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When talking about a change, have you ever heard that that you should just “deal with it”? Or, maybe you've heard people tell you to just accept the change.   If you were to move past dealing with or accepting change and instead began to embrace change, how would it look and feel different?   In this episode, the final in a four part series about change, we will explore ways that you can...

When faced with change, do you ever find yourself wondering if this is a change worth fighting? Have you ever found yourself torn as to whether you should accept the change in front of you, or whether you should stand up and fight against the change? It would be exhausting to fight all the changes in our lives. However, there are some battles worth fighting. In this episode we explore how to know...

Whether it's good or bad, change is inevitable and you can’t just ignore it or avoid it. How we react to change impacts our overall life and happiness. In this special four part series, we explore ways to make change easier. In Episode 52 we discussed how we can prepare ourselves for change. In the next two episodes we will talk about how to determine which changes are worth fighting for and how t...

Do you struggle with change?  If so, you’re not alone. Change is inevitable. Change can be good or bad, but even good change can cause us stress. How we react to change impacts our overall life and happiness. There are simple and specific solutions to this struggle. Change is coming, as much as we may want to ignore or avoid it, so we are kicking off this important series today by exploring h...

When you're teaching with heart, you are bound to get burned. You’re also bound to feel deep pride, satisfaction, and joy. How do you teach with heart and keep your emotions in check? In this episode, we explore what happens when heart centered teachers experience strong emotions and steps to take to help you balance those emotions. Full show notes /website: inspiredtogetherteachers.com Download o...

Have you laughed at school recently?  Have you cried? The acts of both laughing and crying have a significant impact on our physical and psychological health. Both laughter and tears help us to regulate our minds and bodies. Laughing and crying are gifts that our body gives to all of us to help us respond to life’s challenges and celebrations. In this episode we will explore why we laugh and...

In the last day, week, or month, how many times have you been given advice at work or in your personal life? How many times have you given advice to someone else in this same time period? In this episode, we will explore what to do when you are the receiver of unsolicited advice and what you can do make sure the advice you give is useful and welcomed. Full show notes /website: inspiredtogetherteac...

Do you often feel too busy, overwhelmed with things to do, and over extended? Are you fueled by caffeine, using sugar as a quick boost or living on adrenalin?  If so, you might benefit from these time hacks that will allow you to make the best of your time and take control of your to-do list. Full show notes /website: inspiredtogetherteachers.com Download our FREE resource: The Inspired Teach...

Have you ever made a vision board? It’s fun to make vision boards and fun to dream about the things you want to have. But does it work? In this episode, we’re talking about creating a vision for the life you want to have and how to use visualization strategies to help you keep your dreams close and stay motivated. You'll need ways to remind yourself to be the person you need to be to get the thing...

What’s stopping YOU from achieving your goals? Goals are good for us. Goals give us something to strive for, they give us purpose and when we achieve them, can be a great source of satisfaction and pride. Goals give us direction and help us realize our dreams are within our reach. If goals are so good for us, why do we struggle so much to achieve them? What can we do to ensure we set goals that we...

Fear of criticism can be a powerful deterrent in our lives. Do you have a fear of failure? Are you afraid to let your real ideas and preferences known? Do your fears of what people will think ever hold you back from living a life you want to live? If any of these things are true, you might have a fear of criticism. Today, we’re talking about how to cope with and conquer criticism. Full show n...

Have you ever been given the advice to look for the silver lining in a tough situation? Do you give that advice yourself? What does that really mean and what are the steps we should be taking to find the silver lining? Today we are discussing optimism and why looking for the silver lining can improve your work life, home life, health, and well being.  Full show notes /website: inspiredtogethe...

This is the time of year when we are all involved in planning for and carrying out traditions. What are your traditions? Do you follow traditions from your childhood or have you changed them or even gotten rid of them? Why do we even have traditions and is there still value in them? In this episode, we’re talking about traditions and how they affect or personal life and our life at school. Fu...

Do you consider yourself to be successful? Are you a successful teacher? Have you been successful as a friend or family member? In your work life, you likely have experienced teacher evaluation systems that determine success by someone else's definition. You may also feel measured by someone else’s metrics for success in your home life. Today we're discussing 7 different and insightful measures of...

Do you create music playlists? You can use music playlists to find inspiration, to create calm and relaxing spaces, or to create more energy. Today we’re talking about empowering ways to use playlists in your life.   Full show notes /website: inspiredtogetherteachers.com Download our FREE resource: The Inspired Teachers Guide to Taking Back Your Life Instagram: Inspired-Together-Teachers...

Do you ever sit in a meeting and struggle to stay awake? Do you ever find yourself at a family gathering and cringe because the atmosphere is so toxic you are afraid to say anything? Do you look around your classroom and wonder what you could do to “spark it up” just a bit? Today we’re talking about how you can energize your environment, at work and at home, by looking at them through the lens of...

Do you struggle to find or take time for self-care?  Do you love to read for pleasure, but usually feel a little guilty when you take the time to read? Today we’re talking about books that you can read for enjoyment that will also help you to build empathy. These are books that might impact how you see your students or how you view your job. Our book recommendations may also help you understa...

Today’s episode wraps up our Enneagram series. We'll help you bring your knowledge and understanding of the Enneagram full circle by introducing you to the Harmony Triads. The Enneagram Harmony Triads help us to find balance and harmony by accessing the wisdom of our head, heart, and gut instincts. Developing the best traits of your three Harmony numbers will help you to grow personally and to imp...

If you want to learn more about the Enneagram and how Enneagram patterns play out in your life and in the lives of others around you, stay tuned. This is part four of our Enneagram series. Today we are going to talk about the head types- types five, six, and seven. What does it mean to be a head type and how does that show up in you or in your family, friends, and students? Are you a head type? Wh...

Have you ever wished you understood why people do the things they do? Today we are excited to bring you the third episode in our Enneagram for Educators series. This series will help you understand the Enneagram and how Enneagram patterns play out in your life and in the lives of your family members, friends, and the students you work with. In episode 34 we introduced the Enneagram, and in episode...

Are you curious about the Enneagram types and how behavior, thinking, and motivation patterns affect you and those around you? In part two of this Enneagram series you will learn more about the Enneagram and the patterns of types 8, 9, and 1. What does it mean to be an instinctive type and how does that show up in you or in your family, friends, and students? This episode will help you determine i...

If you have ever struggled with motivation in your life or classroom, today's episode is for you! We are going to introduce you to the tool of the Enneagram, which has great potential for educators. The Enneagram will help you understand people’s thinking and behavior patterns and how they are motivated. As certified Enneagram trainers, we are excited to share this episode which is the first episo...

Have you ever had good intentions for your word or actions, only to have them fall flat? Have you ever been well-intentioned but the impact you left was not at all the positive experience you had hoped to create?  Maybe you have been on the receiving end of an interaction that left a negative impact on you, though you know the other person likely had good intentions. In this episode we are ex...

Whether or not you realize it, you have the power of a microphone. You may not even own a microphone, but you have something to say, and people to say it to. You might also give your microphone, virtually or otherwise, to others, which allows them to amplify their own messages. You also use your microphone, for better or for worse, to clarify and amplify the things you say to yourself. Today,...

Call them glimmers, shimmers, or moments of joy- we all want more meaningful experiences. These small, joy filled experiences make our days better and more better days add up to happier lives. If you are looking for more happiness and life satisfaction, don’t miss this episode. Full show notes /website: inspiredtogetherteachers.com Download our FREE resource: The Inspired Teachers Guide to Taking...