The Calm & Resilient Teacher

In this episode,  Angela Gallagher Green and I discuss 5 ways you can intentionally create a rockstar, AMAZING day. Amazing days don't usually just happen by default. They require Intention and Attention.

Check out these 5 ways you can set up your AMAZING day no matter what craziness is happening in this world or in your life.

About our Guest: Angela has been a High School science teacher for 21 years and has spent many summers working with daycare and elementary aged children running summer camps.  She currently does mindfulness trainings and workshops for teachers and mental health professionals.  

She is PTO treasurer and Secretary of the recreation commission in her town and has a 13 year old daughter.

Imagine being able to optimize your gut health and raise your awareness of your thoughts FEELINGS to DRASTICALLY boost your mood and overall well-being.

By ignoring what your body is telling you,  you're pushing aside really important signals about what your body needs and wants from you.

If you want a few simple ways to FEEL better so that you create a life you LOVE, FEEL better in the process, and be able to CHOOSE your emotional state... CHECK THIS OUT!

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One of the top 3 struggles of SO many teachers in our community is... 

OVERWHELM

There are just WAY too many things to do and not enough TIME.

If you want to learn how to flip your perspective on Overwhelm so that you FEEL better, get more done, AND experience much more happiness, this is an episode you definitely do NOT want to miss. Check out Lucy Liu's unique take on ditching overwhelm once and for all AND how you can re-frame your to-do list so that you get MORE done in even less time (with ease!).

Want to connect with Lucy Liu?

Email: lucyliucoaching@gmail.com

Website: www.lucyliucoaching.com

Instagram: www.instagram.com/mslucyliu

Connect through her podcast:  The Lucy Liu Show

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It's no secret that teachers have more and more responsibilities and student behavior is getting more and more challenging.

Many teachers are in a tough spot with the behaviors they're witnessing because they feel scared, worried, or powerless- oftentimes, they're not sure what they're ABLE to do in order to defend themselves and this confusion is frustrating.

Teachers, there are actually quite a few things you can do if you find yourself in a situation where you feel threatened by a student or when you're being physically hurt by a student.

Check out Renshi Lisa's tips so that you feel safer AND more confident protecting yourself in the event of a physical attack at school.  

Want to connect with Renshi Lisa, Lisa Magiera?

Email: renshilisa@gmail.com

Website: https://strongersafersmarter.me

She also offers online Karate classes and is available to do Zoom conference calls to help teachers learn to defend themselves.

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Incontinence, Leaking, Bladder Infections, UTI's, Pelvic Pain, Urgency ...

If you're a teacher who isn't able to take regular bathroom breaks, chances are pretty high that you're familiar with at least one of these all-too-common concerns for busy teachers. 

In this episode, Brittney Cappiello, of My Core Floor, is busting through some of the MOST common myths (drink less, pee less - NOT TRUE!). 

Learn why paying attention to your bladder health is critical and a few simple ways to stay ahead of the way-to-familiar issues so many teachers are facing with poor bladder health and/or pelvic dysfunction.

Want to connect with Brittney?

Brittney@mycorefloor.com

Website: mycorefloor.com

Short, simple, EFFECTIVE!

We KNOW children are more stressed and anxious than ever before. And while we can't necessarily FIX all the underlying issues right now and wipe away their problems, we CAN teach them emotional management and regulation skills. 

This activity is so easy and simple that you can teach very young kids how to reset and re-center in just a few minutes.

Check it out and let me know what you think!

What is MINDFULNESS? One definition is .. being fully present IN THE MOMENT.

And GUESS WHAT??

Mindfulness is rapidly becoming a common household word!

Check out WHY Mindfulness is such a POWERFUL tool for everyone (you AND your students!).

And... how you can start incorporating mindfulness into your EVERYDAY life!

Amy,  a stressed out teacher turned mindful development coach, shares some amazing tips with our community in this episode. 

Check it out!

To learn more about Amy:

Instagram: @mindfulselff

Facebook: @mindfulselff

Twitter: @mindfulselff

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Do you ever catch the 'Winter Blues' and DREAM of warm summer days laying on the beach somewhere, enjoying a cold drink with your toes in the sand? {The peace and quiet is pretty awesome too, right??)

Another amazing thing about SUMMER are the gardens!

Fresh veggies, beautiful flowers, and all the JOY it brings to start from scratch and watch things grow...

