There are so many people who are unhappy in their current position. Whether it be teaching, a relationship, career, or anything else. In this episode, Sandy talks about the conversations she’s had with teachers over the past few months, and explains the three main things holding people back from making a big change and going after a life they love. You might be surprised at some of these things. You’ll also recognize which area is holding you back and start to think about how you can break through those barriers to move forward. So many teachers feel trapped because of these reasons and in this episode we explore them more and chat about ways to make small mindset shifts to get to your goals. The sole purpose of this episode is to help you get unstuck, where you’re feeling stuck. Because there’s a way to figure anything out. 

KEY POINTS

• There are lots of ways to make money, and if we’re being honest, teachers are grossly underpaid for the amount of time, effort, and work they do. 

• Mindset is going to make or break you. And YOU have control over this! Yay! 

• Having a solid plan can make big changes feel less scary. 

• Once you have an understanding of what’s holding you back, you can start to figure out how to address it and move through it. 

QUOTEABLES 

“As teachers, we love to plan, and we love to be in control. When you step outside your comfort zone, you’re anything but in control. And this is absolutely scary. The magic happens when you can lean into the unknown, find the beauty in the scary chaos, and just move through it one step at a time. Once you come out on the other end, and you will, you’ll be stronger, and a completely different person.”  

CONNECT 

IG | @hellosandypatterson    https://www.instagram.com/hellosandypatterson/

FB | Sandy Patterson    https://www.facebook.com/sandy.ann.14) (https://www.facebook.com/soaringsandy/

Beyond the Classroom Community FB Group      www.facebook.com/groups/beyondtheclassroom1/

10 Jobs Outside of Teaching FREE download    https://bit.ly/10jobsPOD www.facebook.com/groups/beyondtheclassroom1/

Let’s Chat! FREE Coffee Chat    https://sandypatterson.hbportal.co/schedule/6363d024923a6c0027e64f67

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Has anyone ever said, “Don’t worry.” Too bad it isn’t actually that simple. In this episode, Sandy talks about how worrying is a waste of time, mental space, and energy. She shares actionable items to minimize worrying to leave more space and energy for things that are going to move you forward.  

KEY POINTS

• Worrying takes up precious mental space and energy. 

• Worrying won’t change the outcome of anything; your actions do. 

• Five things to think about to stop worrying so much and enjoy life more! 

QUOTEABLES 

Place quote from the beginning of the episode here. 

CONNECT 

IG | @hellosandypatterson    https://www.instagram.com/hellosandypatterson/

FB | Sandy Patterson    https://www.facebook.com/sandy.ann.14) (https://www.facebook.com/soaringsandy/

Beyond the Classroom Community FB Group      www.facebook.com/groups/beyondtheclassroom1/

10 Jobs Outside of Teaching FREE download    https://bit.ly/10jobsPOD www.facebook.com/groups/beyondtheclassroom1/

Let’s Chat! FREE Coffee Chat    https://sandypatterson.hbportal.co/schedule/6363d024923a6c0027e64f67

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In this episode, Sandy talks about the response she got when she told people she was leaving teaching; “Why? Teaching sounds so fun! It’s so easy! You get summers off! You’re off at 3:00 everyday! You get to play with kids all day! How hard can it be!?” Because of this, it can feel invalidating to feel burnt out and miserable in teaching. In this episode, you’ll be validated for however you’re feeling right now, whether you love teaching or you’re feeling burnt out and resentful. 

KEY POINTS

• However you’re feeling right now, you’re not alone.

• If you are unhappy, and your gut is telling you that something is off. You’re not a bad person. You’re not selfish. Nothing is wrong with you. 

• Supporting each other is the most important thing, because everyone’s journeys are unique 

QUOTEABLES 

“The purpose today is to validate however you’re feeling. However you’re feeling about your job, or your relationship, or wherever you’re at, the season that you’re in, the path you’re on, however you’re feeling today, you are not alone, and it’s okay.” 

CONNECT 

IG | @hellosandypatterson    https://www.instagram.com/hellosandypatterson/

FB | Sandy Patterson    https://www.facebook.com/sandy.ann.14) (https://www.facebook.com/soaringsandy/

Beyond the Classroom Community FB Group    www.facebook.com/groups/beyondtheclassroom1/

Let’s Chat! FREE Coffee Chat    https://sandypatterson.hbportal.co/schedule/6363d024923a6c0027e64f67

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Do you have goals you haven’t reached yet? Because you’re waiting for the “right” time? Or you’re waiting until you have “more time?” Or waiting until everything is “in order.” Waiting until everything is “perfect?” In this episode, Sandy talks about how waiting to make moves until everything is “perfect” can be a form of self sabotage. Listen to this episode to learn how to flip the script on this and not let it stop you! 

