Shouldn't coming home at the end of the school day be relaxing?  In reality, our second shift is starting and everything feels urgent and stressful!  From after school clothes and snacks to leaving the bag of shame at school, this is your tactical guide to a more peaceful after school routine for yourself.

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Talking about the end of the school year when it isn't even Easter yet?  Yes!  If you want a better May, start preparing in April.  You'll feel less rushed and stressed as you near the finish line.  Plus a mindset minute borrowed from Kendra Adachi and Susan Brumfield's newest resource.

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Welcome new listeners from OAKE!  Music teachers, I'm glad you are here!  This is the sequel to Episode 43: When You Feel Unappreciated.  Short version of the episode?  You'll be happier if you don't rely on others to fill your cup!

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Debbie calls comparison the comparison trap.  I couldn't agree more!  Let's dig into what is really going on when we compare ourselves to other music teachers. 

This is our last episode with Debbie O'Shea.  You can keep listening to her on the Crescendo Music Education Podcast.

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Music teachers, stop making movement a burden instead of a blessing!  In today's episode, Debbie and I chat about our favorite ways to incorporate movement into our days without making it a part-time job.  You don't have to be a twenty-two year old size 2 to enjoy movement!

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Hot tea will not fix a permanent vocal problem.  Can we say it louder for the people in the back?  Actually, don't do that!  You might strain your cords.  No one may have told you in college that caring for your voice before and after a long day of teaching should be one of your top priorities.  Join me for another conversation with the inspiring and fun Debbie O'Shea!

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There's nothing more natural than eating but planning meals for ourselves and our family as busy music teachers can be a stressor.  I think you're going to love Debbie's wisdom on this!  Sometimes self-care is about mindset and other times it is practical.

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Welcome to any new listeners from TMEA!  We are back with the wellbeing series featuring Debbie O'Shea.  Normal self-care doesn't talk about your commute but it can be a stressor.  As we say in the interview, if you can't get out of it, get into it!

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Headed to TMEA, OAKE or any other music education conference?  You'll get some benefit from it but wouldn't it be nice to maximize it?  From physical comfort to follow-up, here are the tips you need to conference even better!

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Sleep is THE most crucial tool in our self-care arsenal.  Just because it is natural doesn't mean it is easy.  Listen in as Debbie O'Shea and I chat about the chapters in my book "Happier Music Teacher: 50 Days to Being a Happier Music Teacher at Home and at School."   

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