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by Kelsey Sorenson, Elementary Teacher, Homeschool Mom, and Life Coach
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, business owner, and life coach (certified through The Life Coach School). 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.
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- 5 days ago29 min
Why This 31-Year Teacher Kept Saying Yes (And How She Stopped)
Ever end up on a school committee you never signed up for just because you didn’t speak up? Learn how to set healthy boundaries at school, stop people-pleasing, and say no without feeling guilty. In this video, Chris, an intervention teacher with 31 years of experience, shares how one thought "If I say no, they’ll think I’m not a team player" kept her trapped on an extra committee for three years. We break down the psychology behind teacher guilt, why educators struggle with saying no to administration, and practical steps to protect your time and prevent burnout. This is Video 4 of our Teacher Boundaries series, designed to help educators build sustainable work-life balance and regain their spark in the classroom. Watch on YouTube for all of the visuals: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uu6QaIBdnG0&list=PLFTTawf6oi90&index=4📺 WATCH THE TEACHER BOUNDARIES SERIES Video 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uw5gQDdhglQ Video 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=svoJ56N8gzY Video 3: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wnAIhEixzCE CHAPTERS 0:00 How one thought trapped her on a committee for 3 years 0:41 Why teacher boundaries matter (Chris's story) 2:07 Meet Chris: 31 years in the classroom 3:23 When everyone at school wants something from you 4:27 Chris in her own words 6:00 What teacher exhaustion and burnout are telling you 6:55 How teachers get roped into extra tasks 9:06 The underlying belief: "I must be a team player" 9:48 Why we prioritize belonging over boundaries 11:15 Breaking out of the people-pleasing trap 11:49 Where things started to turn around 12:32 Small shifts that created real work-life balance 14:15 How to communicate boundaries with school administration16:30 How long sustainable change takes 18:02 Finding boundary strategies that work for you 21:35 Saying no and stepping off the committee 22:38 Reclaiming identity and teacher energy 25:46 Key takeaways: Setting boundaries without guilt 27:21 Steps you can take today27:52 Join the Educate & Rejuvenate community LINKS Join the Educate & Rejuvenate Club at your series rate: https://educateandrejuvenate.com/boundariesoffer Check out my next live masterclass: https://educateandrejuvenate.com/masterclass Get my book (affiliate): https://www.amazon.com/dp/1959419242/ref=cm_sw_r_as_gl_api_gl_i_NGECDBKY40V28FFKVNAK?linkCode=ml1&tag=wifteamom0e-20&linkId=221c3716e8dc93d5bf0f5b797498a6c6&gaOptInStatus=true Join the email list: https://educateandrejuvenate.com/teacherbrainbreak
- 1 weeks ago23 min
How I Backed Up 1,500 TPT Purchases Using Claude AI
Worried about what happens to your Teachers Pay Teachers purchases? Get my free TPT Backup Toolbox (the Claude skill, the prompt, and a step-by-step guide) here: https://educateandrejuvenate.com/op/free-resource-backup-toolbox/You may also want to visit this episode on YouTube, since there are a lot of visuals in this tutorial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fk5en4FYQ6QIf your purchases are sitting in My Purchases on TPT, you are not guaranteed access to those files forever. After the recent TPT seller changes, a lot of teachers are asking, “What happens to my purchases?” In this video I show you how I backed up almost 1,500 TPT purchases to Google Drive using Claude. It took about 20 minutes to set up. Then I walked away and made dinner.👉 Grab the free toolbox so you can follow along: https://educateandrejuvenate.com/op/free-resource-backup-toolbox/In this video, you’ll learn:Why backing up your TPT purchases matters right now (and why it has always been smart)What TPT’s terms say about whose responsibility it is to back up your filesWhat you need before you start: Claude Pro, the Claude Chrome extension, and Google Drive for desktopHow to point your Chrome downloads straight into a Google Drive folderHow to upload the skill to Claude and let it click download on every purchase for youHow to check that everything made it into your Drive, and what won’t download (Google files and gift cards)You don’t need to be techy for this. If you have under 100 purchases, it may be faster to just click download yourself. If you have hundreds or thousands like I do, this is worth the setup. It took Claude about an hour and a half to do what would have taken me around three hours by hand.