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[30] Never stop doing your best just because someone doesn’t give you credit

As teachers, we are generally known for working our butts off! Yes it's nice to be recognised for the work we do and it definitely hurts when someone else takes credit for our ideas. Regardless, we should not let this prevent us for doing, being and giving our very best. In this episode I share some techniques you can use to help keep you encouraged during those times when you're feeling unappreciated.

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[29] The importance of personal development for teachers

What is personal development anyway, and why do we need it? Like many other teachers, I had a rocky start to my journey and had to learn (and am still learning!) many lessons the hard way. What I am certain of, is that personal development - the pursuit of your expanding full potential - is the absolute key to success in teaching and life. It is what keeps us going through the hard times and what enables us to be the best role model we can be to others. In this episode I share with you the importance of our journey of personal development and how your impact on the world can be so much greater than you ever dreamed it could be.

[28] What you do today can improve all your tomorrows

Teaching is a job where we are constantly on the go and oftentimes, mostly just reacting to our circumstances which can leave us feeling stressed out and frustrated. With this simple but effective technique that I share in today's episode, you can learn to think ahead and anticipate your days rather than just react to them leaving you feeling much more in control and empowered.

[27] It is what it is - things change, roll with it

In the world of education, things are always changing; sometimes for the good and sometimes not. If you're finding yourself surrounded by negative conversations in the workplace complaining about changes and rantings on how things "should be" with no intent of taking any action, your workplace environment can become very toxic and depressing. In this episode we discuss the differences between something that is worth fighting for and something that we need to just say " it is what it is" and move on to more productive conversations. Things change that are sometimes out of our control; we have to learn to adapt or lose.

[26] The best time for new beginnings is right now

A new year always gets us motivated and excited to start fresh and set new goals for ourselves. But what about when that buzz wears off? You don't have to wait for January 1st in order to start something new. Listen to this episode to keep you fired up to keep working on improving your life or the lives of those around you, each and every day.

[25] How to stop worrying and stressing and switch off your teacher brain

As teachers, we are so emotionally invested in our jobs that it can feel almost impossible to switch off our teacher brain and relax when we get home. This can create long term negative effects such as chronic stress and emotional exhaustion. In this episode, I share with you an effective way of how you reduce the amount of worry and stress you feel as a teacher and how you can train your brain to actually "switch off".

[24] Maybe it isn't about the ending, maybe it's about the story

So many times we are just rushing through life, in a hurry to get to the next break, weekend or end of the day... but what are we missing in the process? Life isn't about the destination, it's all about the journey and teaching is the same. In this episode, we discuss the importance of enjoying each day and strategies we can use to ensure we're writing the best story about our teacher life.

[23] How to effectively set and achieve your goals

As we wrap up 2017, we're likely to be thinking about setting goals for 2018. However, there's a sad reality that most people don't keep to their goals or new year's resolutions. In this episode we explore some of the pitfalls people fall into when goal setting and I share some different strategies I have in how to effectively set and actually achieve your goals.

[22] Is teaching taking the best of you?

This episode is something different. I'm reflecting on my challenges as a teacher coming up to the end of 2017 and how I can sometimes feel like school is taking the best of me leaving me very drained in the evenings. I share some mindset shifts I have been going through to try and combat these feelings through what I am calling a "podlog". Listen to find out more!

[21] Habits for a healthier teacher life

It's that time of year when we're starting to think about setting goals for the next year and making plans to better our lives. Unfortunately, so many of us fail to stick to our resolutions because we are missing the second two steps of the process! In this episode we discuss all 3 steps to achieving your goals and I share some ideas for outstanding habits you can instil in your daily routine to ensure you have a healthier and happier life as a teacher.