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In today's episode, Em speaks about how leaders can delegate and manage their time better so they can become more organised.

She discusses the importance of determining your glass and plastic balls so that you can prioritise the things that are most important to you in life.

She also speaks about using time and task management apps so that you can feel more organised in your life and lead from a place of clarity

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In today's episode, Em provides valuable tips on organising your teaching life for success, focusing on three key areas: Classroom Environment and Physical Space, Lesson Planning, and general organisation outside of school.

Tune in to the full episode for a wealth of actionable tips and insights to organise your teaching life effectively.

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In this episode, Em delves into the fundamental aspects of nurturing wellbeing for teachers and leaders, focusing on setting boundaries, embracing self-care, and fostering a growth mindset in the realm of education.

Setting Boundaries:

→ Em introduces the seven types of boundaries, highlighting their significance in maintaining balance and preserving personal and professional space.

→ She explores mental, emotional, material, internal, conversational, physical, and time boundaries, emphasising their application in real-life contexts.

→ Acknowledging the discomfort around setting boundaries, Em delves into the underlying reasons and the need for inner work to reinforce them effectively.

Self-Care Beyond Surface Level:

→ Em unpacks the depth of self-care, advocating for its deeper significance beyond surface-level treatments like massages or indulgences.

→ She underscores the importance of prioritising mindfulness, engaging in physical activities, nurturing hobbies, and seeking social connections for holistic wellbeing.

→ Emphasising intentional rest, she discusses sleep hygiene and the impact of rest on emotional regulation and overall mental health.

Mindset and Self-Awareness:

→ Em highlights the influence of mindset on educators' wellbeing, advocating for a growth mindset and the importance of self-awareness in navigating challenges.

→ She addresses the negativity bias and the significance of rewiring the brain to focus on the positive aspects of teaching and learning.

→ Reflecting on burnout as an illness, Em urges educators to maintain a positive perception of education and embrace a growth-oriented mindset to prevent burnout.

→ Lastly, she discusses the role of self-awareness as a recurring theme in fostering wellbeing, urging educators to reflect and take stock of their daily experiences.

Join Em on this journey of nurturing holistic wellbeing in the education space, empowering educators to prioritise self-care, set boundaries, and cultivate a growth-oriented mindset for a fulfilling career.

Listen to the full episode for actionable tips and insights.

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Today's podcast episode delves deep into the core essence of achieving your 2024 goals, targeting new teachers and leaders. It emphasises James Clear's insights from "Atomic Habits," stressing the pivotal role of identity over mere goal-setting or system implementation.

The focus shifts from 'how' to 'who,' highlighting that sustained change stems from aligning your identity with the desired habits and outcomes. Clear's three layers of behaviour change—outcomes, processes, and identity—are explored, spotlighting the transformative power of reshaping beliefs and self-image to become the person who naturally embodies those aspirations.

The episode intricately explores how behaviours mirror identity and the impact of self-narratives on goal attainment. It underscores the importance of rewriting limiting stories to empower oneself, especially for those aiming to embody traits conflicting with their current self-perception.

The culmination lies in not just cultivating daily habits but in reshaping one's belief systems to seamlessly step into the identity required for 2024 success.

 If you're seeking guidance in mapping out your identity journey for the new year, DM me or email me and I'll send some prompts your way.

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Dr. Lori Desautels has been an Assistant Professor at Butler University since 2016, teaching undergraduate and graduate programs in the College of Education. She was also an Assistant Professor at Marian University in Indianapolis for 8 years where she founded the Educational Neuroscience Symposium. Currently, the Symposium is in its 10th year and is sponsored by Butler University College of Education. Through these conferences and symposiums, educators, parents and the community learn how adversity, trauma and resiliency impact the developing nervous system, helping our students feel a sense of autonomy and purpose along with social, emotional and cognitive well-being. 

