2024 is here, and I am soooo excited about what it has in store for all of us.

And what better way to start the new year than with a set of simple philosophies and techniques to help us RESET, breathe again and create so much MORE with much less time, effort, money and stress as we head into teaching again in January.

These 3 simple philosophies are some of the most important lessons I’ve ever learned in my years of working with the top mentors, coaches and experts in the self-development and teaching industry and now I can share and pass it all on to our readers and listeners. These are the areas to continually GROW and improve in so that you can start the New teaching Year with fresh perspective, intent and creativity.

Are you ready?

Let’s dive in.

Key Takeaways:

Introduction (00.00)

Are you starting the year half full or half empty? (01:48)

The attitude of gratitude and creating good habits in music teaching (04:54)

How to Focus on what you want for 2024 (07:17)

Powerful Story time Visualisation technique to start the year (09:22)

Additional Resources:

Further reading Optimist vs Pessimist article links: 

https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbescoachescouncil/2023/10/13/pessimism-versus-optimism-achieving-a-balance-to-hope-for-the-best-while-preparing-for-the-worst/?sh=2ce64ce378a7

https://www.cnbc.com/2017/10/05/why-should-you-be-highly-optimistic-if-you-want-to-be-successful.html

Further reading link on RAS:

https://medium.com/desk-of-van-schneider/if-you-want-it-you-might-get-it-the-reticular-activating-system-explained-761b6ac14e53

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