coaching call? By the end of the episode, we will have answered all of your questions and put any fears or uncertainties to rest. Life coaching has definitely changed our lives for the better, and we know you’ll be able to benefit from it as well! 

Head over to the show notes: https://www.wifeteachermommy.com/podcast/coaching-certification/

• A brief overview of what life coaching is and how it can help with all aspects of your life
• My personal journey with life coaching and how I came to be a life coach
• Why I am so happy and grateful that I decided to become a life coach
• How everyone can get what they want out of life coaching
• The most powerful result or change is through a personal mindset shift 
• How Chrissy and I can help you as your teacher life coaches

• Join the Wife Teacher Mommy Club!
• Wife Teacher Mommy: Mentioned on Podcast Amazon List 

We have never done an episode like today's episode! For the first time on the podcast we are doing a co-hosted episode. We have the amazing Brittany Blackwell from The Resilient Teacher Podcast co-hosting the podcast today and we're talking all about teacher self care!

Brittany Blackwell, M.Ed. is an award-winning special educator, podcast host of "The Resilient Teacher Podcast", and teacher resilience strategist from South Carolina with over ten years of experience working with elementary and middle school classrooms.  Brittany is no stranger to teacher burnout and has a passion for empowering teachers and educational leaders to prioritize their mental health and develop stress management and self care skills for teachers.

Brittany is not just the host of the Resilient Teacher Podcast, she is a true advocate for self-care in the teaching profession. As someone who understands the demands and challenges that teachers face, Brittany shares valuable tips and insights on taking care of yourself while caring for others.!

In this episode, we break down the misconception that self-care is selfish or something that can be put off until after taking care of others. We also dive into the significance of prioritizing yourself in order to have the energy and mindset to support others.

Self-awareness plays a vital role in self-care, and we explore different practices, like thought downloads or brain dumps, that can help teachers and parents identify and address feelings of overwhelm.

If you're ready to kick burnout to the curb and feel confident in prioritizing self-care, this is an episode you don't want to miss. So grab your favorite beverage, get cozy, and join Kelsey and Brittany in this empowering conversation on teacher self-care.

Head over to the show notes: https://www.wifeteachermommy.com/podcast/teacher-self-care/

• What self care is and how it's different for everybody
• How prioritizing self-care is not selfish, but rather essential for teachers and parents to thrive and effectively care for others
• How teachers can determine the best ways do self care so they don’t burnout
• Why self-awareness is key to practicing effective self-care
• Tools like thought downloads or brain dumps can help identify and address feelings of overwhelm
• Why you should join the Summer Self-Care Conference, hosted by Brittany, to develop sustainable self-care habits before the next school year

• Wife Teacher Mommy Club
• Teaching Mind Body and Soul Self Care Conference
• The Resilient Teacher Podcast
• Teaching Mind Body and Soul Instagram
• Wife Teacher Mommy: Mentioned on Podcast Amazon List

Do you want to get your space organized so you can feel better? Guess what- it all starts with our mindset. Even cleaning up our space! On today's episode I'm sharing what you can do to declutter your mind and your space.

This episode is a special one! Last month we had a Wife Teacher Mommy Club coaching call all about how to declutter your mind and your space. With the new school year slowly approaching, I figured it would be the perfect to air this inspiring coaching call on our podcast today.

Most people think of organization as keeping things together or putting items in a bin, but it’s so much more than that and we dive into it on today's episode. We talk about why organization has to start in your mind and actionable tips on how to declutter your mind.

We talk all about the importance of figuring out WHY you are decluttering. As humans we have attachment to things based on the past, so we hold on to them. It's important to ask whether they are truly essential. Analyzing our thoughts and identifying the reason we hold on to "unnecessary" items is an important aspect of decluttering our minds.

One of the tips we dive into why it is important to create habits and mindsets for a more organized space. Try incorporating a 15-minute pickup at the beginning and end of each day to build the habit of tidying up. Another tip is to get your kids involved in the clean up as well.

Everyone wants to achieve work-life balance, and having the right organizational skills will help you with achieving that goal. It doesn’t matter if you’re a mom, homeschool parent or veteran teacher, there’s an organization tip that will resonate with you.

Listen to this episode for tips, tricks, and hacks that will ultimately make your life AND classroom run smoothly and your life simpler! 

