Elevate the Individual

Last week the school where I was substitute teaching went into a full real life lockdown. We were tasked with keeping the students quiet and safe for five hours before releasing them to their parents. I've struggled to put this experience into words as the emotions are still bubbling under the surface. But what are we if we are not brave?

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You know all those emails from your child's school and your school district? Don't just delete them!! They contain valuable information and opportunities for you to get involved with your community! On this episode you get to meet my friend and neighbor, Shannon Jex, who for the past several months has volunteered as a member of our school district's boundary committee. She shares how stepping up to serve our community has helped her personally and the ripple effect it has had in her life. 

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I'm excited for you to meet my new friend, Jill Pack. In this episode we learn more about her work as she helps women of faith to create a life they love thru all seasons. What I love about her work is that it so easily translates and supports the work we are doing on this podcast to support mothers and teachers in the public education system. The work Jill is doing truly exists to elevate the individual and I can't wait for you to hear what she has to share.

In her own words she describes herself as follows:
'In my younger years, I would describe myself as shy.  I loved participating in all kinds of activities but I didn't like to be the center of attention.  I looked up to people who seemed confident and sure of themselves. I wanted to be like that but I didn't understand that I was the creator of my own confidence.
I was married and became a  mother at the age of 22. Over the next ten years, my husband and I welcomed 5 amazing humans into our home.  Being a stay-at-home mother for 28 years was the hardest and best thing that I have ever done.  I wouldn't trade it for the world. 
When I hit my 50’s I found myself entering a new season of life, empty-nesting. I had spent almost three decades caring and serving others .  Now that my role was changing, I began to wonder what my purpose was.  I wondered if I even had anything to offer in this new phase in life.  That is when I found life coaching. I have come to realize that  life isn't over at 50.  What I thought was a mid-life crisis was actually a mid-life awakening and it is awesome! Instead of believing life is over, I have embraced the beauty of living life to its fullest and the failure that comes with it.  I am not longer afraid of failing because on the other side of it is learning and becoming more of who I want to be.  I became a life coach specializing in helping women of faith create a life they love.  I  share tools and tips that help you manage your mind as you create more  joyful connections with yourself, others, and God .  I teach you how to create a life you love.  One full of  intention and purpose.'

Discover Jill's work and all her resources here:
https://linktr.ee/seasons_coaching

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What if as mothers, we step up to support teachers, to provide honest relief in ways that are helpful and supportive of the individual teachers and educators in our lives?? Is this too big of an ask for a group of individuals who are also tired, overworked and under supported?

The past couple of weeks I have been seeking ways that mothers can support teachers while continuing to nurture and protect their own mental, physical and emotional needs. I’ve seen so many examples pop up!!! And as I have been working to share their stories with you on this podcast, it has prompted me to reflect on my talents and the skills I have developed throughout my life to see how I can help in a bigger way.

Join me as I share 5 lessons learned on my first day of work outside of the home in 15 years.

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It's no big secret that the public education system is in dire need of help. Our students need help and better supports. Our teachers and educators are doing the best they can with limited and non-existent resources. We as mothers and parents, can step up.
There are many ways we can help to elevate individual teachers. An elevated and supported teacher will become a stronger and more confident advocate for change within the education system.

When we seek to elevate the individual, we elevate society. It is for this reason that I have created a quick questionnaire for mothers, parents and teachers, asking for small ways in which we can help each other. Give a quick listen to this episode and then click the link to fill out the questionnaire below.
Thank you thank you thank you!! I really appreciate your help and ideas!

https://www.laceyjonescoaching.com/parent-teacher-form

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As you seek to change and develop new relationships, you are going to traverse unknown territory. Putting your thoughts and circumstances into the model will help navigate thru the unknown and we do just that in this episode. Knowing your WHY behind the change will help solidify your commitment to the change when things get rocky. Be sure to bring a pen and paper so you can take notes!

I wasn't expecting to get this personal on today's episode. But how can I talk about intentional living without talking about my own wrestle to do so?  Take a listen as I share my personal story of battling stress and anxiety and using my anxious energy to power my goals.

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Have you ever reacted to someone’s comments or actions more powerfully than you wanted to? Are you able to see when your emotions are bottling up and your actions don’t honor how you want to feel and act in a situation? Tune into this episode for help with identifying and processing your emotions and the buffers we use to keep them at bay.

Raise your hand if you have felt even a small amount of emotional burnout over the course of these past couple of years? Oh wait, almost everyone's hand is raised?? That's because life has been tough and heavy for nearly everyone. But that doesn't mean it has to stay that way. There is hope and this episode seeks to provide that.
We'll discuss how to identify the feeling of burnout, how to take ownership of the situation, and how to find acceptance as you process your unique journey thru emotional burnout to greater peace.

I highly recommend taking the time to walk thru the Burnout Handout linked below if you are seeking relief from emotional burnout. As always, holler at me if you need help.

https://laceyjonescoach.samcart.com/pages/preventing-burnout-handout

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We tend to give ourselves titles and badges that we think we have earned. In the past week of working with my clients these are some of the titles they mentioned: Wordly, Pessimistic, Negative, Bad with Money, Always Behind, Just a Beginner and Unworthy.

If you have ever labeled yourself with one of these titles, this episode is for you. Using the CTFAR model, we'll dig in and decipher between fact and fiction and discover the impact these titles have in our lives.

Thanks for listening!! I'd love to hear your feedback on the Podcast and welcome your reviews.

To schedule a free consult head to laceyjonescoaching.com for more info.

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