Matchstick Musings

Episode 44 - But Not Today 02.10.2026 1:28 ↓

If it’s sunny today, don’t focus on the clouds that may roll in tomorrow.

Episode 43 - Imposter Syndrome 20.09.2026 2:24 ↓

Swimming in deep water and drowning are not the same thing.

Episode 42 - Sacrificing Some Efficiency for Effectiveness 30.08.2026 2:52 ↓

Sometimes taking a little extra time, doing it a little less "efficiently," can be more effective.

Episode 41 - I Wish I Didn’t Do It 23.08.2026 2:43 ↓

“I didn’t do it” vs. “I wish I didn’t do it”Here’s a strategy I’ve found to be helpful when young people need a little help digging themselves out of the ditch they’ve dug for themselves.

Episode 40 - Collateral Kindness 23.08.2026 2:10 ↓

Acts of kindness don’t just positively impact the recipient of the act.

Episode 39 - The Gandalf Connection 08.08.2026 2:49 ↓

Making connections through lanyards and The Lord of the Rings

Episode 38 - Smart Again 01.08.2026 2:43 ↓

Share the idea, tool or encouraging thought. You never know who it might impact.

Episode 37 - Making Others Feel Seen 25.07.2026 2:08 ↓

Can something as simple as saying, “Goodnight” make someone feel seen? Yes. Yes, it can.

Episode 36 - Classroom Tour Video 18.07.2026 2:54 ↓

Teachers, want to lessen any potential nervousness or anxiety your incoming students may be feeling about the upcoming school year? Create a classroom tour video!

Episode 35 - Free Refills 11.07.2026 2:45 ↓

How the World Cup can remind us not to take things for granted

Episode 34 - Hope in Our Next Generation 04.07.2026 2:45 ↓

Despite some of the negative stories we may see in the media, I’ve got a lot of hope in our next generation.

Episode 33 - On What Will We Focus? 29.06.2026 2:00 ↓

Will we choose to be grateful or focus on the negatives?

Episode 32 - A Guilt-Free Break 29.06.2026 2:02 ↓

Happy summer break to all the educators out there! May you enjoy a summer sabbath, a time of pressure-free relaxation, free from work!

Episode 31 - Eat Lunch 15.06.2026 2:49 ↓

Hey, school site administrators! You shouldn’t feel guilty about eating lunch.

Episode 30 - Submit the Survey 06.06.2026 2:14 ↓

What if we submitted the surveys not just for our negative experiences, but for the positive ones as well?

Episode 29 - Look Where You Are 04.06.2026 2:50 ↓

What a blessing to be exhausted by the things we used to pray for

Episode 28 - Be Like Theo 26.05.2026 2:51 ↓

What if we were genuinely so uncommonly kind and friendly that it made those around us suspicious…in a good way?

Episode 27 - What's Your Green Sauce? 23.05.2026 2:59 ↓

A reminder that the main dish isn’t always what gets people in the door.

Episode 26 - Talking to Strangers 18.05.2026 2:43 ↓

When talking to strangers can be a good thing

Episode 25 - One Small Word 09.05.2026 1:25 ↓

A reminder about how changing just a single word in a sentence can have a profound impact

Episode 24 - Your Favorite Teacher 02.05.2026 2:10 ↓

Who was your favorite teacher growing up? Follow-up question: Why?

Episode 23 - Notifications Off 25.04.2026 2:39 ↓

It's OK to turn notifications off.

Episode 22 - Feeding the Stray Cat 25.04.2026 2:51 ↓

Protecting work/personal boundaries isn’t just OK, it’s essential.

Episode 21 - It'll Keep 18.04.2026 2:31 ↓

It’ll keep. It’ll still be there tomorrow. It’s OK to go home.

Episode 20 - The Dark Side??? 11.04.2026 2:48 ↓

A reminder about the need to avoid overgeneralizing