Head over to the show notes: https://www.wifeteachermommy.com/podcast/declutter-your-mind/

• An easy step you can take if organization doesn’t come easily to you
• Insight into what the disconnect could be with your organizational system 
• How taking small, manageable steps towards decluttering can make the process easier and more enjoyable
• Why understanding the beliefs and attachment to items is important before deciding to declutter
• How to ask if an item helps create the desired life and space
• Why setting up effective classroom organization helps provide work life and home balance

• Join the Wife Teacher Mommy Club!
• Minimalista Book
• Wife Teacher Mommy: Mentioned on Podcast Amazon List 

• Easy Classroom Organization & Systems with Kristen Donegan [episode 17]
• Classroom Organization Ideas You Will Love
• How To Make an Intentional Schedule (And Actually Stick to It!) [episode 77]
• How To Practice True Self-Care as a Teacher and/or Parent [episode 56]
• How to OWN Your Wins & Set Intentional Teacher Goals [episode 52]
• Classroom Organization Tips: Our Big Growing List!

Are you ready for the upcoming school year? I hate to bring that up, but it is real and comes up faster than you expect! With the new school year approaching, we need to consider what our future selves may need for a successful year and that means self care! Today's episode is all about self care and coping strategies for teachers!

This episode is a reairing of a special episode I had the pleasure of recording for Dr. Christine Reeve's podcast.

Dr. Christine Reeve is a behavior specialist, consultant, and director of a program serving students with autism and behavioral issues. She has SO MUCH knowledge to share with us on today's episode.

We talk about all things self care and coping strategies for teachers. We dive into the importance of community and interacting with other educators during the event. There is a misconception that self-care is "selfish", when in reality taking care of ourselves is essential in order to properly care for others.

We also discuss the common trap of people-pleasing that many teachers fall into, as well as the trauma responses, including the fawning response, and the importance of recognizing when it's necessary to advocate for oneself or students.

This episode is FULL of insight, inspiration and actionable tips that will help you improve your coping strategies as a teacher and in the other areas of your life. You DON'T want to miss it!

Head over to the show notes: https://www.wifeteachermommy.com/podcast/coping-strategies-for-teachers/

• How finding a balance between rest and preparing for the future is crucial for a successful school year
• Why self-care is not selfish, but a top priority
• How teachers, especially in a female-dominated profession, often fall into people-pleasing, potentially at the expense of their own needs
• Why you should give yourself grace and credit during challenging times in education
• Practical tips and coping strategies for teachers

• Join the Wife Teacher Mommy Club!
• Dr. Chris Reeve's Website
• Dr. Chris Reeve's Podcast
• Dr. Chris Reeve's TPT
• Crucial Conversations Book
• Wife Teacher Mommy: Mentioned on Podcast Amazon List 

Go to www.wifeteachermommy.com/club to get Wife Teacher Mommy Club lowest offer pricing!

Have you ever wondered about life coaching? What it is and what it can offer you? If you answered yes to either of those questions then this episode is for you! On today’s show, I’m opening the curtains and giving you a sneak peek inside Wife Teacher Mommy Club and our group life coaching. I'm talking all about group life coaching and how we can help you inside the Club! 

Throughout the episode, I explain what it means to be a life coach, particularly if you’re a member of the club. Within life coaching, there are so many different platforms to get coaching and surround yourself with the community.

In the Club you get access to weekly group coaching calls with our certified life coaches for teachers to help you work through the hard stuff and stay focused on your WHY! Each week we’ll discuss common teacher topics voted on by our members, with open time at the end for any questions or concerns you bring to the call.

As a group, we’ll tackle things like:

• How to stop grading on the weekends
• Decreasing planning time while still feeling like an effective educator
• Turning burnout and overwhelm into confidence and greater self-worth
• How to balance being a teacher AND a parent without compromising or failing

On the fence about joining the Wife Teacher Mommy Club or showing up for a group life coaching call? By the end of the episode, we will have answered all of your questions and put any fears or uncertainties to rest. Group life coaching has definitely changed our lives for the better, and we know you’ll be able to benefit from it as well! 

Go to WifeTeacherMommy.com/CLUB to join today! Lock in our current LOWEST pricing- goes up again in August (even if you're listening later though, will likely go up again at some point as the LOWEST membership I know of is $59, and highest is $299 per month. And those DON'T also include teaching resources!) Don't miss it!

