Teach On, Teach Strong

[70] Work for a cause, not for applause

What do you do teach for? I know when asked this question everyone will say “I do it for the kids!” but sadly, people’s actions can sometimes say something else… This episode will help you put things into perspective and keep your focus on the things that really matter to ensure you can stick with teaching for the long haul.

[69] How to deal with rude coworkers

Rude coworkers. We all have to deal with them at some point, but how can we do it tactfully and with class? Keep listening to find out!

[68] Only dead fish go with the flow

Back when I was a teenager I used to collect postcards with quotes on them; there was one that I loved so much I kept up on the wall of my bedroom and I still have it now 20 years later! Ever since the day I found this postcard, this quote has affected how I live my life and I still keep it as a reminder all these years later. In this episode we discuss why it's so important for you to live your life and teach doing what you feel is right, even if it means going against the "flow".

[67] How to deal with students who are "hard to like"

Dealing with people is the hardest part of any job - people are constant variables that we cannot control so we need a special set of skills. In today’s episode I answer one of your questions on how to deal with people who are hard to like - tune in to find out more!

[66] Experience is not what happens to you but what you do with what happens

Do bad things always seem to happen to you? Do you feel unlucky that things don’t seem to go your way? Or is it really that bad things happen to all of us but it’s how we respond that makes the difference? Today’s message is one that will really empower you to take control of your mind and bring the best out in you!

[65] Your body leads your emotions

What is it you actually want out of life? Is it a nice house, a fancy car, harmonious family life… or is it because you believe those things will lead you to feel happy, content or fulfilled? Ultimately, the reason we want anything tangible in life is actually because of how we believe these things will make us feel. So if all we want out of life is to actually feel good, then why don’t we take more control over this? Keep listening to learn how you can control your emotions right now!

[64] If it isn't OK, it isn't the end

Do you ever wonder what on earth is going on in your life? Does everything feel a bit up in the air, like nothing is going as you thought it would? You’re not alone - in this episode we’ll discuss why perseverance is your best friend!

[63] What to do when teacher guilt comes from fellow teachers?

Have you ever felt like you can’t leave work on time because you feel like other teachers in your school or administration / senior staff will judge you for it? What about feeling like you can’t say no to a request out of fear of your colleagues judging you? Teacher guilt is bad enough when it comes from within, but what about when it comes from our fellow colleagues? The people who are meant to be on our team? The only people who truly get what we go through every day as teachers, what then? Today I want to address all this and more to ensure you are empowered to living and teaching guilt free.

[62] Nothing means anything except the meaning you give to it

Have you ever stopped to think about your beliefs? Like when you get upset, angry or happy about anything - what are you believing in that moment? By taking the time to stop and consider what you’re believing, you’ll be able to untap unbelievable power to change your life! Listen to today's episode to hear how you can do this!

[61] How to keep going when you've lost your mojo (ladies only!)

What do you do when you lose your "mojo"? You know, when you've gone from being a productive superhero to suddenly feeling like you want to sleep on a pile of books you should be grading... In this episode I explain why this is a common problem for us ladies and how we can not only get through this sometimes debilitating feeling, but use it's inevitability to actually keep us teaching on and teaching strong every day!

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