Elevate the Individual

As parents, our thoughts about topics that have previously been labeled as taboo will affect whether or not we discuss things pertaining to them with our teenagers. Some will label many of these topics as uncomfortable, inappropriate or unnecessary while others will label them as no big deal, normal, important and necessary. How you label each of these topics will affect how you show up for your child in times when they need information concerning them.
I believe that the most powerful teaching tools lie within the home and family. As we create a safe space for difficult conversations within the framework of a loving family, we open the doors to a better future for our kids, our teachers and our schools.

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For the past couple of weeks we've talked about making and keeping goals. We've taken time to access our starting point and determine our end point. We've determined our protocol and how we'll achieve the goal. While that is all important work, the work you do this week will be the most important work you do.
We are all human, and that means we will make mistakes from time to time and we won't follow the plan exactly as we've scripted it. Knowing ahead of time how we will think about our actions during those times is the most valuable work we can do.
This week you'll also learn about bridge thoughts as you seek to become your new goal.

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Last week you completed goal work in the 8 areas we identified on the pre-assessment. You've thought about those areas and how you might want to improve within them. This week take the steps necessary to determine the mechanics and protocol behind achieving those goals.
Protocol is essential to growth. How do you now if you've gone off track, if you don't know what the track is? The same goes for goals.
Once you listen to this episode and the wheels have started turning, click here to download the Goal Protocol worksheets to complete the next steps in creating lasting change.

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We’re continuing our start of year conversation about goals today. And if you remember, last week I encouraged you to fill out the 2023 Pre-Assessment to establish a starting point in several different areas of your life. One of the purposes of setting goals is to grow and develop our different strengths and overcome weaknesses.
Once you have completed the pre-assessment you can dig into the next step and start drafting some goals. Take a quick listen to this week's episode and then download the Goal Worksheets here.
As we start to draft your goals you will reflect on your ratings, then ponder on how you would like to improve and develop in each area. You will come up with one thought you want to believe in regards to each area and you will think about how your life will be different as you hit your goals.
It's exciting and impactful work and I can't wait to see what you create in 2023.

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2023 will be your year. It just will. But before we can dig in and make things happen, we need to know where your baseline or starting point is. How will you measure your success or chart your journey if you don't know your starting point? We're going to dig into all of that this week as we prepare to make things happen this year.

Take a quick listen and then click here to start your 2023 Pre-Assessment.

After completing the 2023 Pre-Assessment click here to listen to E10 The Titles We Wear.

When I was in high school, I stumbled across a talk by Marvin J Ashton that had been given several years prior. The talk contains some real gems in the form of thoughts and calls to action. As we close out this year and move into the next one, I want to share excerpts from the talk for you to ponder on. This talk was written almost 31 years ago, well before social media, but the advice is strikingly applicable to today’s world and the problems we face. What call to action will you act on?

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Welcome back to the second half of our conversation with Trisha MacQueen. If you haven't listened to last week's episode, please start there. We pick up on the conversation this week as Trisha shares how her personal work and growth has allowed her to receive direct guidance when it comes to caring for her mother. 
The beauty in these small moments is sure to bring the Spirit of Christmas for those who listen.

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Trisha came into my life about four years ago when I started working for the same company that Trisha has been working for. We have since developed a TRUE friendship. Many a conversation has been had in the wee hours of the morning as we have offered support and guidance for each other on a myriad of topics ranging from trivial to spiritual and everything in between. We have laughed together and at each other and we have each shed our fair share of tears as we have supported one another during times of trial. Our friendship is not unique, because this is who Trisha is. 

Trisha is a woman of faith, not by coincidence but rather by choice and thru the personal work she has done to draw closer to our Savior. She has dedicated her life to helping others also feel God’s love for them. For the past couple of years, Trisha has been helping to support, guide and care for her aging mother. The experience has brought pain, frustration, grief and heartache. Recently, Trisha shared a few tender experiences that have brought joy, peace, love and hope for her and her family. She is a true inspiration and I can't wait for you to her what she has to share in part one of this two part conversation.


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I'm excited to share my conversation with our special guest, Lyndee Walker.

Lyndee is a full time mom of 3, part time lash artist, part time substitute teacher living in the PNW.  When Covid-19 shut schools down, she closed her doors for lash clients and became a full time teacher to her Pre-K, 2nd, and 5th grade children.  After the kids returned back to school, she returned to her clients. With a shortage of substitutes at the schools, she found herself being called to help the teachers and schools.  From music teacher and 4th grade teachers in the elementary school to health and art teachers in the middle school, she just wants to help lift the load where she can.
Be sure to listen to the full conversation as Lyndee shares a fun piece of info that brings all of this full circle for me.

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It's that lovely time of year where overwhelm and burnout can quickly set in for moms and teachers. Learning to balance work and family life can be a challenge but it's possible! Today's episode shares how to find peace and joy during the holiday season for working moms - inside and outside of the home. 

Be sure to grab pen and paper as we map out what causes overwhelm and burnout so we can kiss it goodbye!

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