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What if we told you that the secret to managing life's stressors could be as simple as tacking on a couple of extra minutes of sleep or adding a splash of protein to your breakfast?

Join us for an enlightening conversation with Dr. Noami Hall, (the Recovering Educator) a seasoned educator who knows a thing or two about stress management. With her wealth of experience spanning two decades, Dr. Hall shares the five fundamental blocks to managing stress - movement, nutrition, sleep, hydration, and mindset, proposing that even the tiniest tweaks to these aspects of our lives can yield significant results.

Our chat with Dr. Hall delves beyond the usual stress management rhetoric as we discuss the potential benefits of incorporating movement and guided breathing techniques into everyday routines.

Ever wondered how to bring these practices into a classroom setting?

Dr. Hall has got you covered with practical tips and strategies for incorporating these ideas into your classroom.
 
We also open up a conversation about the importance of having a calming pre-bedtime routine - think blue light-blocking glasses and outfit planning for the next day. It's all about promoting better sleep and making pre-bedtime stress management easier and more effective. And it's all super easy habits you can start working on today!

Join us for this engaging episode as we navigate the challenges of stress management and self-care for educators.

To download Dr. Hall's FREE resource, click here: Breathwork Apps

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Check out the best-selling Positive Mindset Habits for Teachers book here
Beat Teacher Burnout with Better Boundaries book here

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The number one cause of teacher burnout is failure to set healthy boundaries. As educators, we love to please; we view ourselves as "helpers," and saying "no" doesn't come easily. 

🎙️ In today's episode, I dive into the 5 biggest misconceptions that stop teachers and educators at all levels from setting them.

Misconception 1 - Can't Control Others 🚫

Boundaries aren't about controlling others; they're about managing your behavior and limits. 

Misconception 2 - Not My Nature 🤷‍♀️

Setting boundaries is a learnable skill! With practice, it can become second nature. You can develop the confidence to advocate for your needs.

Misconception 3 - People Will Judge Me 👀

Focus on your values, not others' perceptions. People likely admire, not judge, healthy boundaries. It's about self-confidence.

Misconception 4 - Selfishness 🙅‍♀️

Boundaries prevent burnout and help you be fully present. This benefits students, too! Self-care is essential, not selfish.

Misconception 5 - Guilt 😞

Don't let guilt override your limits. Your needs matter - be kind but firm. You can't fix everything in education alone.

BONUS: Learn the 5 Magic Words 🪄 to immediately help with overcommitting. 

Learn how to put students first when saying "no" to admins in a way that makes it impossible for them to object to your "no."

LEARN how to get your hands on the FREE Boundary Blindspot Quiz for Educators to see where you could be missing out on setting healthier boundaries at www.gracestevens.com/quiz

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📘 My latest (and greatest!) book:
The Empowered Teacher Toolkit
Check out the best-selling Positive Mindset Habits for Teachers book here
Beat Teacher Burnout with Better Boundaries book here

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OK - let's get real here. Do you feel like you are beginning to experience teacher burnout? Think again! What you might actually experiencing is compassion fatigue. Do you know the difference between the two? They are two different issues - needing different approaches to address them.

Don't worry - I got you!  🎧

In this week's episode, we dive into:

• The difference between teacher burnout and compassion fatigue 🔍
• Common myths and misconceptions ❌
• Actionable strategies to start feeling better 💪

You'll learn why you DON'T need to feel ashamed if you're struggling.

Both of these issues are occupational hazards in education - but with the right support, you can overcome it! 🙌

Remember - I'm here to empower you, not just talk about sunshine and rainbows 🌈 or add to the educational "pity party."

This episode will give you hope, clarity, and direction to regain your passion for teaching!

Find out how to start bouncing back -> listen now! 🎙

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📘 My latest (and greatest!) book:
The Empowered Teacher Toolkit
Check out the best-selling Positive Mindset Habits for Teachers book here
Beat Teacher Burnout with Better Boundaries book here

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Can 5 minutes of mindfulness a day really transform your classroom? 🧘‍♀️

🎙️ In this week's episode, I chat with Kailey Lefko, co-founder of EduCalme.com, about using mindfulness and emotional regulation strategies to create calm, focused classrooms.

