The Seeds we Plant
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Welcome to The Inspired Teacher Podcast! In today’s episode, we’re diving into a powerful reminder I picked up from a recent episode of the On Purpose podcast with Jay Shetty. Jay emphasized the importance of patience when it comes to expecting results in life. Whether you're striving for progress in your classroom, personal goals, or life in general, this episode will explore how embracing patience can lead to long-term success and fulfillment. Let’s unpack how this mindset can make a lasting difference in both our teaching and everyday lives!
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Control versus Influence
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Welcome to The Inspired Teacher Podcast! In today's episode, we dive into a powerful concept inspired by a conversation between Elena Aguilar and Jennifer Gonzalez on the Cult of Pedagogy podcast. We'll explore the distinction between what we can control and what we can influence, and how this understanding can empower us as educators. By focusing on what truly lies within our reach, we can cultivate a greater sense of agency, reduce stress, and ultimately create a more positive and effective learning environment for both ourselves and our students.
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Stop One Heart from Breaking
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Welcome to The Inspired Teacher Podcast! In today's episode, we're drawing inspiration from Emily Dickinson's poignant poem, "If I can Stop." This beautiful verse serves as a powerful reminder that a life lived in service, no matter how small, is never wasted. As teachers, we have the profound opportunity to make a difference, even if it's just by helping one student each day. Join us as we explore how these simple yet impactful acts of kindness and support can shape not only our students' lives but also our own, turning every moment in the classroom into a meaningful contribution.
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Want the Hidden Costs
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Welcome to The Inspired Teacher Podcast! In this episode, we're diving into a powerful message from James Clear, who recently reminded us in his weekly email that we need to embrace the hidden costs of things just as much as the rewards. For educators, this lesson is particularly crucial. So much of our work involves tasks that don't directly involve teaching—like grading, meetings, and planning—and it's easy to overlook the importance of these responsibilities and get agitated by them. Today, we'll explore why it's essential to want the whole package, not just the visible rewards, and how...
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Beware of Cognitive Overload
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Welcome to The Inspired Teacher Podcast! In today's episode, we're diving into a topic inspired by a thought-provoking post from James Clear on X, where he discussed the four causes of cognitive overload and how to avoid them. This episode will discuss these key factors contributing to cognitive overload and offer some tips to help you manage the mental load of your students this year.
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Change Your Thoughts
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Welcome to The Inspired Teacher Podcast! In this episode, we dive into the wisdom of Young Pueblo, who reminds us that what matters most is not our emotions themselves, but how we think about them. This insight hit close to home recently when a seemingly throw-away comment from my wife sparked some annoyed feelings in me, leading to a moment of reflection and ultimately, this episode. Join me as we explore how shifting our mindset around emotions can transform our responses and help us become more centered, thoughtful educators.
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Do Less
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Welcome to The Inspired Teacher Podcast! In this episode, we're diving into a lesson inspired by Ryan Holiday, who reminds us of the power of doing less. As educators, it's easy to feel the pressure to do it all, but it's crucial to remember that we don't have to. Sometimes, the most effective way to make a difference is by saying no to certain things so we can focus our energy on what truly matters. Today, we'll explore how to embrace this mindset and prioritize what's essential in our teaching and in our lives.
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Live Your Purpose
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Welcome to The Inspired Teacher Podcast! In this episode, inspired by a thought-provoking mix of Jay Shetty's wisdom and the nostalgic lyrics of MxPx, I touch on a recent argument with my son over the meaning of emo. This led me to reflect on the importance of understanding and embracing our purpose, both as individuals and educators. Join me as we explore how staying true to our passions and values can profoundly impact our lives and the lives of those we teach.
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Be the First to Apologize
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Welcome to this episode of The Inspired Teacher podcast! Today’s conversation is sparked by a powerful interview between Emmanuel Acho and Ed Mylett, which I listened to during a recent drive. Emmanuel Acho shares a profound message on the importance of apologizing in leadership—a lesson that resonated deeply with me. In this episode, we'll explore how embracing the humility to apologize can make us better leaders, both in the classroom and beyond.
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Learn to Accept Mediocrity
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Welcome to the Inspired Teacher podcast! The title for this episode might strike you as odd if you know me or have spent any time listening to this podcast, however, the message is a great one. The inspiration for today's episode comes from an interview with Jerry Seinfeld on the Tim Ferris show that I heard in mid-June of 2024. I hope you enjoy this message and it helps you to ease up with some of the pressures you might place upon yourself as a teacher.
info_outlineWelcome to the Inspired Teacher podcast! Sure, we all love to succeed, but is it good if we are always winning? Today's episode discusses the importance of not always succeeding. Here are links to the resources discussed in the episode.