The Zen Teacher Experience

Hey Zen Teachers,

What if I told you I could help you create more space and time on your calendar for those things you want to do, those things that fulfill you, those things that you never quite seem to have enough time for? 

Seems pretty amazing, right?

Well, the answer is inside. 

In today's episode, I am starting a new feature that I "cleverly" call "blogcasts." 

This means that I will be reading some of my more popular blog posts from my past five years of blogging. With these blogcasts, you can listen to the ideas here in case you can't or don't want to go to my website and read them on the blog. My hope is that it's more convenient for those of you on the go.

Today's post was originally published on January 30, 2016 and is called "Just One Thing." 

This post will share with you a tiny secret about how to make one simple move that will create some white space on your calendar and some breathing room in your schedule. 

I hope you like it.

Peace and love,

Dan 

Hey Zen Teachers,

What if you could find some room in your schedule for that thing that you have really, really been wanting to do, but you just haven't been able to find the time for?

In this episode, I'll show you how to make it happen.

No, really. 

It's easier than you think.

Take a chance and give episode 5 a listen.

I'll see you inside.

Peace and love,

Dan 

Hey Zen Teachers,

In this episode, I go over the 5-Step Zen Teacher Blueprint I developed so that teachers can figure out how to create and customize a personalized program that helps them reduce their stress and improve their self-care.

THE 5-STEP ZEN TEACHER BLUEPRINT IS:

1. INVITE POSSIBLITIES

2. CREATE ACCEPTANCE

3. PRACTICE MINDFULNESS

4. EMBRACE SELF-CARE

5. CULTIVATE PERSONAL PEACE

Throughout the podcast episodes, I will be taking you on a deep dive into each of these areas, but in this episode, I am simply giving you a basic overview so you will have the 5 steps in front of you as we continue on this audio journey together.

Thanks for listening.

See you inside.

Peace and love,

Dan 

Because teachers are givers, they so often give to everyone else but don't take care of themselves. 

What they are probably waiting for is permission.

And that's why I'm here. 

Self-care is NOT selfish.

It is critical to being your best and doing your best so that you CAN take care of others--your family, your friends, and your students. 

So let me be the little voice in your ear that says, "It's okay for you to take care of yourself." 

Listen here and learn how. 

Enjoy.

Dan 

I was heading toward burn out and didn't know where to turn or what to do. 

But now I know how to continue enjoying teaching and how I'll make it to retirement.

In this episode, I explain how I figured it out. 

Enjoy.

Dan 

Welcome to the inaugural episode of THE ZEN TEACHER EXPERIENCE podcast. This first time out of the gate, I will share with you how I want to help you maximize your performance with sacrificing yourself.  But that's just the beginning. Not only will you hear me pay tribute to one of my favorite teachers, Mr. Geoffrey Anderson, but I give you the lowdown on what I'm going to be doing on the podcast and what you can expect in the future. 

I hope you enjoy it, I hope it serves you, and I hope you will join us for future episodes.

As my fancy sign off goes. . .

Remember that you're okay exactly the way you are and that you have more power than you think.

Take care.

Dan