I've been considered plus sized for most of my life, and in this episode I talk about the body positivity movement and how I felt as a plus sized child in school.  I think we should be aware of what we're saying and how we are treating every child in our rooms.  Through this episode, I discover that the best way to promote self confidence and body positivity is by being confident in ourselves.  I talk about a lot of my feelings about this movement and I process how I felt as a plus sized child in school.  

I'm really passionate about teachers taking more days off.  I know so many teachers who are hoarding their sick days, yet they're beyond stressed out on the day to day.  Just because you aren't coughing and feel like death, doesn't mean you shouldn't take days off.  Sometimes our bodies aren't sick, but our minds need a mental rest.  

I hope this episode will inspire you to take a day off sooner than later! 

Big ideas for the New Year!  In this episode, I dish on big lessons learned from the Reboot Conference and things I want to do and think about this new year!   I discuss my own vulnerabilities with accepting positive feedback, talk about some memorable sessions and how I'm going to change my life because of them, and I aim to give you a boost of happy for the New Year!

 If you missed the conference, you can get a $20 pass for 40 videos!  The pass will last you until the end of March!

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I don't want to be cheesy and tell you to go take a bubble bath and drink some hot cocoa in order to wash away your winter blues.  Being depressed during winter is a serious matter, so I looked into 4 new ideas that might set you free:

1. Evaluating Yourself as a Helper
2. Applauding the Achievements of Others
3. Skipping the Snooze
4. Giving up the News

These are some big life changing ideas that I read a lot about this week, and I wanted to share them with you.  I hope they help a bit as this time can be stressful for so many and I don't ever want you to feel like you're alone!

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Let's have fun and laugh at all the things that bug us!  We will tantie together and then chuckle about all the things that drive us batty at our jobs or in our lives.   This is a fun episode, and I'm glad you're here to enjoy it! 


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Did you just get the news that you'll be mentoring a student teacher soon?  Here are the best tips from lead teachers who have already done it.  Listen to this episode for the do's and don'ts of this tricky relationship! 

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In this episode, we will dish on all the advice for student teaching!   Keep an open mind and learn from the experts!

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Topics covered:
Gifts for Students from Teachers
Gifts that Students can make for families
Gifts for Coworkers
Gifts that Teachers LOVE

Here's the product I mentioned early  in the podcast:

https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Family-Holiday-Survey-Letter-4220607

Let's be mindful of the student's beliefs and traditions that we are serving.  This is a great product to find out if your families are okay with the holidays you want to celebrate in your classroom!  

Having trouble finding the motivation to get things done?  I hope some of the tips in this podcast will help you on your way to making all your dreams come true!

I mentioned the podcast:  

The Life Coach School Podcast with Brooke Castillo

and the book:

The Power of Habit by Charles Duhigg 

In this episode, I get real about my problem with snacking.  I also polled my instagram audience to see which healthy snacks were working for them. 

I hope if you're an emotional snacker like me, that you will get some ideas for healthy snacking alternatives.  

Here is the book that helped me curb my snacking a bit:

https://www.amazon.com/Power-Habit-What-Life-Business/dp/081298160X