⏱️ Timestamps: 0:00 Your TPT purchases are not guaranteed forever 2:00 Who I am and what this podcast is about 2:30 What changed at TPT this month 5:00 Why I’m not telling you to boycott TPT 5:30 What TPT’s terms say about backing up your purchases 7:00 What you can control 7:30 The free toolbox (Claude skill, prompt, and guide) 8:30 What you need: Claude Pro, Chrome extension, Google Drive for desktop 10:30 How the backup works 12:30 Is it worth it? Under 100 purchases vs. 1,500 13:00 Screen share tutorial begins 13:30 Create your Google Drive folder and change your Chrome download location 15:00 Log in to TPT and upload the skill to Claude 16:30 Claude starts the test batch 18:30 Check your Google Drive 19:00 What won’t download, and how to change your download folder back 20:00 Subscribe and keep supporting your teacher brain 21:00 Winter Reset Conference (free, starting November 16)🔗 Links & resources mentioned:Free TPT Backup Toolbox: https://educateandrejuvenate.com/op/free-resource-backup-toolbox/Claude: https://claude.ai (no affiliate link, it’s just the tool I use most)Educate & Rejuvenate: https://educateandrejuvenate.com💬 How many TPT purchases do you have in your account? Have you backed them up yet? Tell me in the comments on YouTube. And if you’d like the full story on what happened at the TPT Town Hall, let me know and I’ll make that video.🔔 Subscribe to Educate & Rejuvenate for support with overwhelm, boundaries, and building a full life inside and outside the classroom.One more time so you don’t miss it: https://educateandrejuvenate.com/op/free-resource-backup-toolbox/#TeachersPayTeachers #TPT #TPTBackup #TeacherOrganization #ClaudeAI #TeachingResources #TeacherTech #EducateAndRejuvenate
- 3 weeks ago15 min
Why Teachers Struggle to Say No (And Why Scripts Don’t Work)
You know you need better boundaries at school. You saved the Instagram posts with "10 ways to say no," practiced the scripts in front of the mirror, and promised yourself you wouldn't take on extra duties. Yet when the moment comes, your mind freezes, or worse, you actually say "no" and then spend the rest of the day drowning in teacher guilt.In Part 3 of our 5-part Teacher Boundary Series, Kelsey gets vulnerable and shares a deeply personal story about a time when she literally could not get the words out to say no, and why no script in the world could have saved her. Discover how to navigate teacher anxiety, why scripts act like pressing the gas pedal while your underlying beliefs are slamming on the brakes, and how true teacher self care starts from the inside out.📺 PREFER TO WATCH? Catch full video episodes, visual diagrams, and on-screen scripts on our YouTube channel!Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/wnAIhEixzCEClick here to subscribe on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@educateandrejuvenate🍎 GRAB THE BOOK & WORKBOOK: Get your copy of Educate & Rejuvenate: A 3-Step Guide to Revitalize Your Teaching, Renew Your Spirit, and Reignite Your Passion for Life: https://amzn.to/4d4ZxIa (As an Amazon affiliate, I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you).📱 GET THE APP & FREE MINI WELLNESS COURSE: Access our free mini wellness course for teachers directly inside the Educate & Rejuvenate App: https://educateandrejuvenate.com/app-access-directions/✨ WHAT YOU'LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE:Kelsey’s embarrassing story of being completely unable to say "no" during postpartum anxietyWhy knowing what to say isn't the same as having the inner capacity to say itThe "Gas vs. Brake" metaphor: How underlying beliefs create friction against boundary scriptsThe difference between guilt ("I did something bad") and shame ("I am bad") when setting boundariesHow setting true boundaries creates genuine connection instead of fake complianceHow to stop overworking as a teacher so you can show up better for your students⏱️ DETAILED EPISODE TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - Knowing what to say vs. actually saying it (and the guilt afterward) 1:10 - Welcome to Educate & Rejuvenate & Masterclass Announcement 2:00 - Kelsey’s story: The committee request during postpartum anxiety 3:35 - Giving yourself grace: Why scripts can't overcome low capacity 4:30 - How hitting rock bottom led to life coaching and the thought model 5:25 - The viral "10 Ways to Say No" post & underlying teacher beliefs 6:25 - The Car Analogy: Boundary scripts (gas) vs. Underlying beliefs (brakes) 7:30 - How deeply rooted beliefs create friction and post-boundary guilt 8:55 - Brene Brown’s definition of guilt vs. shame in teaching 9:50 - Shifting from either/or thinking to "The And" (Belonging AND Capacity) 10:30 - Why well-rested teachers show up better for their students 11:00 - Resentful "Yeses" vs. Genuine Connection 12:30 - What's coming next in Part 4: A real teacher transformation story💌 FREE RESOURCES & LINKS:Get the Teacher Brain Break Newsletter: https://educateandrejuvenate.com/teacherbrainbreakGet the Educate & Rejuvenate App & Mini Course: https://educateandrejuvenate.com/app-access-directions/Visit the Website: https://educateandrejuvenate.com🚀 READY TO GO DEEPER? Don't miss Part 4 of this 5-part series, where we feature a real story from an Educate & Rejuvenate Club member who completely transformed her ability to hold boundaries at school! Make sure you're subscribed to the channel and on the Teacher Brain Break newsletter so you never miss an episode.