KEY POINTS

• Stalling is normal; it’s just your brain’s way of trying to keep you safe and keep you comfortable. 

• When we wait to do something until we feel ready or until everything is perfect, we never move forward because there is NO instance where everything is PERFECT. 

• Once you notice how stalling until everything is “ready” can trip you up, you’ll be able to move forward quicker to meet your goals.

• There are five things you can do to get past this and start making moves to reach your goals today.

QUOTEABLES 

“You can go back and fix things. You can tweak things. You can change things based on the lessons you’ve learned. This is a game changer as far as mindset, because it takes the pressure off of having to be perfect and having to be what it’s going to be forever. You can always go back and fix it.”

CONNECT 

IG | @hellosandypatterson    https://www.instagram.com/hellosandypatterson/

FB | Sandy Patterson    https://www.facebook.com/sandy.ann.14) (https://www.facebook.com/soaringsandy/

Beyond the Classroom Community FB Group    www.facebook.com/groups/beyondtheclassroom1/

Let’s Chat! FREE Coffee Chat    https://sandypatterson.hbportal.co/schedule/6363d024923a6c0027e64f67

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Let’s get real; In teaching things just keep getting piled on. And it’s not like anyone is saying- “Here, do this and I’ll take that off your plate.” It’s just more and more and more. And more. This is why it’s so important to define and enforce your boundaries. In this episode, Sandy talks all about boundaries, and why they can be so hard to enforce. She gives four things to do to start enforcing boundaries and feeling better about teaching and life. 

KEY POINTS

• You have to define your boundaries before you can enforce them. 

• Why it’s so dang hard to say no. 

• Cheat sheet of things you can say when you want to say no. 

• How to handle boundaries when you’ve been told to do something. 

• It’s okay to make other people uncomfortable. 

QUOTEABLES 

“We chose a career that’s all about giving and serving our communities and our students and their families. And giving is great. Giving fills your cup, right? But not at the sacrifice of your own sanity and your own mental and physical health.”

CONNECT 

Episode 6 | This Isn’t What I Signed Up For   https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beyond-the-classroom-a-podcast-with-sandy-patterson/id1669088317

IG | @hellosandypatterson    https://www.instagram.com/hellosandypatterson/

FB | Sandy Patterson    https://www.facebook.com/sandy.ann.14) (https://www.facebook.com/soaringsandy/

Beyond the Classroom Community FB Group    www.facebook.com/groups/beyondtheclassroom1/

Let’s Chat! FREE Coffee Chat    https://sandypatterson.hbportal.co/schedule/6363d024923a6c0027e64f67

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In this episode, Sandy discusses how teaching has changed over the past five-ten years. Many teachers who have been teaching for a while have seen and lived these changes, and are having a hard time dealing with them. If you’re not in teaching, it’s hard to understand these shifts. And if you are a teacher, it’s been even harder to hold on to the motivation to keep going. Sandy shares three actionable steps you can take to move forward as you navigate these changes in teaching. 

KEY POINTS

• Teaching feels like an uphill battle for many different reasons. 

• What can you do about these huge shifts that have caused so many of us to feel a big disconnect and disappointment with a job that once brought so much joy?

• There are three specific things you can do to come to terms with these changes. 

QUOTEABLES 

“Really becoming aware, and knowing your limits, being able to enforce boundaries, and say no around school and teaching is essential if you really don’t want to burnout or you want to minimize the burnout.”

CONNECT 

IG | @hellosandypatterson    https://www.instagram.com/hellosandypatterson/

FB Community | Sandy Patterson    https://www.facebook.com/sandy.ann.14) (https://www.facebook.com/soaringsandy/

Beyond the Classroom Community FB Group    www.facebook.com/groups/beyondtheclassroom1/

Let’s Chat! FREE Coffee Chat     https://sandypatterson.hbportal.co/schedule/6363d024923a6c0027e64f67

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In this episode, Sandy hosts an Ask Me Anything Live on Instagram to answer all of those burning questions from teachers about leaving the classroom. She talks about how she knew it was time to leave teaching, the first thing she did when she decided it was time to leave, what she misses about teaching, and if she regrets her decision. 

KEY POINTS

• When you have a healthy work life balance, having summers off isn’t as essential. 
• How do you know if you’ve made the right decision? 
• The biggest thing to focus on if you’re trying to stay in the classroom and love teaching again. 

QUOTEABLES 

“It’s my passion to coach teachers who are miserable and burnt out, and show them that there are other ways to do things. There are other ways to serve others, make money and provide for your family, in a way that’s not scary.” 