This wonderful discussion is full of science-based strategies proven to empower students to manage their emotions and behaviors and also on how to ground yourself as their teacher.

My favorite part? ⬇️

🔑 Kailey explains the science behind co-regulation - how our emotions and energy impact others around us. When teachers show up to class stressed or anxious, students pick up on those cues, leading to a stressed classroom environment. Like I always say,  "Your energy teaches more than your lesson plans."

🎧 Listen to this inspiring discussion about the power of mindfulness in education
and learn all about Educalme's plug-and-play program that gives you the tools you need without the need for any additional planning or training.

 🎁 Kailey also shares how you can try EduCalme's intro lessons for free. 

Resources mentioned in this episode: www.educalme.com

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Want to truly thrive in teaching without sacrificing your personal life?
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📘 My latest (and greatest!) book:
The Empowered Teacher Toolkit
Check out the best-selling Positive Mindset Habits for Teachers book here
Beat Teacher Burnout with Better Boundaries book here

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Let me help you get ready to have the best parent-teacher conference season ever! 📝 While it can cause a lot of teacher stress, conferences are an important chance to connect with families. With some preparation, you can make conferences productive and positive! 

In this episode I do do a deep dive into these top 5 strategies to help everything run smoothly.

🔑 First, leverage technology to take yourself out of the scheduling drama! It will also help you meet the needs of parents with inflexible schedules.

⏰ Second, manage expectations upfront. Tell parents how long conferences will be and remind them not to be surprised - they should already know if their child is struggling. 

👩‍🏫 Third, involve students when you can with self-reflection exercises like "glow and grow." Get their perspective and involve them in the "triangle of success."

❌ Fourth, set boundaries. Have a schedule posted publicly so parents stick to their time slot. Get a witness if you anticipate tension. 👀

🤗 Fifth, imagine it's your child. Lead with the positives. Minimize jargon on forms. Make it a dialogue, not a monologue. 

Bonus: Optics matter - tidy your room, dress professionally. Prepare materials in advance so you look authoritative. 💼

So stop dreading those conferences!  With some prep, you'll crush it!

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📘 My latest (and greatest!) book:
The Empowered Teacher Toolkit
Check out the best-selling Positive Mindset Habits for Teachers book here
Beat Teacher Burnout with Better Boundaries book here

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Once Halloween hits, it seems the momentum of the holidays just doesn't stop! In this week's episode, I look at how to avoid holiday teacher burnout and how to calm the classroom chaos that this time of year brings. 

I promise that with these five essential teacher tips, you will transform both your home and classroom environment to be a little more grace and a little less grinch.

You'll learn how to:

• ✂️ Strategically cut back so you don't go crazy
• 🕰 Plan for the inevitable chaos (double down on routines & structure!)
• 🧘‍♀️ Infuse calm into each day
• 👌 Stick with classroom traditions that work
• 📲 Communicate clearly with parents

I'll also touch on how to address cultural sensitivity and inclusivity without getting overly stressed or letting parents bully you. And give you access to a FREE RESOURCE appropriate for most classrooms.

Use these 5 simple tips to help you avoid burnout and enjoy the holidays with your students. 🎁

You can download the free coloring /growth mindset mandalas that I mentioned in the episode here ⬆️

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📘 My latest (and greatest!) book:
The Empowered Teacher Toolkit
Check out the best-selling Positive Mindset Habits for Teachers book here
Beat Teacher Burnout with Better Boundaries book here

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If you are finding it hard to avoid teacher burnout and engage in true teacher self-care - this might be the piece you're missing.  Buckle up, because in this week's episode, I am about to challenge the deep-seated belief that overwork and personal sacrifice are just part of the teaching gig.

Do you feel like you need to sacrifice everything for your students? It's time to empower yourself and find the proper work-life balance.

First, I'll define the teacher martyr myth and examine how teaching became a female-dominated profession where self-sacrifice is expected. There, I said it! 

