The Chalk Full of Life Podcast

Teachers across the U.S. are beginning to head back to their classrooms and their first Back to School PD sessions. And you know what that means, right? Everyone’s asking each other all about their summer breaks.

With your teacher besties, you get to share all the juicy details of where you went and what you did. It feels awesome to reflect on all the great memories you’ve accumulated over the last few weeks, but there’s one deadly little phrase that often pops up in these summer break catch-up conversations. And it’s doing more internal damage to teachers than you might realize.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• The one phrase you’re going to want to drop immediately from all your “How was your summer?” conversations (after you realize the negative effect that it’s been having on you).
• The #1 reason why your summer break may have disappeared “too quickly.” 
• How to use a simple mindset shift to start viewing your time in a more positive light.

Want to join a community of teachers who are exploring what it means to live your best life in AND out of the classroom? 

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Let’s support each other with honest conversations about not being perfect, pursuing what matters most… and doing life together.

Teacher Time Score Assessment Tool 

When those Back to School commercials start cranking up on TV, and the school supplies hit center stage at Target…

Do you get a rush of adrenaline? Do you feel a happy dance coming on when you think about getting your hands on a fresh new set of Flair pens? Can you hardly wait to see what’s on the shelves in Dollar Spot heaven?

Well, there’s nothing wrong with feeling a little giddy about getting some new school supplies.

But if we dig a little deeper, there’s an interesting lesson for us to learn about false happiness vs. full happiness.

Whether you love Back to School shopping or not… there’s an ah-ha moment waiting for you in this episode, and it has everything to do with tapping into your happiest teacher life.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Why the way you approach Back to School Shopping might actually reveal a significant pain point in your teaching life.
• What effect dopamine and “buffering” have to do with your happiness in and out of the classroom. 
• How to gain more control over your happiness during not only the Back to School season, but all year long.

Want to join a community of teachers who are exploring what it means to live your best life in AND out of the classroom? 

Join our Chalk Full of Life Facebook Group: Click here to join!

Let’s support each other with honest conversations about not being perfect, pursuing what matters most… and doing life together.

Let’s face it. Blah days happen. Those days when you’re running on low energy and low emotions. 

Things aren’t horrible, but you’re trudging through the day feeling like something {or everything!} is “off.” All day long, you’re thinking, “Can I get a do-over?”

Well, let’s put an end to the bad wrap we give our Blah Days. With a simple reframe, you’ll see why Blah Days can be sooo good.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Why rating and reviewing your days is a simple, but powerful practice.
• The secret to having more and more great days - regardless of your current circumstances.
• The one emotion you can tap into at any moment to change the trajectory of your day.
• My 4-Part Secret Sauce Recipe for creating my best days over and over again.

Want join a community of teachers who are exploring what it means to live your best life in AND out of the classroom? 

Join our Chalk Full of Life Facebook Group:  Click here to join!

Let’s support each other with honest conversations about not being perfect, pursuing what matters most… and doing life together.

Creating a Bucket List is an amazing form of self care. It’s all about deciding what intentional things you want to do in your life to feel your best - mentally, emotionally, and physically.

Bucket Lists don’t have to be all about traveling the world or having “mountaintop experiences.” The more practical your wish list of ideas is, the more likely you’ll be to actually follow through and take action on the things you want to do.

If you’re feeling like summer is passing through your fingers too quickly, now is the perfect time to make a Bucket List of all the things you want to do to soak up every last second of your time off from school. 

But... Bucket Lists shouldn’t just be reserved for summertime or later on in your life, they should be for right now - no matter the season or stage of your life.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Why Bucket Lists are a fun and intentional form of self care for teachers.
• Why Bucket Lists shouldn’t be reserved solely for HUGE accomplishments or activities that you look forward to for a very long time.
• Lots of creative twists and unique ideas for Bucket Lists that don’t have anything to do with travel (which is what most people think of!).
• 6 Practical steps you can take today to get your own Summer Bucket List AND Life Bucket Lists in gear.

Want to join a community of teachers who are exploring what it means to live your best life in AND out of the classroom? 