- Oct 9, 202618 min
Before You Say Yes at School, Do This
Your coworker walks into your classroom during your 30-minute prep period asking for "just a quick favor." You had planned to grade lessons, but before you can even check your to-do list, your brain starts frantically rearranging your entire schedule to help her.If you find yourself constantly caught off guard by requests at school, you aren't alone! In Part 2 of our 5-part Teacher Boundary Series, we are tackling what to do in that exact split second when you feel the urgent pressure to say yes. Learn how creating space between stimulus and response supports teacher wellness, helps you set classroom management and boundaries, and allows you to make intentional choices without burning out.📺 PREFER TO WATCH? Catch full video episodes, visual diagrams, and on-screen scripts on our YouTube channel!Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/svoJ56N8gzYClick here to subscribe on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@educateandrejuvenate🍎 GRAB THE BOOK & WORKBOOK: Get your copy of Educate & Rejuvenate: A 3-Step Guide to Revitalize Your Teaching, Renew Your Spirit, and Reignite Your Passion for Life: https://amzn.to/4d4ZxIa (As an Amazon affiliate, I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you).📱 GET THE APP & FREE MINI WELLNESS COURSE: Access our free mini wellness course for teachers directly inside the Educate & Rejuvenate App: https://educateandrejuvenate.com/app-access-directions/✨ WHAT YOU'LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE:What to do in the split second when a request feels urgentHow creating space between stimulus and response gives you back your power to choose3 quick check-in questions to ask yourself before giving an answer4 go-to phrases to buy yourself time and set clear boundaries with admin or coworkersHow to stop overworking as a teacher by creating alignment before balancePractical teacher self care strategies for long-term burnout prevention⏱️ DETAILED EPISODE TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - The hallway ask: Why we drop everything to help coworkers 1:15 - Welcome to Educate & Rejuvenate & Episode Overview 2:00 - Quick recap: Maslow’s Hierarchy & love vs. belonging at school 3:00 - The regret and resentment that follows an automatic "Yes" 4:00 - Why balance requires alignment first 4:45 - Why requests always feel so urgent in the moment 6:00 - The Viktor Frankl principle: Finding the space between stimulus and response 7:30 - Step 1: Pausing, breathing, and labeling the urgency 8:20 - Step 2: Reminding yourself there is always a 3rd option 9:25 - 3 questions to check in on what you're agreeing to 10:20 - Making decisions ahead of time & Instagram script breakdown 11:00 - 4 go-to phrases to buy yourself time and set boundaries gracefully 12:30 - Building a long, sustainable teaching career without burning out 14:00 - You matter: Why taking care of your mental health helps your students 15:40 - What’s coming next in Part 3: Why scripts alone aren't enough💌 FREE RESOURCES & LINKS:Get the Teacher Brain Break Newsletter: https://educateandrejuvenate.com/teacherbrainbreakGet the Educate & Rejuvenate App & Mini Course: https://educateandrejuvenate.com/app-access-directions/Visit the Website: https://educateandrejuvenate.com🚀 READY TO GO DEEPER? Don't miss Part 3 of this 5-part series, where we untangle why boundary scripts don't always work and how to deal with heavy teacher guilt after saying "No"! Make sure you're subscribed to the channel and on the Teacher Brain Break newsletter so you never miss a new episode or masterclass announcement.
- Oct 1, 202614 min
Admin Asked for Volunteers. Nobody Spoke Up... So You Did.