Cultural norms and media perpetuate this idea, but it hurts relationships and effectiveness.  

Next, I'll give 5 steps to break free:

💣  Recognize how martyrdom hurts you 
💣  Examine the emotional toll of overworking
✅  Improve boundary-setting skills
❎  Stop competing about who's more overwhelmed
❎ Check yourself if you judge balanced colleagues

It's time to celebrate educators who model sustainability. Make a commitment to honor your own needs while serving students. It's what this whole podcast is about and it will help you not only avoid teacher burnout but put the sparkle ✨ back in your teaching day.

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📘 My latest (and greatest!) book:
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Check out the best-selling Positive Mindset Habits for Teachers book here
Beat Teacher Burnout with Better Boundaries book here

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Imagine transforming your teaching day into a more peaceful, joy-filled experience. Picture a classroom where the small stuff doesn't phase you and the big stuff doesn't overwhelm you or your students (oh, happy day!)

In this episode, I'm digging into Dr. Richard Carson's classic book 'Don't Sweat the Small Stuff', and picking out the top five strategies that can help you feel empowered to cut through all the noise and distractions, and save your energy for the "big stuff".  It's a classic text with a hundred suggestions, but I'm picking out the ones that can be applied specifically to school life.

❤️ I love this book, and its practical wisdom. But join me as I go a little deeper into what "the small stuff" in the classroom is, AND I'll share a tried-and-true strategy for emotional regulation that's been a game-changer for me.

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Want to truly thrive in teaching without sacrificing your personal life?
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📘 My latest (and greatest!) book:
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Check out the best-selling Positive Mindset Habits for Teachers book here
Beat Teacher Burnout with Better Boundaries book here

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In this episode, inspired by Dr. Stephen R. Covey's first chapter of "The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People" I discuss the ONE paradigm shift that could transform our teaching. A paradigm shift isn't just a buzzword; it's a fundamental change in how we approach or understand a situation. 

➡️ Imagine, you have the same students, the same classroom, the same co-workers, and even the same teaching materials—but your perspective changes dramatically. That's the power of a paradigm shift.

Highlights of the episode include:

💛 how paradigms shape our experiences, reactions, and results
💛 one of the greatest paradigm shift in education in the last decade - growth mindset
💛 the most powerful paradigm shift to transform your relationships with all of the major players you encounter in your school day
💛 what if student behavior that triggers you is less of a "wall" and more of a "mirror"?

🎙️Listen along and challenge yourself to remember that not everyone has the skills you have - we're mostly just doing our best.

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📘 My latest (and greatest!) book:
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Check out the best-selling Positive Mindset Habits for Teachers book here
Beat Teacher Burnout with Better Boundaries book here

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As an author and an avid reader, I'm obsessed with books. What if the books with the greatest power to transform your teaching and relationships with students, parents, admins, and co-workers aren't books about education?

In this episode, I dive into Stephen Covey's masterpiece, 'The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People.' This body of work opened my eyes, changed my thought process, and made me comfortable discussing my feelings and challenges. It was my "gateway drug" into all things personal development.

I'll be sharing my journey and how I've seen these habits shape and improve my classrooms, relationships with parents, and connections with co-workers.

Highlights of this episode include:

➡️ How I got introduced to this legendary work
➡️ What are the seven habits?
➡️ How do the habits relate to our life as educators?
➡️ From IEPs to setting boundaries on time and communicating with parents - how these practical habits have stood the test of time
➡️ Why Covey's seventh habit is the foundation for authentic self-care and better school and life balance

For my about Stephen Covey's leadership and life principles, you can visit:
https://www.franklincovey.com/the-7-habits/

Or read his famous book that started it all :
The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People - Dr. Stephen R. Covey

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Want to truly thrive in teaching without sacrificing your personal life?
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📘 My latest (and greatest!) book:
The Empowered Teacher Toolkit
Check out the best-selling Positive Mindset Habits for Teachers book here
Beat Teacher Burnout with Better Boundaries book here

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