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Key themes from You Asked, Our Coaches Answered:
- Embrace Imperfection and Take Small Steps
- Action Before Motivation
- Reframe Tasks and Set Boundaries
- Prioritize and Align with Values
- Stay Organized and Support Others
Navigating the Challenges of Teaching and Parenting with Expert Advice
Balancing work, home, and everything in between is tough, especially for educators and parents. In the latest episode of Educate & Rejuvenate: The Podcast, we bring you our coaching panel from our summer 2024 Educate & Rejuvenate conference. Our amazing life coaches dish out some real, down-to-earth advice while answering questions from attendess. Here’s the scoop on their top tips to help you stay balanced and motivated!
Embrace Imperfection and Take Small Steps
Bonnie reminded us that perfection is a myth! It’s all about those baby steps. As educators and parents, the pressure to be perfect is real, but acknowledging that it’s okay to improve little by little can lift a huge weight off your shoulders.
Action Before Motivation
Kamee brought up a game-changer: action comes before motivation. Don’t wait for that magical moment when you *feel* motivated. Start with small, consistent actions, and watch how motivation follows. It’s all about building that self-discipline muscle.
Reframe Tasks and Set Boundaries
Francini shared a brilliant tip: shift your focus to the end result instead of feeling obligated to do a task. This can turn a chore into a purposeful activity. And Chrissy hit home with the idea of setting boundaries and practicing self-compassion. It’s crucial for keeping your motivation intact and managing responsibilities like a boss.
Prioritize and Align with Values
Feeling overwhelmed? Francini’s advice is golden. Align your actions with your core values and priorities. This helps create a sense of balance and keeps you from feeling like you’re spread too thin. It’s all about what truly matters to you.
Stay Organized and Support Others
Bonnie offered some solid tips on staying organized, especially when juggling multiple tasks. Identifying goals and taking small steps towards them can help keep things in order. And remember the importance of supporting each other. Kelsey and Bonnie emphasized the need for educators to nurture relationships and support their colleagues.
Conclusion
Balancing work and home life while keeping that spark of motivation alive is a journey, y’all. With insights from our panel of experts, you can navigate this path with more ease and grace. Align your actions with your values, set realistic expectations, and remember to practice self-care. Through open communication, continuous learning, and a whole lot of self-compassion, finding that balance becomes not just a dream, but a reality.
Stay fabulous and keep rocking it in both your professional and personal lives! And don’t forget to tune into the podcast for more nuggets of wisdom. You got this!
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Read the transcript for #142 You Asked, Our Coaches Answered:
I my specialty is helping mamas and teachers burn out what they have children with special needs or challenging behavior. You can find me on Facebook, Francineascoachingorinstagramandtiktokmommentaljam.
Okay. And then Chrissy.
Great. So I am the executive function coach for teachers who want to get their shizzle done. Anything you wanna get done, you can find me over at the chrissyconcept.com. I put it in the comment section, but, of course, my passion and love is over here at wife teaching mommy. So you can also find me once a month at least, coaching, answering your questions, being in this mindset work with you.
Yes. Like Christy mentioned, everybody here does their own calls in the educate and rejuvenate club. So every single one of us, if you if you decide to join us, so those of you who already are, if you haven’t been coming, just remember, we are all your coaches, all 5 of us here cheering you on. If you enjoyed this episode, please hit subscribe so you don’t miss the next one. And if you’re hungry for more, be sure to check out the book that I wrote. It’s called Educate and Rejuvenate, a 3 step guide to revitalize your teaching, renew your spirit, and reignite your passion for life. It is scheduled to be released in the summer of 2024. This book takes all the life coaching skills we talk about here on the podcast and puts them together in one easy to understand guide.
Plus, when you pre order, you’ll receive a PDF workbook and additional resources to deepen your understanding and application of the concepts we’ve covered on the book and on this podcast. You won’t find these resources anywhere else. Visit the link in the show notes to join the wait list, and be the 1st to know when the book becomes available for pre order. Let’s continue this journey of growth and rejuvenation together. Until next time.
More about Educate & Rejuvenate: The Podcast
Being an educator is beyond a full-time job. Whether you’re a teacher or a homeschool parent, the everyday to-do list is endless. Between lesson planning, grading, meetings, and actually teaching, it probably feels impossible to show up for your students without dropping the ball in other areas of your life.
Educate & Rejuvenate: The Podcast is the show that will bring you the teacher tips, practical strategies, and inspiration that you need to relieve the stress and overwhelm of your day-to-day. Your host, Kelsey Sorenson, is a former teacher and substitute turned homeschool mom. Tune in weekly to hear Kelsey and her guests cheer you on and help you thrive as a wife, teacher, and mommy. Because with a little support and community, you can do it all. For access to every single Wife Teacher Mommy resource, join the club at educateandrejuvenate.com/club.