Today, I’m going to share a little story about something my son recently encountered that got me thinking about how many of us struggle with the same issue. As a matter of fact, this same topic has been coming up a lot in my mastermind group, so I know it will help you all to dive a little deeper into the concept of going “all in.”
A lot of us get caught up in not knowing what to decide, what choice to make, or what we should or shouldn’t do. We get confused about what our emotions are telling us and we become paralyzed with indecision!
Along with setting up your systems at school, getting the schedules ready, getting the classrooms ready, and navigating new people around campus, the new school year also allows you a great opportunity to organize your office space.
Alright, friends. The summer is over (I hope you had a great time and got some recharge on those batteries!) and the beginning of the new school year is looming large. Are you feeling excited? Anxious? Absolutely dreading it?!
Over the past few years, my life has changed dramatically. I’ve been able to create a completely different life seemingly by magic. But what is the real reason for my shift? How have I managed to manifest this life that I love? In a word: coaching.
I am so excited to celebrate 30 episodes with you today, not only because it is an amazing milestone but it’s also another “Words of Gratitude for” tribute episode (in case you just found The Empowered Principal Podcast, every 10 episodes I showcase someone who has had an incredible influence on my life)! I love sharing the lessons I’ve learned from the brilliant people I’ve highlighted so far and today is no different.
Today, we are talking about increasing our awareness through questioning. Questioning… everything! We have thousands of thoughts running through our minds each day – thoughts that, in many cases, we’re not even consciously aware of. Normally, we’re in such a state of busy-ness that we don’t necessarily take the time to notice or question those thoughts that run willy-nilly in the background of our minds.
Aiming for perfection in everything you do sounds like a positive practice, right? Why would you aim for anything less than perfection? We all want to be the best, but is implementing this mindset doing more damage than is immediately obvious?
As I’m sure you’re aware, summer is in full-swing, which means it’s time to deal with a touchy subject; family relationships. Sure, some of us have a great time with our families, however, for others, it can leave us wading through old emotions we thought we’d left behind. Have you found yourself going back to your childhood ways of engaging when you meet up with your family? I know I do – for sure.
Hello, my empowered principals! I hope you’re relaxed, enjoying your summer vacation, and maybe planning for the start of the new school year (or maybe not just yet!). Having some well-deserved time off is a good period to consider some major questions about your leadership and the way you approach your job, and I’m kicking it off in this episode!
Does giving your alone-time make for a job well done? We can feel like our boss demands more of our waking hours than we really need to give, and we go along with it for fear of looking uncommitted. The same thing can happen with our friends and family, creating an obligation that doesn’t lead us to more productivity or better relationships.