Keeping Your Light

“ I don’t wanna go to school on the computer today!” If you’re hearing this from your kiddos, you’ll definitely want to tune in to this episode.

We’ve had a lot placed on us as educators and as women over the past few days. In this episode, I’m talking about practical strategies to not only survive, but thrive, during this time.

Join me in this episode as I interview motivational speaker Mark Fisher about why AND how to have a solution-oriented, positive mindset in our teaching life.

The juggle struggle is real. Find out why who you are is more important than what you do—-and how to get reconnected to that truth.

No, I’m not going to tell you to stop caring about it (what they think, that is.) The most lasting wisdom can come from our mistakes; here’s my take on why.

In this episode, find out how putting action before inspiration can improve your emotional, mental, and physical health as a teacher so you can feel and be your best for your students.

When you “lose it” you’re ultimately the one who loses. In this episode, I’m sharing what to do if/when that happens and why you’re not alone.

In this episode, Jon Harper shares how learning from our mistakes and daring to be honest about the state of our mental & emotional well-being can make us stronger -and healthier- as educators.

What to do when you just can’t face your students

If you’re wondering whether you’ve got what it takes to be a better teacher mom, you’re not alone. The answer to being “better” isn’t what you think. Find out in this latest episode.

In this episode, consider 3 ways to have a spring breakthrough—that don’t involve too much ( if any!) extra time, money, or energy

Overwhelmed this time of year? Find out three ways to conquer those feelings so you can get back on track!

It’s time to let go of big expired food and expired notions. find out what I mean in this weeks episode.

In this episode, I’m sharing what my grandmother taught me about inspiration and action.

Find out what can happen when we focus a little less on DOING and a little more on BEING.

In this episode, I’m sharing with you what has and hasn’t worked for me when it comes to picking my battles in the classroom. I’m also sharing TWO concrete strategies you can use today to help make your life easier when it comes to dealing with students.

Meet Holly. A wife, mom, and elementary school librarian, who’s living her best life and growing “stronger with joy.” Learn about her miraculous journey in this week’s episode.

In this episode, I share a few of my thoughts about what keeps us from being resilient as teachers and what we can do about it.

How does a teacher have more confidence? Is it through hard work? Preparation? Experience? Or something else altogether? Learn three innovative ways to have more confidence as a teacher in the classroom.

It’s not something we want to talk about, but it’s real! Learn the 5 different ways we teachers sometimes suffer from “the comparison disease” and find out helpful, REAL ways to overcome them! Sally and Sarah from Practically Positive Teaching share their wisdom and humor in an episode you won’t want to miss!

This is the first in a two part series about the pitfalls of comparing ourselves to other teachers.

Being tough as a teacher isn’t as simple as it seems.