5X Your FREE Time & Still Rock at Teaching

Remember when you first dreamt of becoming a teacher? If you're like me, I bet you were so excited to pump your students up with all kinds of newfound enthusiasm for learning. You couldn't wait to see their eyes light up when they made a new discovery. 

You probably loved the idea of pouring all your creativity into a career that you knew was going to make a difference in kids' lives. And...hey. Let's not forget about the summers off!

You were sure teaching was going to be your dream job. 

But somewhere along the way, things got to be a lot harder than you ever imagined. Maybe very slowly, or maybe not-so-slowly...teaching began to take over more of your life than you anticipated. 

So you found yourself feeling torn. Wanting to be the best teacher you could be, but also wanting to have a life outside of the classroom. Wanting more time for your family. Wishing you didn't have to feel brain-drained all the time. Frustrated that you don't have enough energy to take better care of yourself. Trying to ignore the dust bunnies and overflowing laundry baskets. And doing everything in your power to keep up with your never-ending to-do lists. 

Well, maybe you've just hit summer break and you feel like you can finally breathe again. Sleep again. Lighten up on your to-do's and not feel guilty about it. 

HALLELUJAH! 

It's an amazing feeling to be a teacher at the beginning of summer, isn't it? There's so much time and space ahead of you now. You can enjoy life to the fullest. Take a little time to reflect on the past school year... And look forward with hopefulness and optimism for the year ahead.

So now is THE perfect time to think about what you want to be different next year. 

Because next year really CAN be different. 

But only if you decide that's what you want AND take action. 

So...

What would you want to be different in your #teacherlife next year? 

A little while ago, my friend and I asked over 150 teachers what the #1 thing was that they were struggling with and wish they could change. I bet you can guess what evvvveryone said. 

"I wish I had more time."

"There's nevvvvver enough time."

"I wish I could be more present and have more time with my family." 

I wish there was more time to keep up with the laundry, cook healthier meals, and NOT have mountains of laundry piling up everywhere. 

"I wish there was more time to sleep. More time to exercise. More time for ME." 

Well, I have the best news. 

If what you reeeally want is MORE TIME when school starts again, you can have it. 

And you're just inches away from a major breakthrough in your teacher life. 

{Bye-bye, #teachertired} 

I have been hard at work behind the scenes helping my friend Kelli Wise create something AMAZING just for you. 

Kelli has made it her mission in life to figure out what it takes for teachers to eradicate overwhelm from their lives-- for good. 

She is hosting a BRAND NEW *free* workshop where she is going to break down exactly what it takes to get ALL the free time you want for the things that matter most in your life so you can show up as the best version of yourself both in AND out of school. 

This free workshop is called

THE REBALANCE REVOLUTION:

5X Your FREE TIME & Still Rock at Teaching 

Yep, you really CAN enjoy as much life outside of the classroom as you want and STILL be a great teacher. 

I know, because I DID IT with Kelli's help!  And now she would like to show you how it's done because it doesn't come naturally, or by wishing on a star, or by cloning yourself. 

But it's not as hard as you might think. 

When I finally learned how to approach each day differently- with brand new ways of thinking and a system for prioritizing and planning for the things that matter most...

That's when everything changed for me.  

And I know it's 100% possible for you too. 

If you wanna have more free time in your school year ahead than you've ever had before, you belong at the free workshop, my friend. 

Kelli is going to show you the step-by-step path to rebalancing your teacher life. 

You're going to see how radically different this path is compared to what you probably see all the other teachers in your school doing. But you'll also see how the simple tools and strategies that Kelli is going to share with you are the missing pieces of the puzzle for living your best #teacherlife. 

And they're not band-aids. They are lasting solutions. 

So save your spot 'cause space is limited. 

I can't wait to see you there! 

Click the link below to register! 

http://bit.ly/rebalancerevolution

Declutter Like a Mother

6 Tips To Help You Reduce Clutter and Organize Your Home This Summer 

I say it every summer. “This summer I am going to organize my house!” Yet, somehow August is here before I know it and my house looks more like an episode of Hoarders than a picture from Magnolia Homes. {Okay…maybe not THAT bad, but you get the point.}

It has happened nearly every summer. But, NOT this year! I am on a mission to clear the clutter out of my home and out of my life. If you would like to do the same, but don’t know where to start, I am here to help you organize your home in 6 easy steps.

·      Make a Prioritized List

o  Organizing your house can seem like a daunting task. Just like you would chunk a large assignment for your students, you need to tackle your house in the same fashion. Make a list of the rooms/areas of your house you want to organize. Rank them in order of which room you want to do first, second, and so on. Remember the age-old question; How do you eat an elephant? One bite at a time. How do you organize your whole house? One room at a time. 

·      One Room At a Time

o  Once you have your list, focus on each room or area separately. Think about what it is you need to do to make that room a happy, clutter-free space. Will you need to purchase storage shelving or containers? Do you want to rearrange the layout of the furniture? Redecorate? Paint? Steam clean the carpet? Whatever it is, make a plan of attack.

·      Accept That You Must Make a HUGE Mess Before You Can Organize

o  As a self-proclaimed “Neat Freak” the thought of making a mess on purpose sends my anxiety through the roof. However, in order to declutter, you must take everything out of its space/place and sort it into one of three piles. Literally, touch and move every little thing in that space and categorize it. I warn you, the room will be a complete disaster. Know that going into it, accept it, embrace it, and know it will be worth it when you can enjoy your newly organized space.

·      Make 3 Piles- Keep, Donate, and THROW AWAY

o  Remember those 3 piles I just mentioned? Sort each and every item into one of three piles. Yes, every single, itty, bitty item. Go through closets, drawers, shelves, bins, cabinets, piles…EVERYTHING! Then decide which pile to put it in. 

o  Keep- Items you use regularly or have deep, deep, DEEP sentimental value.

o  Donate- Items you haven’t used in the past year or anything you no longer want or need.

o  Throw Away- Items that are broken, damaged, outdated, outgrown, incomplete, or plain old junk. I live by the rule; When in doubt, THROW IT OUT!

·      Save It For a Rainy or Super Hot Day

o  I personally like to save my organization days for a day when you would not want to be outside. Rainy days or super hot days are perfect for organizing. What better reason to stay home and tackle your clutter?

·      Treat Yourself 

o After a long day of organizing, you deserve a pat on the back. You’ve worked hard and you’re tired. It’s time to treat yourself for a job well done. A few of my favorite post-organization day treats are;

·      Ordering takeout for dinner {Because who wants to cook after cleaning ALL day?}

·      Taking a nice long bubble bath

·      Drinking a refreshing beverage from a fancy coffee place

·      Chilling on the couch the rest of the night

·      Relaxing or reading in the newly organized space

Whatever floats your boat, make sure to reward yourself after you proudly cross an item off your summer to-do list! A decluttered and organized home will reduce your stress and allow you to relax even more this summer. 

Do you have any summer organization tips to add? If so, please share in the comments below. 

Happy Organizing! 

From Broken To Balanced~ 7 Steps I Took To Heal My Teacher Burnout

 1.  Realize and accept that YOU are the only person who can fix YOU.

You have to decide to make a change.  You have to go all in.  You hold all the cards.  You have the power.  You are in control.  It's all YOU.

Overcoming Teacher Burn Out

Hey there teacher friends!  I hope you are enjoying every minute of your Christmas break.  I don't know about you, but we went a full 5-days this past week.  Talk about #teachertired! I have to say, my kiddos did really well considering all the sugar and distractions going on this week.