Sipping Tea(chers)

Sipping Tea(chers)

By Michelle WeeksEducation
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Sipping Tea(chers) episodes

  • Ep #12: Long-Term Self-Care Options for Tired Teachers - Part 2

    SHOW NOTES:

    Today’s episode is Part 2 of the long-term self-care for tired teachers chat, following on from Episode 11 which was Part 1. I expand on the concept of self-care, specifically looking at the benefits of long-term self-care and what that could look like for you and your personal circumstances.

    In this episode you will learn:

    • Three practical solutions to help you build and implement a sustainable long-term self-care routine that allows you to thrive outside of the school environment.
    • I mention:

      • My Instagram account @michelle.c.weeks
      • My 1:1 coaching program UnFrazzled which supports teachers. More information about this program can be found HERE.
      • My Thriving Teachers group coaching program, next round starting in April 2021. Find out more and join the waitlist HERE.
      • 11 min
      • Ep #11: Long-Term Self-Care Options for Tired Teachers

        SHOW NOTES:

        In today’s episode, I expand on the concept of self-care, specifically looking at the benefits of long-term self-care and what that could look like for you and your personal circumstances.

        In this episode you will learn:

        • What restorative rest is and why it is imperative to you avoiding burnout.
        • Four practical strategies to help you build and implement a sustainable long-term self-care routine.
        • I mention:

          • My Instagram account @michelle.c.weeks
          • My 1:1 coaching program UnFrazzled for teachers. More information about this program can be found HERE.
          • My Thriving Teachers group coaching program, next round starting in April 2021. You can join the waitlist HERE.
          • 10 min
          • Ep #10 Transitioning to School Holidays

            SHOW NOTES:

            In today’s episode, I tackle the difficulties in transitioning from the school term to holiday mode for teachers.

            In this episode you will learn:

            • Simple yet powerful strategies to minimise feeling lost in the school holidays.
            • I mention:

              • My Instagram account @michelle.c.weeks
              • My 1:1 coaching program UnFrazzled which supports teachers. More information about this program can be found HERE.
              • My Group Coaching Program Thriving Teachers - More information can be found HERE.
              • 11 min
              • Ep #9 Saying No With Confidence

                In today’s episode, I explore the concept of saying no with confidence, a topic which makes many teacher's stomach's churn!

                In this episode you will:

                • Here an impactful quote which helped me recognised that saying NO was actually impacting my own mission in life.
                • Build up a vocabulary of phrases to help you build your confidence in saying no incrementally.
                • I mention:

                  • My Instagram account @michelle.c.weeks
                  • My 1:1 coaching program UnFrazzled which supports teachers. More information about this program can be found HERE.
                  • Tim Ferriss ‘Tools of Titans’ book. Interview with Seth Godin.
                  • Sarah Knight, **** No! book.
                  • 11 min
                  • Ep #8: Resting vs. Pushing Through

                    In today’s episode, I explore the internal battle many teachers face between resting and pushing through.

                    In this episode you will:

                    • Hear a personal story of mine about how I have recently allowed myself to rest instead of pushing through and the result I noticed.
                    • Hear prompting questions to allow you to become aware of how resting vs. pushing through might be apparent in your own teaching life and then consider how you could begin to rest restoratively.
                    • I mention:

                      • My Instagram account @michelle.c.weeks
                      • My 1:1 coaching program UnFrazzled which supports teachers. More information about this program can be found HERE.
                      • 11 min
                      • Ep #7: People-pleasing in Teaching

                        In today’s episode, I explore the concept of people-pleasing being a common characteristic of teachers.

                        In this episode you will learn:

                        • How to recognise when people-pleasing is impacting your wellbeing.
                        • Practical strategies to implement to become the same source of support you are for others, for yourself.
                        • I mention:

                          • My Instagram account @michelle.c.weeks
                          • My new group coaching program, Thriving Teachers, which kicks off on September 7th 2020. Find out more information HERE.
                          • My 1:1 coaching program UnFrazzled which supports teachers. More information about this program can be found HERE.
                          • Yoga with Adrienne on YouTube.
                          • 10 min
                          • Ep #6: Getting into the Growth Mindset

                            In today’s episode, I explore simple yet effective strategies to help teachers recognise and change their current thought habits to embrace the Growth mindset. If you continually compare yourself to others, doubt yourself and what you have achieved and feel like teaching can be one big competition, then this episode is for you!

                            In this episode you will learn:

                            • So here are some practical ways you can start to embrace the growth mindset in your professional life (and remember these are all totally applicable and encouraged in your personal life too!)
                            • I mention:

                              • My Instagram account @michelle.c.weeks
                              • My new group coaching program which kicks off on September 7th 2020. Find out more information HERE.
                              • My 1:1 coaching program UnFrazzled which supports teachers. More information about this program can be found HERE.
                              • 10 min
                              • Ep #5: Zooming Out!

                                In today’s episode, I explore simple yet effective strategies to help teachers zoom out from the smaller frustrations of the teaching day and gain perspective within these moments.

                                In this episode you will learn:

                                • About how to approach teaching with the perspective of it being only part of your life, without it becoming all consuming.
                                • Three tips to assist you to Zoom Out throughout your day to break up the build-up of frantic energy.
                                • I mention:

                                  • My Instagram account @michelle.c.weeks
                                  • My 1:1 coaching program UnFrazzled which supports teachers. More information about this program can be found HERE.
                                  • 10 min
                                  • Ep #4: Finding Nuggets of Time for Yourself.

                                    In today’s episode, I explore simple yet effective strategies to help teachers identify ways in which you can sneak a moment to yourself throughout the teaching day. If you feel like the teaching day gets out of control and that frantic energy is overwhelming, then this episode is for you!

                                    In this episode you will learn:

                                    • 3 simple strategies which are easy to implement throughout your day and will allow you to reset and continue your day with clarity and calmness.
                                    • I mention:

                                      • My instagram account @michelle.c.weeks
                                      • My 1:1 coaching program UnFrazzled which supports teachers. More information about this program can be found HERE.
                                      • 10 min
                                      • Ep #3: Prioritising the Endless To-Do List.

                                        In today’s episode, I explore one very important aspect of improving productivity in teaching and it is that of the seemingly never-ending To-Do List. If you are a list person who feels overwhelmed at the thought of how much you have to do, then this episode is for you!

                                        In this episode you will learn:

                                        • How to break your To-Do list into more productive categories.
                                        • How to prioritise your time to avoid procrastination.
                                        • How to re-frame your inner talk to support you in avoiding being overwhelmed and exhausted.
                                        • To recognise and structure your school working hours so that you can get your tasks done efficiently when not face-to-face teaching.
                                        • I mention:

                                          • My Instagram account @michelle.c.weeks
                                          • My 1:1 coaching program UnFrazzled which supports teachers. More information about this program can be found HERE.
                                          • 10 min

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