Do you have a hard time saying No when an administrator, colleague, friend or anyone else asks you to volunteer for something you don’t really wanna do? On today’s episode, we’ll explore the negative impact saying Yes can have on you and everyone else when it’s not something you’re excited about doing. And you’ll come away with a helpful mindset reframe for how to say No without feeling guilty. So if you’re ready to become a rockstar at saying no, let’s dive on in. In this episode, you’ll learn: The hidden, scary truth of what’s really going on when you say Yes to something that you really do ..read more

We all compare ourselves to our peers. It’s natural. But it’s not always helpful.  On today’s episode, we’ll explore our natural inclination to keep up with the Mrs. Joneses. And we’ll uncover a few things we can do to flip the script on the Comparison Game.  So if you’re ready to end the comparison craziness, let’s dive on in. In this episode, you’ll learn: Why do we compare ourselves to others? Why is this harmful? 3 ways we can reframe the way we handle comparison in our lives. Join The Balanced Teacher Life Waitlist Follow Me On IG Follow Me On TikTok ..read more

Let’s face it. Blah days happen. Those days when you’re running on low energy and low emotions.  Things aren’t horrible, but you’re trudging through the day feeling like something {or everything!} is “off.” All day long, you’re thinking, “Can I get a do-over?” Well, let’s put an end to the bad wrap we give our Blah Days. With a simple reframe, you’ll see why Blah Days can be sooo good. In this episode, you’ll learn: Why rating and reviewing your days is a simple, but powerful practice. The secret to having more and more great days - regardless of your current circumstances. The one emoti ..read more

We all compare ourselves to our peers. It’s natural. But it’s not always helpful.  On today’s episode, we’ll explore our natural inclination to keep up with the Mrs. Joneses. And we’ll uncover a few things we can do to flip the script on the Comparison Game.  So if you’re ready to end the comparison craziness, let’s dive on in. In this episode, you’ll learn: Why do we compare ourselves to others? Why is this harmful? 3 ways we can reframe the way we handle comparison in our lives. Join The Balanced Teacher Life Waitlist Follow Me On IG Follow Me On TikTok ..read more

Do you ever get knots in your stomach over something that happened at school? Or feel like you can’t breathe because you can’t stop worrying about test scores, evaluations, observations, your changing curriculum, changing grade levels or anything else related to school? Then this episode is for you. In this episode you’ll learn: My interpretation of what “school-induced anxiety” is and why we experience it. Why anxiety isn’t the real problem.  {I’ll tell you what is.} 3 options for responding to anxiety - and which one is always your best choice. 4 steps to overcome any instance of anx ..read more

We’ve all been there. Giving 100% to our careers. Wanting to be the best teachers we can be for our students. But then a parent says something.  Something that makes you think, “Do you even have any cluuue how hard I’m working over here?!” (And if they don’t have a teacher in their family, they probably DON’T have a clue.) But the Bottom Line is…they’re not happy with what you’re doing and they think they might have a “better idea” of how you should be doing your job. So they tell you exactly what they think and you’re left with a verbal dagger in your heart. It can happen completely out ..read more

How much of your teacher life do you spend thinking about all of your day-to-day problems? Now compare that to how much time you spend focusing on solutions. So the question is... Which one wins more of your brain space - problems or solutions? As much as we’d like to say we’re always on the lookout for solutions… if we’re being really honest with ourselves, we’d probably find that “problems” are ruling our brains without us even realizing it. We ask questions like: Why am I so tired? Why is my administrator so unfair? Why do my grade level partners have to act like that? Why can’t I ke ..read more

Being a teacher is a lot like being a CEO. Think about it. CEOs make 1000s of decisions every day. So do teachers. CEOs guide their teams to reach huge goals. Teachers guide their students to reach their highest potential. CEOs thrive when they know their businesses are making a difference in the world. Teachers thrive when they know they’re making an impact on their students’ lives. What’s the biggest difference between a CEO and a teacher? You might be tempted to say it’s the difference in salaries… but I’d like to suggest something else that’s even more important. CEOs operate with a vastly ..read more

Are you struggling with Teacher Guilt? Wifey Guilt? Mama Guilt? Friend Guilt? #AlltheGuilts? Let’s take an honest look at what guilt really is, why you’re experiencing it, and how to overcome it. In this episode you’ll learn: How to define guilt for what it really is. Why guilt is so prevalent and harmful for teachers. The practical steps you can take to keep yourself from feeling like you’re not doing enough or being enough for everyone. Join the Balanced Teacher Life Waitlist  www.chalkfulloflife.com ..read more

Is it actually possible for teachers to shift from busy to balanced? My answer is yesss! Let’s talk about the #1 strategy you can use to win your tug-of-time battle. In this episode you’ll learn: Why we need to redefine the terms “busy” and “balanced.” How your survival brain turns time management into an internal tug-of-war. The best strategy for owning your time to create the life you want. www.chalkfulloflife.com  ..read more