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Let’s support each other with honest conversations about not being perfect, pursuing what matters most… and doing life together.

If you want to be (and feel) your best both in and out of the classroom, self care shouldn’t be the last thing at the bottom of your to-do list. It should be your #1 responsibility.

If teaching IS your life and you’re constantly feeling drained because there’s very little time for anything you love outside of school, you’re approaching your career backwards.

It’s the time and space you give yourself outside of school that makes you the best teacher you can possibly be when you’re there.

Self care should be your first priority if you want to be the best teacher, wife, husband, mom, dad, friend, or anything else. It’s what enables you to make your biggest contribution in the world.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Why Self Care should be considered the #1 requirement at the top of your job description as a teacher.
• The surprising (or not so surprising) truth found in recent research studies on productivity and overworking.
• 3 steps to start adding more self care into your life in simple and practical ways…. with a short list you can write down and work off of right away.

Want join a community of teachers who are exploring what it means to live your best life in AND out of the classroom? 

Join our Chalk Full of Life Facebook Group: 

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Let’s support each other with honest conversations about not being perfect, pursuing what matters most… and doing life together.

What do you think of when people talk about “self care?”

Is it indulgent? Is it pampering yourself? Is it a luxury for people who have oodles of extra time on their hands?

And be honest. Does self care sound a little selfish to you?

In my opinion, there are loads of misconceptions about self care circling around mainstream America today. I think it’s time we get clear on what self care IS and what it ISN’T.

Why? Because I want to suggest that self care is the opposite of selfish. It’s the very best thing you can not only do for yourself as a teacher, but also for your family, your friends, and your students.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Exactly what self care IS and what it is NOT.
• Why self care is the greatest gift teachers can give their families, friends, and students.
• The best (and easiest) way you can get started with self care - starting today.

Want to join a community of teachers who are exploring what it means to live your best life in AND out of the classroom? 

Join our Chalk Full of Life Facebook Group:

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Let’s support each other with honest conversations about not being perfect, pursuing what matters most… and doing life together.

Teachers need each other today more than ever. It's been a wild last few years. Having the support of a community of friends who “get it” can make all the difference. When teachers bring their heads and hearts together, they’re unstoppable.

Social media and online learning communities have made it incredibly easy to connect with other teachers around the globe. In a lot of ways, this is amazing. But it also means it’s easier than ever to get caught up in the Instagram-worthy, Pinterest-Perfect Comparison Game. Rather than trying to keep up with each other, let’s focus on lifting each other up.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Why teachers need connection today more than ever.
• What you can do right now to start developing the connections that will support you in your journey toward living your best teacher life.

Do you want to join a community of teachers who are exploring what it means to live your best life in AND out of the classroom? 

Join our Chalk Full of Life Facebook Group:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/219911903663914/

Let’s support each other with honest conversations about not being perfect, pursuing what matters most… and doing life together.

There’s only one formula you need for creating a better #teacherlife. Seriously. With the tool we’re talking about in this episode, you can take action toward whatever change you want in your life… starting today.

In this episode you’ll learn:

• Why the Self-Coaching Model is the only formula you need for creating your very best teacher life.
• Why you haven’t been able to make the changes you want in your life.
• The first step you can take today towards making a real and lasting change in your life.

CTFAR Self-Coaching Model

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What’s the real cause of your stress and exhaustion as a teacher? It’s probably not what you think it is.

In this episode you’ll learn:

• Why your circumstances aren’t the problem.
• The true cause of your stress, exhaustion, and overwhelm.
• The simple tool you can start using today to overcome whatever’s keeping you from living the life you really want.

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I think the teaching world is ready for a major shift in thinking. If we can agree that teachers’ lives are just as important as the ones they’re changing, it’s time to start talking about the honest realities of #teacherlife. It’s time to discuss real solutions to teacher burnout, overwhelm, and chronic exhaustion. 

In this episode you’ll learn:

• Why I believe you need to shift your thinking if you feel like you’re sacrificing your own health and happiness in order to be a great teacher.
• How my journey as a teacher inspired me to create The Chalk Full of Life Podcast™ so you finally have a permission slip to put yourself first.

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