CONNECT 

Do you have questions about leaving the classroom? Or about anything? Connect with Sandy here: 

IG | @hellosandypatterson (https://www.instagram.com/hellosandypatterson/) 

FB | Sandy Patterson (https://www.facebook.com/sandy.ann.14) (https://www.facebook.com/soaringsandy/) 

Beyond the Classroom Community FB Group www.facebook.com/groups/beyondtheclassroom1/ 

Let’s Chat! FREE Coffee Chat  https://sandypatterson.hbportal.co/schedule/6363d024923a6c0027e64f67 

Join the email list (https://forms.gle/gv8Tyr75pNNQ64NK7) 

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In this episode, Sandy discusses five things you can do to feel happy and grounded in your everyday life. Ever feel overwhelmed? (Who doesn’t!?) Ever feel like there’s too much going on? (Again, who doesn’t!?) Ever feel like you can’t breathe because it’s all just too much? (Same!) In this episode, you’ll walk away with five easy actionable steps to recenter and ground yourself in the present moment and feel better throughout your day.  

KEY POINTS

• It’s not about feeling happy all the time; It’s all about recognizing when you’re feeling unsteady and being able to ground and recenter yourself.
• Grounding is more than self care. It’s continuous over time.
• Five things you can do today to help you feel less stress and more grounded. 

QUOTEABLES 

“When I start to feel overwhelmed at that feeling, like- oh my gosh, there’s so much to do, I don’t have enough time, there's too much to do... I start to just focus on that one thing that I’m doing, right at that moment.”

CONNECT 

IG | @hellosandypatterson (https://www.instagram.com/hellosandypatterson/) 

FB | Sandy Patterson (https://www.facebook.com/sandy.ann.14) (https://www.facebook.com/soaringsandy/) 

Beyond the Classroom Community FB Group www.facebook.com/groups/beyondtheclassroom1/ 

Let’s Chat! FREE Coffee Chat  https://sandypatterson.hbportal.co/schedule/6363d024923a6c0027e64f67 

Join the email list (https://forms.gle/gv8Tyr75pNNQ64NK7) 

Resources & Links:

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In this episode Sandy gets real and shares five signs you might need to take a look at your job to determine if it’s serving you and the life you want. It can be scary to admit something that’s so deeply ingrained in you might not be serving you anymore. It’s easier to bury these feelings and hold on to the guilt than to face them head on and admit something might need to change. No matter what, you’ll walk away from this episode with things to think about, explore, and dig deep.

KEY POINTS

• How scary it can be to admit you might not love teaching anymore. 
• The stigma around teaching and leaving teaching. 
• Just because you serve others in your job, doesn’t mean you need to stay because you’re serving other people. 
• Five questions to explore and dig deep to determine if you might not love teaching anymore (or any job or situation you’re in).
• No matter how you’re feeling, it’s OKAY! 

QUOTEABLES 

“Moving forward, as I made that transition out of the classroom, my new mantra is that even if you’re serving others, you don’t have to stay if it’s not serving you anymore.”

CONNECT 

IG | @hellosandypatterson (https://www.instagram.com/hellosandypatterson/) 

FB | Sandy Patterson (https://www.facebook.com/sandy.ann.14) (https://www.facebook.com/soaringsandy/) 

Beyond the Classroom Community FB Group www.facebook.com/groups/beyondtheclassroom1/ 

Let’s Chat! FREE Coffee Chat  https://sandypatterson.hbportal.co/schedule/6363d024923a6c0027e64f67 

Join the email list (https://forms.gle/gv8Tyr75pNNQ64NK7) 

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In this episode Sandy talks all about mindset. She discusses what it is, why it’s important, how it can help you feel better in your everyday life, and five easy actionable steps you can try out today to incorporate mindset work into your day. Your mindset is what will make or break you in any situation, and in this episode Sandy breaks down how you can use mindset to your advantage and succeed in any situation. 

KEY POINTS

• What mindset is and why it’s so dang important. 
• How mindset can make or break you in any situation. 
• How your mindset is formed, and how you can change it. 
• The magic in mindset work. 
• Five actionable steps to incorporate mindset into your day to feel better. 

QUOTEABLES 

“When I left teaching, I said, outloud- I’m a quitter. I felt like people were going to judge me for not being able to stick it out. 

CONNECT 

IG | @hellosandypatterson (https://www.instagram.com/hellosandypatterson/) 

FB | Sandy Patterson (https://www.facebook.com/sandy.ann.14) (https://www.facebook.com/soaringsandy/) 

Beyond the Classroom Community FB Group www.facebook.com/groups/beyondtheclassroom1/ 

Let’s Chat! FREE Coffee Chat  https://sandypatterson.hbportal.co/schedule/6363d024923a6c0027e64f67 

Join the email list (https://forms.gle/gv8Tyr75pNNQ64NK7)

Resources & Links:

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