It's Friday afternoon at 4:00 PM, and your admin asks for "one quick volunteer" to lead Spirit Week. Silence fills the room—and before you even think about it, you hear your own voice say, "I can do it."If you struggle with setting boundaries as a teacher, teacher people-pleasing, or constantly saying yes when you mean no, you are not alone! In Part 1 of our 5-part Teacher Boundary Series, we’re looking at what actually happens inside your "Teacher Brain" during those 3 seconds between being asked and volunteering—and why fear of not being a "team player" keeps educators trapped in teacher burnout.WATCH THE EPISODE ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/Uw5gQDdhglQWe are prioritizing YouTube for the podcast moving forward. Be sure to watch & subscribe over there, as some live podcasts and bonus videos may not be available on audio.🍎 GRAB THE BOOK & WORKBOOK: Get your copy of Educate & Rejuvenate: A 3-Step Guide to Revitalize Your Teaching, Renew Your Spirit, and Reignite Your Passion for Life: https://amzn.to/4d4ZxIa (As an Amazon affiliate, I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you).📱 GET THE APP & FREE MINI WELLNESS COURSE: Access our free mini wellness course for teachers directly inside the Educate & Rejuvenate App: https://educateandrejuvenate.com/app-access-directions/✨ WHAT YOU'LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE:What happens in the 3 seconds before you say "Yes" to extra school dutiesWhy "Teacher Brain" predicts that saying "No" means you're not a "team player"The 4 types of teacher people-pleasing: The Automatic, The "Nobody Else Will", The Job Creep, and The PeacekeeperHow Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs explains our deep desire for school belongingWhy every "Yes" to extra school work is a hidden "No" to your family or personal timeWhy setting external boundaries still leaves teachers feeling guilty—and how to fix the internal pattern⏱️ DETAILED EPISODE TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - The awkward staff meeting volunteer moment 1:05 - Welcome to Educate & Rejuvenate & Episode Overview 1:40 - Hallway asks, covering preps, and automatic emails 2:25 - Understanding the Why behind teacher people-pleasing 3:15 - Welcome to Part 1 of our 5-Part Teacher Boundary Series! 4:05 - The Quiet Your Teacher Brain Masterclass & Email List 5:25 - What happens in the 3 seconds before you say "Yes" 6:10 - Fear of letting people down & wanting to be a "team player" 7:15 - Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs: Love, Belonging & Fitting In 8:05 - What does being a "team player" actually mean? 9:00 - The 4 Types of "Yes": Automatic, Nobody Else Will, Job Creep & Keep the Peace 9:55 - Why this matters: Regret, burnout & hidden sacrifices 10:45 - Why teachers feel guilty even when they do say "No" 11:20 - You don't have to say "No" to everything (Intentional vs. Fear-Based Yeses) 12:30 - Your 1-week action step: Notice your Teacher Brain in real-time 13:30 - What's coming next in Part 2 of this series!💌 FREE RESOURCES & LINKS:Get the Teacher Brain Break Newsletter: https://educateandrejuvenate.com/teacherbrainbreakGet the Educate & Rejuvenate App & Mini Course: https://educateandrejuvenate.com/app-access-directions/Visit the Website: https://educateandrejuvenate.com🚀 READY TO GO DEEPER? Don't miss Part 2 of this 5-part series, where we talk about what to do before you answer so your "Yes" actually means yes! Make sure you're subscribed to the channel and on the Teacher Brain Break newsletter so you never miss a new episode or masterclass announcement.
- Sep 25, 202635 min
School ended. Why is your brain still there?
