Teach On, Teach Strong

[20] What holds you back isn’t what you are, it’s what you think you’re not

Many times we are afraid of taking on new challenges in teaching but this fear comes from our own self-beliefs. If you are wanting to take yourself to a new level or try something new but are feeling like a bit of a fraud, then this episode will help you get through this barrier to help you believe you can do anything you put your mind to.

[19] Boundaries are essential for self care

Too often we feel overwhelmed in teaching because of our willingness to take on new challenges and our guilt in saying no when asked for help. However, in order to not only manage workload but ensure you are taking care of yourself too, we need to learn how to set healthy boundaries in teaching. 

[18] You'll never find a strong teacher with an easy past

Think about every colleague you have ever looked up to. Do you think they were born that way or do you think perhaps they had to "go through hell and back" to learn valuable lessons along the way that made them great? In this episode I offer you solice if you are going through a challenging time in your journey as a teacher. It'll be worth it in the end!

[17] Is burnout the teacher's boogeyman?

The phrase "burnout" is something we are always told that as teachers, we should be doing all we can to avoid and run away from: fear it like the boogeyman! We have become almost terrified that if it ever catches up with us then that means we have failed as a teacher. In today's episode we challenge this mindset and attitude towards "burnout" and practical ways we can deal with the stresses of teaching.

[16] If you can't handle stress, you can't handle success

Stress is just a period of difficulty that we have to go through in order to develop something within ourselves. If we can't build the resilience to go through the difficult times, we won't be able to handle success and all that comes with it down the road. Listen to this episode to help you adjust your mindset when it comes to feeling stressed out.

[15] Don't let the behaviour of others destroy your inner peace

As teachers, we're working with hundreds, if not thousands of people every day. The chances of interacting with people who display behaviour we don't agree with (whether coming from students or colleagues!) is very high. But, we don't have to let their negative behaviour affect our inner peace. Listen to this episode to hear more about how you can stay calm in the midst of the storm.

[14] Motivation gets you started, but it's commitment that keeps you going

It's easy to teach and do anything when we're feeling motivated. But motivation fluctuates and we can't rely on it, so what do we do when that motivation wears off? It's all about commitment. Commitment is everything. It's what keeps you going and pushing through when you don't feel like it anymore. You don't need motivation to keep going every day, you just need to be committed to being a teacher.

[13] Your legacy is in the lives you touch

As teachers, we do so much more than just teach content. We care, we listen, we connect, we help and we make an impact on our students. How do you want your students to feel and what stories do you want your students to say about you? Listen to today's episode to pick up some practical tips on how you can leave a lasting and powerful legacy.

[12] F.O.C.U.S. (Follow One Course Until Success)

There are so many things we need to be doing and so much we want to be mastering as teachers, which can overwhelm us and make us feel like we're unsuccessful or "failing" as a teacher. However, teaching is a long game and needs to be played as such. You can't do all the things all at once; the only person you should be trying to beat is the teacher you were yesterday.

[11] It's you vs you (and the pressure of being Pinterest perfect)

The only competition you should ever have is with the teacher you were yesterday. In this day and age it is far too easy to compare yourself against other "Pinterest perfect" teachers and classrooms but this comparison can be damaging to your self-belief. This is dangerous as your self-belief as a teacher is what will determine your success. So be the best by competing against yourself. This is between you and you; no one else.