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Educator State Of Mind

Helping educators achieve and maintain a healthy life-work balance one day at a time. 

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Average duration
10 minutes
Episodes
46
Years Active
2023 - 2024
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The End Of Season 1 Ep. 46

The End Of Season 1 Ep. 46

Today is the end of Season 1 of the show. Thank you for listening! Thank you for your support! And be sure to sign up below to be kept up to date on when the Season 2 will be ready for your enjoyment…
00:03:18  |   Tue 20 Feb 2024
Setting Clear Boundaries With Donna Fields Ep. 45

Setting Clear Boundaries With Donna Fields Ep. 45

Today I have the pleasure of chatting with my friend Donna Fields from Scaffoldingmagic.com. We discuss setting clear boundaries with our students as a means of building a strong and impactful relati…
00:31:55  |   Sun 18 Feb 2024
SELF-CARE Knowing Your Limits Ep. 44

SELF-CARE Knowing Your Limits Ep. 44

Would you drive your car at full speed everywhere you need to go? No? Then why are we doing the same thing in our work? Today I discuss the need for us to recognize our limits so we don't constantly …
00:10:36  |   Mon 12 Feb 2024
Doing B+ Work And Knowing Your Worth With Libby Jundt Ep. 43

Doing B+ Work And Knowing Your Worth With Libby Jundt Ep. 43

Are you paid and recognized fairly for your skills? If you work in education, the answer is probably "no." Today, I explore this question and more with Libby Jundt. She's a bilingual Speech Pathologi…
00:37:32  |   Sat 10 Feb 2024
GOALS, Abandon Them Ep. 42

GOALS, Abandon Them Ep. 42

You don't always have to finish what you started. 

Educator State Of Mind is written, produced, and performed by Jake Ruzi.
To learn more or get involved go to JakeRuzi.com/Podcast 

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00:06:52  |   Fri 09 Feb 2024
GOALS, How I Prioritize Ep. 41

GOALS, How I Prioritize Ep. 41

Too many goals and not sure where to start? Today I walk you through a method to evaluate and prioritize your goals. 

Educator State Of Mind is written, produced, and performed by Jake Ruzi.
To learn m…
00:10:54  |   Thu 08 Feb 2024
GOALS, SMART vs NICE Ep. 40

GOALS, SMART vs NICE Ep. 40

You've heard of SMART goals. But who's this new kid on the block? NICE goals? What the heck is that? 

Educator State Of Mind is written, produced, and performed by Jake Ruzi.
To learn more or get invol…
00:08:25  |   Wed 07 Feb 2024
GOALS Are Better When Bite Size Ep. 39

GOALS Are Better When Bite Size Ep. 39

Have you ever had a goal that you just simply didn't make any progress towards? This exercise will help you figure out the steps you need to take to actually achieve those goals. 

Educator State Of Mi…
00:09:48  |   Tue 06 Feb 2024
GOALS, The Essential Elements Of Ep. 38

GOALS, The Essential Elements Of Ep. 38

Why do we set goals in the first place? And what should our relationship be with a goal after we set it? 

Educator State Of Mind is written, produced, and performed by Jake Ruzi.
To learn more or get i…
00:11:06  |   Mon 05 Feb 2024
GOALS Are What You Make Them Ep. 37

GOALS Are What You Make Them Ep. 37

This week's topic is GOALS. There are plenty of myths and mindsets about goals. We are going to discuss how to approach goal setting in the most effective way. 

Educator State Of Mind is written, prod…
00:04:17  |   Mon 05 Feb 2024
Preparing For Adulthood With Transition Student Dakota Ruiz Ep. 36

Preparing For Adulthood With Transition Student Dakota Ruiz Ep. 36

Today I have the honor of interviewing my brother Dakota. We talk about his experience in a transition program for high school graduates in need of additional support to prepare for independent livin…
00:14:25  |   Sun 04 Feb 2024
JOY The Limits Of Joy Ep. 35

JOY The Limits Of Joy Ep. 35

A somber episode today. Although we've spent the last week talking about joy, there is a limit to how much joy we can cultivate in our work. Let's explore it today.
 
This week’s topic JOY is inspired …
00:08:26  |   Fri 02 Feb 2024
JOY Work To Your Values Ep. 34

JOY Work To Your Values Ep. 34

If your work doesn't align with your values then you are on the fast track to burnout. Today I walk us through a quick exercise for recognizing our values and the role they play in our work.

Check out…
00:11:41  |   Thu 01 Feb 2024
JOY Taking Ownership And Responsibility Ep. 33

JOY Taking Ownership And Responsibility Ep. 33

If we don't have a stake in the game, then there is no point in play. Today I am making the case that in order to increase the joy we feel in our work, we need to put a little extra work in.
 
This wee…
00:09:16  |   Wed 31 Jan 2024
JOY The People Around Us Matter Ep. 32

JOY The People Around Us Matter Ep. 32

I think we can all agree that the people we work with can make a difference in how we feel about our jobs. So what are we doing about it? Today I offer some thoughts on how to evaluate the people we …
00:07:15  |   Tue 30 Jan 2024
JOY How To Gamify Your Work Ep. 31

JOY How To Gamify Your Work Ep. 31

What would this look like if it were fun? Today we explore how to turn our work into a bit of a game. Besides, our students don't take us seriously anyways. So why not have a little fun?

This week’s t…
00:08:21  |   Mon 29 Jan 2024
On The Topic Of JOY Ep. 30

On The Topic Of JOY Ep. 30

This week's topic is JOY. How do we bring more joy into our work? Follow along and find out.

This week’s topic JOY is inspired by Ali Abdaal’s new book Feel Good Productivity.

00:05:40  |   Mon 29 Jan 2024
Therapy And Self Care Aren't The Only Answers With Therapist Erin Twiehaus Ep. 29

Therapy And Self Care Aren't The Only Answers With Therapist Erin Twiehaus Ep. 29

In a world where mental health is a constant area of conversation and concern in our schools, it can be comforting to know that therapy isn't the only answer. In fact, some of the things we've always…
00:34:35  |   Sat 27 Jan 2024
FOCUS Task And Time Batching Ep. 28

FOCUS Task And Time Batching Ep. 28

Sometimes we have to rethink the way in which we complete a task. Today I argue that completing tasks in a traditional linear fashion can be more draining and waste more energy than another method...

00:08:38  |   Fri 26 Jan 2024
FOCUS Take Time For Breaks Ep. 27

FOCUS Take Time For Breaks Ep. 27

Today I tell you a difficult truth. No matter how hard you work, the work will never end. So you might as well take a break before you burn yourself out. 

Educator State Of Mind is written, produced, …
00:07:56  |   Thu 25 Jan 2024
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