Educator State Of Mind

Today is the end of Season 1 of the show. Thank you for listening! Thank you for your support! And be sure to sign up below to be kept up to date on when the Season 2 will be ready for your enjoyment! Stay up to date by signing up here:https://jakeruzi.com/podcast/Educator State Of Mind is written, produced, and performed by Jake Ruzi. To learn more or get involved go to JakeRuzi.com/Podcast ...

Today I have the pleasure of chatting with my friend Donna Fields from Scaffoldingmagic.com. We discuss setting clear boundaries with our students as a means of building a strong and impactful relationship, incorporating movement into a students learning, and how to boost your confidence as an educator. Check out the free goodies Donna has for you here! If you'd like to explore what else Donna has...

Would you drive your car at full speed everywhere you need to go? No? Then why are we doing the same thing in our work? Today I discuss the need for us to recognize our limits so we don't constantly try to reach them or push past them. Educator State Of Mind is written, produced, and performed by Jake Ruzi. To learn more or get involved go to JakeRuzi.com/Podcast Intro/Outro music by Mus...

Are you paid and recognized fairly for your skills? If you work in education, the answer is probably "no." Today, I explore this question and more with Libby Jundt. She's a bilingual Speech Pathologist working in a dual-language elementary school. Despite discussing the harsh reality of our education system, you'll walk away inspired to empower yourself to demand that your worth is taken seriously...

You don't always have to finish what you started. Educator State Of Mind is written, produced, and performed by Jake Ruzi. To learn more or get involved go to JakeRuzi.com/Podcast Intro/Outro music by Music_Unlimited via PixabayEnjoying the show? Considering Buying Me A Coffee 

Too many goals and not sure where to start? Today I walk you through a method to evaluate and prioritize your goals. Educator State Of Mind is written, produced, and performed by Jake Ruzi. To learn more or get involved go to JakeRuzi.com/Podcast Intro/Outro music by Music_Unlimited via PixabayEnjoying the show? Considering Buying Me A Coffee 

You've heard of SMART goals. But who's this new kid on the block? NICE goals? What the heck is that? Educator State Of Mind is written, produced, and performed by Jake Ruzi. To learn more or get involved go to JakeRuzi.com/Podcast Intro/Outro music by Music_Unlimited via PixabayEnjoying the show? Considering Buying Me A Coffee 

Have you ever had a goal that you just simply didn't make any progress towards? This exercise will help you figure out the steps you need to take to actually achieve those goals. Educator State Of Mind is written, produced, and performed by Jake Ruzi. To learn more or get involved go to JakeRuzi.com/Podcast Intro/Outro music by Music_Unlimited via PixabayEnjoying the show? Considering Bu...

Why do we set goals in the first place? And what should our relationship be with a goal after we set it? Educator State Of Mind is written, produced, and performed by Jake Ruzi. To learn more or get involved go to JakeRuzi.com/Podcast Intro/Outro music by Music_Unlimited via PixabayEnjoying the show? Considering Buying Me A Coffee 

This week's topic is GOALS. There are plenty of myths and mindsets about goals. We are going to discuss how to approach goal setting in the most effective way. Educator State Of Mind is written, produced, and performed by Jake Ruzi. To learn more or get involved go to JakeRuzi.com/Podcast Intro/Outro music by Music_Unlimited via PixabayEnjoying the show? Considering Buying Me A Coffee&nb...

Today I have the honor of interviewing my brother Dakota. We talk about his experience in a transition program for high school graduates in need of additional support to prepare for independent living. Educator State Of Mind is written, produced, and performed by Jake Ruzi. To learn more or get involved go to JakeRuzi.com/Podcast Intro/Outro music by Music_Unlimited via PixabayEnjoying t...

A somber episode today. Although we've spent the last week talking about joy, there is a limit to how much joy we can cultivate in our work. Let's explore it today. This week’s topic JOY is inspired by Ali Abdaal’s new book Feel Good Productivity. Get your copy on Amazon. Educator State Of Mind is written, produced, and performed by Jake Ruzi. To learn more or get involved go to JakeRuzi.com/...

If your work doesn't align with your values then you are on the fast track to burnout. Today I walk us through a quick exercise for recognizing our values and the role they play in our work. Check out Ep. 9 Relationships Are Not An Intervention to hear more about what I referenced in this episode. This week’s topic JOY is inspired by Ali Abdaal’s new book Feel Good Productivity. Get your copy on A...

