Big disclaimer: I am not a health professional.  I'm the happer music teacher!  Still, we need to have a discussion at the beginning of the year around our health and wellness boundaries.  Set them now so they don't fall to the bottom of the list.  Let's have a happier, healthier new school year!  Plus, help me celebrate 5,000 podcast downloads!

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Frustrated with the amount of time and energy you spend on Facebook, Instagram or TikTok with nothing to show for it?  Me too!  Today, we'll explore healthy boundaries around social media as music teachers.

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Beginning of the year work for a music teacher seems like it is never done.  It will never be easy but setting limits on it will make this large project a lot more manageable.  Welcome to the attendees from the Music Constructed "Happier Music Teacher Course!"

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Whether it is time or you have a month to go, here are the mindset shifts so you can decide what your time, energy and money limits are around setting up your classroom!  You have the power to choose what amount feels right for you and your students.  Join me this Wednesday for the final live session for Music Constructed.  Link below!

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This is the first of a seven part series on boundaries.  Today is the boundaries that you can place on yourself to help you enjoy the end of your summer!  Let's stop burnout before it starts!

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Don't panic that it is July!  Don't let back to school steal your joy.  We're going to rest like it is our job this summer!  Know why?  Because arriving rested and energized is literally our job as music teachers!  I'm SO READY to meet you in person at the Happier Music Teacher course.  Sign up below!

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Hi!  I'm Beth Duhon.  I help music teachers to be happier at home and at school.  Here is Part 2 of your emotional regulation toolkit for when you are feeling grumpy!  Listen to last week's episode if you need more inspiration on kind, gentle ways to lift yourself out of a funk.  Register below to join me for the Happier Music Teacher Course starting July 10 with Music ConstructEd.

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Here is part one of a simple diagnostic to run on yourself when you are in a funk with no explanation.  Welcome to my friends from the Fort Bend Kodaly Institute and Musicplayonline!  Don't forget to register for the Happier Music Teacher Course through Music Constructed!

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Are you currently in an Orff or Kodaly level or starting one later this summer?  Here is some of my uncoventional advice on how to make the intense professional development of levels better so you can enjoy your time with your music teachers colleagues with less stress.

Orff or Kodaly levels trainings are wonderful but intense!  How you care for yourself and others during this time matters.  Here are some of my current thoughts as I take care of myself and try to survive Level 2 Kodaly training.