School ended hours ago, so why was your brain still there?You're standing at the stove making dinner, and instead of hearing about everyone's day, you're replaying the comment your admin made in the hallway after lunch. You left the building at 3:30, but your Teacher Brain is still standing in that hallway, trying to figure out what you should have said.To dive deeper, sign up for the next Quiet Your Teacher Brain masterclass: https://educateandrejuvenate.com/sp/live-masterclass/Watch the full episode and leave your own story in the comments: https://www.youtube.com/live/Sd9PyJlywGQIn this relaunch episode of the Educate & Rejuvenate Podcast, we talked about what happens when school follows you home, and why "just leave work at work" is so much harder than it sounds.Teacher Brain comes home with you in more ways than the grading in your bag. It shows up in the conversation you keep replaying, the email you're still answering in your head, and the thing you said yes to when you really wanted to say no.The same patterns that keep you overwhelmed at school are often the ones that make it hard to be present once you get home.We talked about what Teacher Brain actually is, the good intentions usually sitting underneath it, and one of the patterns I see most often with the teachers I coach inside the Educate & Rejuvenate Club: boundaries.This episode was recorded live, and the teachers who joined us shared their own stories in the comments, the last time they said yes at school when they wanted to say no. Their answers are helping shape the first new series on the relaunched podcast.We also celebrated the podcast's return and gave you a first look at what's coming next.Missed it live? You can still get in on the giveaway. Comment on this video or any Educate & Rejuvenate video before September 30 for a chance to win one of three signed copies of the book.The podcast is officially back. Hit play, and if you like what you hear, subscribe so you don't miss what's next.
- Sep 17, 202626 min
What to Do When You Fall Off Track as a Teacher (Without the Shame Spiral)
Title: What to Do When You Fall Off Track as a Teacher (No Shame Required)Maybe you set a goal to leave school by a certain time, or to finally hold a boundary, or to do something that would help you live the life you actually want, inside and outside the classroom. Then a week or two later, you look up and you're completely off track. If that's you, there's nothing wrong with you. This is what happens when we're working against years of patterns, and it's more common than you think.This is part 3 of a 3-part replay series pulled from the exact episodes that came out with my book two years ago, and they still hold up completely. We're covering the third and final step of the Inside-Out Teacher Framework: Align. Part 1 covered observing yourself, part 2 covered choosing your direction, and this episode is about what actually happens when you fall off track from what you chose, and how to get back on track without the guilt spiral.WATCH the podcast episode here: https://youtu.be/m1uGVKn-9NcWhat Falling Off Track Actually Means (And Why It's Not a Failure)If you've ever set an intentional schedule, a morning routine, or a boundary and then fallen right back into old habits, this episode is for you. You'll hear why the goal was never to do it perfectly, what "comeback rate" means and why it matters more than never falling off in the first place, and why community is one of the most overlooked parts of staying aligned with the life you want as a teacher.What You'll Learn in This EpisodeThe difference between alignment and balance, why falling off track is a normal part of building new habits and not a sign you're doing something wrong, how to trade judgment for curiosity when you notice you've gotten off course, why owning your wins matters just as much as noticing where you slipped, the marble jar method for training your brain to keep going, and why finding the right community can make or break whether you actually stick with the changes you're trying to make.New episodes of the podcast officially relaunched September 25th, and I'm hosting a masterclass at the end of October that goes even deeper into this framework. Get on the Teacher Brain Break newsletter so you don't miss either one.Episode Timestamps0:00 Why falling off track a week or two after setting a goal is so common 0:58 Podcast intro 1:05 Welcome to part 3, quick recap of observe and choose 2:00 What "observe" really means, a quick refresher 3:03 Fixating on what's outside our control vs. what we can actually observe 4:00 Leading from the inside out, and what's coming as new episodes launch 5:00 Why this is becoming a YouTube-first podcast 6:00 Comment for a chance to win a signed copy of the book 7:00 Coming off book launch week 8:00 Reader story: Hannah Guajardo, "clarity for my brain" 8:56 Endorsements from Gaspar Randazzo and Malia Hollowell 9:36 Reader story: Sarah Snyder, "my village" 10:00 Quick recap of observe and choose, then into align 11:07 Reading the book's "Align Yourself" section intro, the compass metaphor 11:47 Alignment vs. balance, and why this framework holds up as new tools get added 12:47 The tools that live under align: scheduling, routines, vision boards, boundaries 13:30 The habit tracker, ideal week, and urgent/important worksheets 14:03 Why you're not meant to do this perfectly, and the "comeback rate" 15:00 Trading judgment for curiosity when you notice you're off track 15:36 What increasing your comeback rate actually looks like 16:07 Why owning your