If we don't have a stake in the game, then there is no point in play. Today I am making the case that in order to increase the joy we feel in our work, we need to put a little extra work in. This week’s topic JOY is inspired by Ali Abdaal’s new book Feel Good Productivity. Get your copy on Amazon. Educator State Of Mind is written, produced, and performed by Jake Ruzi. To learn more or get in...

I think we can all agree that the people we work with can make a difference in how we feel about our jobs. So what are we doing about it? Today I offer some thoughts on how to evaluate the people we spend our time with at work and how it impacts the joy of our jobs. This week’s topic JOY is inspired by Ali Abdaal’s new book Feel Good Productivity. Get your copy on Amazon. Educator State Of Mi...

What would this look like if it were fun? Today we explore how to turn our work into a bit of a game. Besides, our students don't take us seriously anyways. So why not have a little fun? This week’s topic JOY is inspired by Ali Abdaal’s new book Feel Good Productivity. Get your copy on Amazon. Educator State Of Mind is written, produced, and performed by Jake Ruzi. To learn more or get involved go...

This week's topic is JOY. How do we bring more joy into our work? Follow along and find out. This week’s topic JOY is inspired by Ali Abdaal’s new book Feel Good Productivity. Get your copy on Amazon. Educator State Of Mind is written, produced, and performed by Jake Ruzi. To learn more or get involved go to JakeRuzi.com/Podcast Intro/Outro music by Music_Unlimited via PixabayEnjoying the sho...

In a world where mental health is a constant area of conversation and concern in our schools, it can be comforting to know that therapy isn't the only answer. In fact, some of the things we've always been good at in schools might just be the things we need to double down on now more than ever. Today I have the honor of talking with Erin Twiehaus, a school-based therapist, about the ways we can sup...

Sometimes we have to rethink the way in which we complete a task. Today I argue that completing tasks in a traditional linear fashion can be more draining and waste more energy than another method...Educator State Of Mind is written, produced, and performed by Jake Ruzi. To learn more or get involved go to JakeRuzi.com/Podcast Intro/Outro music by Music_Unlimited via PixabayEnjoying the show?...

Today I tell you a difficult truth. No matter how hard you work, the work will never end. So you might as well take a break before you burn yourself out. Educator State Of Mind is written, produced, and performed by Jake Ruzi. To learn more or get involved go to JakeRuzi.com/Podcast Intro/Outro music by Music_Unlimited via PixabayEnjoying the show? Considering Buying Me A Coffee 

If you don’t know where you are going, you are bound to stray from the path. If you don't have clear goals, you are going to waste time. Today I give you a couple of ideas to bring your focus back to your goals so you can use your time effectively. Educator State Of Mind is written, produced, and performed by Jake Ruzi. To learn more or get involved go to JakeRuzi.com/Podcast Intro/Outro...

On the topic of FOCUS, today I talk about the various ways we can eliminate distractions in our work. From notifications on our devices to how many projects we allow ourselves to juggle at a time. If we can't eliminate distractions in our life and our work then we won't be able to make progress toward the things we actually care about. Educator State Of Mind is written, produced, and performe...

This week I change up the format to be able to provide more value and more clarity around what is coming down the pipeline. This week it's all about FOCUS!Educator State Of Mind is written, produced, and performed by Jake Ruzi. To learn more or get involved go to JakeRuzi.com/Podcast Intro/Outro music by Music_Unlimited via PixabayEnjoying the show? Considering Buying Me A Coffee 

I get a little philosophical on you today as I ponder the role of self care in a healthy Life-Work Balance. Do I sound a little off my rocker? Or am I on to something? Maybe a little of both? Educator State Of Mind is written, produced, and performed by Jake Ruzi. To learn more or get involved go to JakeRuzi.com/Podcast Intro/Outro music by Music_Unlimited via PixabayEnjoying the show? Consid...

Don't get bogged down with the setup of reoccurring tasks. Instead, use this one method to be able to save time and reduce friction when you are ready to get to work on that regularly scheduled task. Educator State Of Mind is written, produced, and performed by Jake Ruzi. To learn more or get involved go to JakeRuzi.com/Podcast Intro/Outro music by Music_Unlimited via PixabayEnjoying the...