Healthy Teacher Happy Teacher Jessica Martin
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Teaching can be an emotionally and physically stressful career. Since becoming a teacher 7 years ago, I gained a lot of weight, felt depressed and started getting weekly migraines. This school year I decided to get my health in check. This podcast is dedicated to helping teachers like me feel better from the inside out! Every episode is full of whimsical antics and good times while dishing out the best health and wellness advice out there! :D
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How to thrive instead of just trying to survive all the time
I think all teachers would love to feel like they are thriving instead of just surviving in their career. I see a couple of ways to feel thriving and successful sometimes, and I share these ideas with you in this podcast!
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Egypt changed my heart and mind
On this episode, I dish on my international trips with Bookbag Tours and share my big takeaways from visiting Egypt this last summer. Egypt was nothing like I imagined! It was so different and in this episode I attempt to share my experience!
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From the Classroom to Elementary School Librarian - 1st Year Experiences
I recently transferred from a 4th grade classroom position to a position in an elementary school library where I teach grades K-5 daily! Here are the ups and downs of my journey so far as a licensed librarian.
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When will I be enough? Anger, disappointment, social anxiety and more as a teacher
This episode is all about why I left this podcast hanging for over a year! Teaching is so hard and we all have a different story. This is mine.
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The Problem is ... Getting past the grass and bettering yourself in your teaching career
There are so many problems in the teaching career right now. Every source of media complains about the world of education constantly, and it can be hard to see any positive aspects to the teaching career right now. In this episode, Jess (the whimsical teacher) talks about how to identify problems and use 4 different activist- based pathways to living your best teacher life. So many avenues, so little time~! Let's get on with the show!
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My Plan for Surviving Another Pandemic School Year- Thoughts and Reflections
Show Outline:How will I survive this school year! Another pandemic year?! EEEK My Self Care comes firstDaily self careMeal Planning/shopping on weekendsFixing my breakfast, and my lunchPreplanning all my outfits for the weekDoing a toiletry/personal care check on the weekendsSpending time with my dogs and husband phone freePracticing things that lower my blood pressureShoe check - because of gout/etc, In school At school. It’s inevitable- contract hours are no...