Educator State Of Mind

Today I have the honor of interviewing my brother Dakota. We talk about his experience in a transition program for high school graduates in need of additional support to prepare for independent living. 

Educator State Of Mind is written, produced, and performed by Jake Ruzi.To learn more or get involved go to JakeRuzi.com/Podcast 
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A somber episode today. Although we've spent the last week talking about joy, there is a limit to how much joy we can cultivate in our work. Let's explore it today.
 
This week’s topic JOY is inspired by Ali Abdaal’s new book Feel Good Productivity.Get your copy on Amazon.
Educator State Of Mind is written, produced, and performed by Jake Ruzi.To learn more or get involved go to JakeRuzi.com/Podcast 
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If your work doesn't align with your values then you are on the fast track to burnout. Today I walk us through a quick exercise for recognizing our values and the role they play in our work.

Check out Ep. 9 Relationships Are Not An Intervention to hear more about what I referenced in this episode.

This week’s topic JOY is inspired by Ali Abdaal’s new book Feel Good Productivity.Get your copy on Amazon.
Educator State Of Mind is written, produced, and performed by Jake Ruzi.To learn more or get involved go to JakeRuzi.com/Podcast 
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If we don't have a stake in the game, then there is no point in play. Today I am making the case that in order to increase the joy we feel in our work, we need to put a little extra work in.
 
This week’s topic JOY is inspired by Ali Abdaal’s new book Feel Good Productivity.Get your copy on Amazon.
Educator State Of Mind is written, produced, and performed by Jake Ruzi.To learn more or get involved go to JakeRuzi.com/Podcast 
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I think we can all agree that the people we work with can make a difference in how we feel about our jobs. So what are we doing about it? Today I offer some thoughts on how to evaluate the people we spend our time with at work and how it impacts the joy of our jobs. 

This week’s topic JOY is inspired by Ali Abdaal’s new book Feel Good Productivity.Get your copy on Amazon.
Educator State Of Mind is written, produced, and performed by Jake Ruzi.To learn more or get involved go to JakeRuzi.com/Podcast 
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What would this look like if it were fun? Today we explore how to turn our work into a bit of a game. Besides, our students don't take us seriously anyways. So why not have a little fun?

This week’s topic JOY is inspired by Ali Abdaal’s new book Feel Good Productivity.Get your copy on Amazon.
Educator State Of Mind is written, produced, and performed by Jake Ruzi.To learn more or get involved go to JakeRuzi.com/Podcast 
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This week's topic is JOY. How do we bring more joy into our work? Follow along and find out.

This week’s topic JOY is inspired by Ali Abdaal’s new book Feel Good Productivity.Get your copy on Amazon.
Educator State Of Mind is written, produced, and performed by Jake Ruzi.To learn more or get involved go to JakeRuzi.com/Podcast 
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In a world where mental health is a constant area of conversation and concern in our schools, it can be comforting to know that therapy isn't the only answer. In fact, some of the things we've always been good at in schools might just be the things we need to double down on now more than ever. Today I have the honor of talking with Erin Twiehaus, a school-based therapist, about the ways we can support our student's mental health as well as support our own well-being. The things we come up with might surprise you!

If you'd like to explore the resources Erin mentioned today you can find them here:
Burnout: The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle on Amazon

Trauma Stewardship: An Everyday Guide to Caring for Self While Caring for Others on Amazon

Educator State Of Mind is written, produced, and performed by Jake Ruzi.To learn more or get involved go to JakeRuzi.com/Podcast 
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Sometimes we have to rethink the way in which we complete a task. Today I argue that completing tasks in a traditional linear fashion can be more draining and waste more energy than another method...

Educator State Of Mind is written, produced, and performed by Jake Ruzi.To learn more or get involved go to JakeRuzi.com/Podcast 
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Today I tell you a difficult truth. No matter how hard you work, the work will never end. So you might as well take a break before you burn yourself out. 

Educator State Of Mind is written, produced, and performed by Jake Ruzi.To learn more or get involved go to JakeRuzi.com/Podcast 
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