Head over to the show notes: https://www.wifeteachermommy.com/podcast/group-life-coaching/

• A brief overview of what group life coaching is and how it can help with all aspects of your life
• My personal journey with life coaching and how I came to be a life coach
• How everyone can get what they want out of group life coaching
• What makes Wife Teacher Mommy Club coaching different
• The most powerful result or change is through a personal mindset shift 

• Join the Wife Teacher Mommy Club!
• Wife Teacher Mommy: Mentioned on Podcast Amazon List 

Have you ever asked yourself, "how do I be more present with my children/students?"

Do you ever get home from school and maybe you're with your kids but you're still thinking about your long to do list? We've all been there, which is why today's episode is so helpful. Today I'm talking with Wife Teacher Mommy community member Trakena Price all about how she's learned how to more fully "check out" after school so she can be a more present mom.

Trakena shares her own experience and provides valuable tips on how to overcome this challenge. She emphasizes the importance of setting boundaries and intentionally transitioning from teacher mode to mom mode. Trakena also highlights the support that teachers have access to, whether it's from their families, the teacher community, or their workplace.

We discuss our own experiences and provide valuable tips on how to check out mentally from work and fully engage with family and personal life. We give you actionable strategies and mindset shifts that can help you transition from teacher mode to mom mode.

Whether you're a homeschool parent, teacher or parent, you can learn actionable tips from this episode and get another perspective. Don't miss it!

Head over to the show notes: https://www.wifeteachermommy.com/podcast/present-at-home

• The challenge of balancing roles as a teacher and a mom
• Why it's important to prioritize self-care and have a support system in place to help with homeschooling responsibilities.
• Strategies for becoming mentally present after school
• The importance of support from the teacher community
• Finding fulfillment in teaching
• The concept of "teacher mommy" support

Educate and Rejuvenate is here! The education event of the year is happening TODAY! Tickets are closed, but JOIN THE CLUB NOW TO GET VIP ACCESS TO THE EVENT. As my gift to you today, I'm giving you a snippet of what you'll get inside Wife Teacher Mommy Club. We have a very special episode for you today. We are airing my session "Owning Your Teacher Wins on today’s episode. I'm talking all about how to own your wins and set intentional teacher goals!

This is the audio version of just one of my two prerecorded sessions, and if you join us in the club you'll get instant access to the Club private podcast so even if you don't have time to sit and watch videos- you can LISTEN to the presentations just like this on a podcast feed to soak up E&R)

In this presentation I discuss the concept of past, present and FUTURE self. Over time we really change into different people, so thinking about what your FUTURE self would tell your PRESENT self will help you see how much you're capable of. By thinking in this way, you can set specific teacher goals from a place of love for yourself and keep positive momentum. Throughout this episode, I give insight to shift the perspective of focusing on the "Gap" to focusing on the "Gain". These are simple, yet effective solutions to overcome your doubts so you will soon own your teacher wins.

Throughout this session, I give insight that I have learned on my journey, to help shift the perspective of focusing on the "Gap" (what we we think we're lacking) to focusing on the "Gain" (what we have achieved). These are simple, yet effective solutions to overcome your doubts so you will soon own your teacher wins.

This episode will help you reach your teacher goals and truly OWN your wins. And if you're looking to get more inspiration, don't forget to join the Club so you can attend Educate and Rejuvenate!

Head over to the show notes: https://www.wifeteachermommy.com/podcast/teacher-wins/

• The Education Event of the Year - Educate and Rejuvenate!
• The benefits of owning your teacher wins and how to reach your teacher goals
• The concept of making your FUTURE SELF happy
• How having a vision board can help you visualize and reach your teacher goals
• Why shifting your mindset to positivity can increase your motivation towards your teacher goals
• How to notice the difference between the gap and the gain
• A simple and easy way you acknowledge your daily wins

• Wife Teacher Mommy Club
• Educate and Rejuvenate
• The Self Coaching Model
• The Gap and the Gain
• The Gap and the Gain Visual
• Wife Teacher Mommy: Mentioned on Podcast Amazon List 

Head over to the show notes: https://www.wifeteachermommy.com/podcast/panic-attack/