What we discussed:

→ Lori's inspiration to write her book- Intentional Neuroplasticity: Moving our Nervous Systems and Educational System Toward Post-Traumatic Growth

→ What Educators need to know about neuroplasticity

→ The repercussions of Covid on student and adult behaviour and nervous systems 

→ The polyvagal theory and its importance to educators

→ How Educators can teach neuroception to their students

→ How Restorative Practice fits into nervous system regulation

→ The responsibility of leadership teams in moving towards this new paradigm

Connect with Lori Desautels the IG https://www.instagram.com/lori.desautels/  and 

Facebook https://www.facebook.com/lori.l.desautels/ 

Find her work and book here: https://revelationsineducation.com/the-book/intentional-neuroplasticity-book/?v=4096ee8eef7d  

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2023 for me at The Grad Guide has been filled with special moments, memories, and highlights:

🎉 Launched TGGM and added a new tier for aspiring and new leaders supporting over 250 people

🎉 Delivered online and in person workshops for schools, conducting my first ever whole school professional development day

🎉 Delivered two presentations at a National Conference only 6 months into my business when public speaking *was my worst fear

🎉 Started a podcast and hit 15k downloads

🎉 Started a coaching course to become a qualified coach and to continue to prioritise my own inner work and nervous system regulation

🎉 Continually pushed myself out of my comfort zone to do things differently whilst committing to being a present mum to Raffi

Enjoy! Em x

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In this episode, Em talks about the importance of reflecting on and processing the year we've had. It is very easy to look towards 2024 without spending time reflecting on the year you've had and feeling proud of all you've achieved.

Listen to this episode to give you prompts and suggestions about how you can reflect on the year just gone and look towards the year to come!

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Today's episode is a snippet of a Private Podcast that Em and Steph record every month for TGGM Members.

We explore interoception's role in emotional development, defining it as the understanding of internal body signals. We speak about the crucial link to emotional regulation and its significance in helping children recognise and manage their feelings.

Em and Steph share practical strategies for teachers to integrate interoception into classrooms, advocating for activities like body scans and discussing how bodily sensations link to emotions.

We emphasise the importance of extending these practices to upper primary and secondary students, creating a safe space for exploration.

Em and Steph highlight how prioritising well-being from early learning through university and workplaces positively impacts decision-making and self-trust, fostering lifelong emotional intelligence.

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Find Steph: https://www.sgroccupationaltherapy.com

IG: sgroccupationaltherapy

Dr Kristy Goodwin is on a mission to promote employee wellbeing and bolster workplace productivity in an always-on digital world. She's the author of 'Dear Digital: We Need to Talk' , a book that shares realistic, research-based micro habits that people can apply to tame their digital habits and thrive in the digital world. As one of Australia's digital wellbeing and productivity experts, she shares practical brain-based hacks to tame tech habits and the latest evidence-based strategies to decode the neurobiology of peak performance in the technological era.

What we discussed:

Tips for teachers to manage digital consumption and prevent digital burnout

Systemic changes and individual accountability needed to improve teacher well-being

→ The role of leaders in schools when setting an example for healthy technology use and work-life balance

→ The potential negative impact of technology on time and attention

→ How technology is influencing mental and physical well-being

→ The need for setting digital guardrails at both school and personal levels

→ The importance of being good digital role models for children

→ The role of teachers in integrating technology into education effectively

→The importance of knowing students, curriculum, and making informed decisions about technology use

→ Tips for graduate teachers to monitor their own tech habits, including having a digital curfew, managing notifications, and creating VIP lists

Connect with Dr Kristy Goodwin on most social media platforms:

https://www.instagram.com/drkristy/ 

https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-kristy-goodwin/ 

https://www.facebook.com/drkristygoodwin

Visit her website:  https://drkristygoodwin.com/

Order her book here: https://drkristygoodwin.com/deardigitalbook/ 

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Chrissie Davies is a child behaviour specialist, trauma informed educator, consultant, author, keynote speaker, loving mama of two and passionate advocate for understanding neurodivergent children.  She is committed to empowering and supporting families to live their life with radical playfulness, acceptance, curiosity, and a bucket load of love.  She has a particular passion for supporting the ADHD Community and creating Inclusive Educational communities.  

What we discussed:

→ Who is Chrissie Davies?

→ What is a trauma informed lens?

→ The challenges teachers face in classrooms when supporting neurodivergent students

→ The importance of relationships between children, teachers and parents

→ Chrissie's thoughts on teacher retention and recruitment

→ Potential solutions to address the lack of support systems for teachers, especially in their first three years

→ The role school leadership plays in shaping the education system

Connect with Chrissie Davies the IG https://www.instagram.com/chrissiechaostocalm and 

Facebook https://www.facebook.com/chaostocalmconsultancy/  

Check her website at https://www.chaostocalmconsultancy.com/ 

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