wins matters (our brains default to the negativity bias) 16:47 The daily "three wins" worksheet 17:12 Giving yourself the same positive reinforcement you'd give a student 17:42 The marble jar method 18:26 Why community is chapter 11 of the book 18:50 The Harvard study on reference groups and success 19:26 "You're the average of the five people you spend the most time with" 19:56 The line between healthy community and people pleasing 20:36 Finding your own "village," with or without E&R 21:07 Trying the club free for a month with your book purchase 21:47 Why you can (and should) have more than one community 22:26 A quote from the book on community and comeback rate 23:16 Why leaving an Amazon review helps more teachers find the book 24:11 Wrapping up the 3-part series 24:41 The free daily notifications in the E&R app 25:11 The upcoming masterclass and where to find all the linksLinks Mentioned in This Episode Get the Teacher Brain Break newsletter: educateandrejuvenate.com/teacherbrainbreak Grab my book, Educate & Rejuvenate (as
- Sep 10, 202633 min
How To Know What You Want as a Teacher (Even If You're a People Pleaser)
If you're a teacher and someone asked you right now what you actually want, could you answer? Most teachers can't. You can tell me exactly what your students need, what your admin needs, what your own kids need. Ask what you want, and it's silence.This is part 2 of a 3-part replay series pulled from the exact episodes that came out with my book two years ago, and they still hold up completely. We're covering the second step of the Inside-Out Teacher Framework: Choose. Once you've started observing your thoughts, feelings, and nervous system (that was part 1), this episode is about how to know what you actually want and use that to make real decisions, instead of letting everyone else's needs decide for you.WATCH the episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LB0N0UbkloQWhy Teachers Struggle to Know What They Want (And What to Do About It)If you're a people pleaser, this will probably sound familiar: you go looking for the answer to "what do I want" and come up blank, because you've spent years answering "what does everyone else need" instead. In this episode, you'll hear why that happens, why people pleasing shows up in almost every coaching conversation I have with teachers, and how to start figuring out what you actually want even when people pleasing has been your default for years.What You'll Learn in This EpisodeHow to know what you actually want when people pleasing has made that question feel impossible to answer, the concept of "the manual" (the invisible rulebook we hold other people to, and hold ourselves to), why wanting love and belonging is the root of most people-pleasing habits, the difference between choosing consciously as a teacher versus running on autopilot, how to use your own senses and values to figure out what you want, why your brain fights to be right more than it wants you to be happy, and why goal-setting belongs in "Choose" and not "Align."Episode Timestamps0:00 Why teachers rarely stop to ask what they want0:58 Podcast intro1:05 Welcome back, part 2 of the coaching framework series1:50 Signed book copies giveaway3:03 The three steps: observe, choose, align (this week: choose)4:00 Why to watch on YouTube, and how to enter the giveaway5:00 The October masterclass5:36 Get on the Teacher Brain Break newsletter6:06 Today's episode starts: revisiting the book launch7:00 Quick recap of step one, Observe9:03 Observing your feelings9:41 Observing your nervous system10:11 What's actually in your control11:07 How the book is structured, and the staircase visual12:26 Reading the book's "Choose Your Direction" section intro13:03 The Notebook scene: "what do YOU want?"14:11 Why "I don't know" is such a common answer14:55 Love and belonging as the root of people pleasing15:47 Why people pleasing shows up everywhere, not just teaching16:47 The concept of "the manual"18:00 Tapping into your senses to figure out what you love19:07 What are your top values?19:56 Why did you decide to teach in the first place?20:11 Example: switching up her homeschool curriculum20:57 Example: what a week in Maui taught her about choosing direction22:11 Chapter 7: the power of conscious thinking22:40 Why your brain would rather be right than happy23:30 The intentional thought model, plus bridge and ladder thoughts24:03 Chapter 8: goal setting24:37 Why we set goals, even though the goal itself isn't what makes us happy25:36 Using the self-coaching model to build a goal backwards27:00 Why goal-setting belongs in "Choose" and not "Align"27:56 Recap of the episode29:16 Why the book gives clarity even to longtime club members30:53 What's coming in part 3, AlignGet the Teacher Brain Break newsletter: educateandrejuvenate.com/teacherbrainbreakGrab my book, Educate & Rejuvenate (as an Amazon affiliate, I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you): https://amzn.to/4d4ZxIaGet the Educate & Rejuvenate app: educateandrejuvenate.com/app-access-directions/Visit the website: educateandrejuvenate.comReady to Go Deeper?If this episode resonated, part 3 picks up right where this one leaves off, covering how you actually follow through on what you choose instead of falling back into autopilot.
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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, business owner, and life coach (certified through The Life Coach School). 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.
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