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[50] Integrity is not something you show others, it's how you behave behind their back

Have you ever been the victim of gossip at work, where you walk in the room and you’re so sure people have been talking about you? Or maybe you’ve been gossiping about someone and then been busted as they walk into the room? Neither one feels good, right?

In this episode we discuss integrity and gossiping in the workplace and why we, as teachers, need to be uber careful as our integrity is on the line here. I also share with you a story about teachers caught gossiping and the impact that had - hint, it went much further than you may think. If you ever get sucked into the world of gossip at work and really want to stop, make sure you listen to today's episode - it will change your whole mindset.

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[49] How to deal with difficult colleagues as a teacher

Have you ever been bullied when you were in school? What about as a teacher?  I have. As if teaching wasn't hard enough as it is dealing with challenging kids all day, but what about when we have to deal with difficult colleagues too?

Today's episode is an important one to talk about. The tips I'll share with you today will be game changers in helping you deal with your difficult colleagues so you can focus on your students and those you care about. 
In this episode I share with you:

• Some of my own personal, heart-breaking stories of challenging situations with colleagues that I have had to deal with as a teacher.
  
  
• How I overcame these challenges and handled these difficult people.
  
  
• The 7 types of difficult colleagues I have come across in my career so far.
  
  
• Strategies to help you deal with these kinds of people to help you keep your sanity!

If you're struggling with difficult colleagues at work, then this podcast will be just what you need to hear. 

 

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[48] Perception unchallenged becomes your reality

Your view of situations and your personal perceptions and beliefs mean everything when it comes to your mindset and personal resilience. If your negative beliefs are left unchallenged, they will soon become your reality which could ultimately drive you out of this job you love. Listen to today's episode to learn practical steps on how you can challenge any negative perceptions you have in order to continue being the best teacher you can be.

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[47] Don't adjust your dreams, adjust your plans

Many of us grew up with voices around us telling us what we can or can't achieve in life; some of these voices came from our very own teachers... In this episode I share with you a personal story from my own classroom where my students inspired this message that encourages us all to believe in our own goals and if something doesn't work out, we learn to adjust the plan, not the dream.

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[46] Doing your best does not mean working yourself to the point of a mental breakdown

As teachers, we have extremely high standards for ourselves and many of us will work ourselves to the bone. But this "martyr complex" and working ourselves to a mental breakdown is not us performing at our best. Listen to this episode to learn some practical steps on how to still be your best and self-regulate to ensure you're fit and able to stick with teaching for the long haul.

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[45] How to be productive without stressing out

This is one of the most intense episodes yet! I give it to you straight and offer you a reality check along with some practical advice for you to be able to be productive without getting yourself all stressed out in the process.

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[44] The best cure for the body, is a quiet mind

It's amazing what a bit of peace and quiet can do. In this podcast, I share with you my personal experiences and battles I face as a teacher trying to balance being there for my students and colleagues as well as taking time for myself. It can be done, even in a teacher's crazy day and it doesn't need to take as much as you might think.

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[43] How to find the answer to any problem

Our brains are designed to solve problems, so why do we fear coming across them so much? Why do we always run to others to help us with our problems when we have the power within ourselves to solve them? Listen to today's episode to hear how with just one small shift, you can find the answer to any problem you have.

[42] It always gets done, so breathe

As teachers, we often find ourselves in a tizz at that point where the to do list and deadlines are expanding faster than we're able to tackle them! During these times it's common to see teachers running around frazzled, stressed out or sick as they worry about how it's all going to get done. In today's episode I share with you my personal mantra and how I deal with these inevitable stressful moments of being a teacher.

[41] What to do when you're feeling resentment as a teacher

Sometimes when we don't agree with school leaders or the education system, we can start to feel resentment as a teacher. But with one quick mindset shift I will show you how you can lift resentment and continue to strive to be the best teacher you can be.