When the summer gardens turn to bare ground, a part of me always feels a little sad. 

As a family, tending to the garden and picking veggies is FUN!

But how about bringing the OUTSIDE in?

This conversation with Asia Sharif-Clark sheds some light on how simple and easy it can be to bring the outside IN and enjoy fresh, home-grown food all year round.

Hope you're just as inspired as I am to get started on your small space indoor garden. 🌱

To CONNECT with Asia Sharif- Clark:

As a busy teacher, who wouldn't want MORE TIME, right??

In this episode, check out Jennifer's simple tips to find MORE time.

Because the truth is, we all have the SAME amount of time each day, but imagine if you could find those moments in the day where you're letting time slip away (and totally not even realizing it!)?  Pretty awesome, right?

So check it out! Finding more time in each day would be every teachers dream ... now, you CAN create MORE time for yourself each day so you can get more done & feel excited about your productivity! 

Where can you find Jennifer and connect with her?

Have you ever DREAMED of working in a school where the teachers are Supported and Appreciated?

It may seem like a school like this doesn't exist BUT it does...

Self-care. 

What IS it?

For so many years, I thought Self-Care was doing things for myself - getting a massage, mani-pedi, hanging out with my girlfriends, going on a date.

But it turns out, most of what I THOUGHT was self-care was actually self-indulgence.

Self-care is creating a life we don't have to ESCAPE.

Whereas with self-indulgence, we're temporarily escaping the current reality.

When I first heard this shift (check it out!), it pretty mind-blowing.

ENERGY.

As a busy teacher, chances are you often feel TIRED. Maybe even EXHAUSTED.

These 3 tips will help you create MORE Energy so that you're even more of a rockstar teacher (and you get way more DONE!) Now, the goal in life isn't to GET MORE DONE.... but with the long list of responsibilities most teachers face everyday, it's important to have the ENERGY to accomplish what needs to get done and then be able to actually ENJOY your life after school.  

Do you struggle with:

• Finding balance?
• Overwhelm?
• Exhaustion?

These tips may be just what you need to get back on track to feeling GOOD!

In this episode, you'll learn:

• What "CHI" is and a little more about Tai Chi, a 'inner workout', as Suzanne describes (so interesting!)
• Why conserving your CHI is critical
• A few SIMPLE ways to kickstart your day for more energy (and better digestion!)
• Why Stress Management is so important, especially for busy teachers with very little extra time

Interested in connecting with Suzanne?

Creativity is just like a muscle, 

The more you USE it, the stronger it gets!

By encouraging creativity in your classroom, your students will become more curious, more engaged, and more INTERESTED in the world around them.  And guess what this means??  HIGHER test scores & achievement, too!  Now of course, best practices in teaching includes encouraging and developing creative, critical thinking skills but is this always a priority?  Unfortunately... it's NOT.

Our future depends on the minds of this young generation... on their ability to SOLVE BIG PROBLEMS!

Because the future for them is nothing like what we think it'll be.  But we DO know that teaching students how to be creative and think differently will help them in whatever career they decide to have. 

Check out this episode! 

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Imagine a game that is SO easy you can teach your class the 3 simple rules no matter if they're in Kindergarten or High School...

Simple Rules? YES!

Easy to Learn? Yup!

FUN? Absolutely!

Encourages LOTS of conversation? YEPPERS!

Inspires students to ask questions and try new things? uh HUH!

Many years ago, I was first introduced to this game and I have NOT forgotten it.  I used this game in the classroom for YEARS and continue teaching this game to every teacher I work with in my programs.

Collaboration, conversation, and curiosity are VERY important skills for our students to have. 

THIS game is TERRIFIC!

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Avoidance of risk is a sure-fire way to stunt growth and development.

Being OKAY with uncertainty is an essential part of LIFE. Being adaptable and innovative are valuable skills in today's world.

Life is constantly changing and we are all evolving and growing rapidly so being okay with uncertainty, change, and RISK is a skill that will serve your students well in school and life.

In this episode, I talk about 3 Easy Ways to Normalize Error and encourage risk-taking in the classroom so students are comfortable trying new things, 'failing' hard and why 'failing' shouldn't be such a BAD word! 

Check it out!

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Teaching isn't easy and some days, it can be hard to go to bed with a Grateful Heart. 

In this episode, I chat with Dr. Peggy Delong, a clinical and forensic psychologist, known as The Gratitude Psychologist who teaches people how to harness the power of gratitude and joy to live their best lives. She does this through psychotherapy, on-line courses, in-person events, books, and bracelets. In this episode, Dr. Peggy shares some GREAT tips for busy teachers to find more gratitude despite crazy schedules, increasing workloads, and SO much going on in their lives... 

A few BIG take-a-ways from this episode:

• Why waking up with Gratitude can actually RE-WIRE your brain
  
• How to fall asleep easier using Gratitude throughout the day

If you what to stay connected with Dr. Peggy Delong and learn even more about living a more grateful, fulfilled life, here are ways you can connect with her:

You do NOT have to be so stressed out!

Yes, you teach all day. Yes, you ARE busy. Yes... there is just SO much to DO.

I hear you.

But guess what?

There are some SUPER SIMPLE ways you can better manage your stress.

I promise.

Check them out in this episode!

Make sure to let us know in the CRT Community if you tried them and... how they worked for YOU!

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What happens when two innovative, hard-working teachers come together to solve a problem much larger than themselves?

BIG change happens...

Check out what Michigan teachers, Jeff and Jason are up to and how they're flipping education upside down by encouraging teacher collaboration across the GLOBE and creating opportunities for real-world learning far beyond the classroom walls. 

Join the movement of teachers working together for CHANGE. 

To contact Jeff or Jason:

Twitter:

@creativeOSI 

@mcg4change 

@dcgeducation

For a child to be 'successful' and happy in school, 4 basic needs must be met.

Learn what those FOUR needs are AND learn 1 super simple tip for meeting these needs for every student.

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If you're a busy teacher with lots of things to DO and little time, THIS IS FOR YOU!

In this episode, I chat with Alexis Haselberger,  a time management and productivity coach who helps people and teams do more and stress less via 1:1 coaching, group coaching and workshops. She shares some GREAT tips for busy teachers to get MORE done is way less time. You're gonna LOVE this one!

A few BIG take-a-ways from this episode: 

• Why it is NOT productive to keep things in your head despite what you may have learned in school

• How to stop distractions dead in their tracks

• What Braindumping is, WHY it's critical and HOW to actually do it

• The difference between a Segmenter personality and an Integrator personality, why it's important to know which one YOU are, and use this to work best for your personality type

• What the 'one-touch' rule is for  email and how there are only 3 options every single time you read an email 

Resources mentioned in this episode:

TickTick - a FREE Digital To-Do List

There are several characteristics of Happier Teachers and this episode shares 5 of their most common habits.

Learn about these 5 habits TODAY. 

Learn why Happier teachers are fiercely protective of their personal space and well-being, why they do NOT take things personally, and what they do to make sure their mental/emotional health is a priority.

Remember, wellness doesn't have to be hard. 

With a few simple tweaks in your everyday routine, you can FEEL better, get even MORE done and find more balance in your life. 

It's no surprise that our teachers today are STRESSED.

Teachers cite a variety of challenges - from overwhelming amounts of work, unsupportive admin, challenging behaviors, and competing priorities... they just can't seem to find the time or ENERGY to get it ALL done. 

A recent study found that only 7% of the surveyed teachers rated themselves as having both low levels of stress and high levels of coping with their jobs. So, about 93% of teachers are STRUGGLING. And not only that but studies show that teacher's workplace stress and state of mental health are worse now than in 2015.

Sixty-one percent of the teachers said their work was always or often stressful. Over half agreed that they didn’t feel the same enthusiasm as when they started teaching. And many teachers reported experiencing poor health and being bullied at work — by superiors, colleagues, students, or parents — at rates far higher than are reported for other professions. And most said they are sleep-deprived.

When teachers quit due to stress, it costs billions to replace them.

Let's look at 5 reasons is CRITICAL to manage stress.

1. Contributes to 80-90% of all illness & disease (high blood pressure, heart disease, obesity and diabetes, headaches, an upset stomach, high blood pressure, chest pain,)

2. Can cause SLEEP issues

3. Often shows up as Physical Pain 

4. It weighs us down - Stress is a heavy burden

5. #1 Reason so many teachers are leaving the profession every single year

Finding effective ways to manage STRESS is critical for teachers who are interested in optimizing their health & performance and STAYING in the classroom.

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