Teaching to the TOP

156: Bridget and Michelle’s Secret Santa Gift Exchange

Who doesn’t love a Secret Santa gift exchange? This episode we are sharing our secret santa gift boxes with you! Even though we can’t be together in person, this virtual gift exchange episode is a must listen!
We are sharing some of our favorite things with each other! Listen as we open our gifts from each other including goodies in these categories:
Something to eat
Something to wear
Something to read
Something for the business
Something she NEEDS
Check out last year's gift exchange! Episode 103: Bridget and Michelle's Secret Santa Gift Exchange
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155. 10 Tips for Busy Teachers During the Holidays

Do you get overwhelmed during the holidays trying to fit in all the fun and still be effective? The holidays are such an amazing time in and out of our classrooms! You can enjoy the season and stay on track! This is your reminder to use the strategies that work and always come back to them when you want to stay on track.
In this episode we share:
10 tips that will help you stay focused and enjoy this season
How  to prioritize what is important 
When and how to ask for help 
Learn to decide what is important to you this season and how to protect it!
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154. Stop Feeling Guilty For Not Working: The Strategies You NEED To Know

Do you feel guilty when you need to take a day off? Teacher  guilt is REAL! Whether you know you’re going to be out or you have a last minute emergency, there are steps you can take to make your return to work seamless and less stressful.
Today, we are talking about three strategies you can use to rid yourself of the guilt once a for all. We’re showing you how to deal with planned and unplanned absences so you can pick up right where you left off  without the guilt, and in some cases come back even stronger! Everyone needs a break once in a while!
In this episode we share:
How to turn off those little voices in your head telling you that you should be at school or you should be working
3 strategies you can use to ensure all types of absences run smoothly
How to have  a response ready to anyone that might object to your days off
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153. TOP Teacher Gift Guide: The Best Gifts to Increase Your Productivity

This week we have the perfect gift guide to get you through this holiday season. Are you struggling to think of things for your teacher friend, coworker, or even for yourself? We’ve put together the best list that comes in a range of prices. Use the links below to purchase!
*Please note some of these are affiliate links. 
The Meat
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Lightswitch remote - https://amzn.to/3iquOfd
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Expanded drawers from Amazon - https://amzn.to/3Ffsr84
Magnetic shelves - https://amzn.to/3B07XNT
iPad + Apple Pencil
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152: Friends, Fall, and Feeling Thankful

HAPPY THANKSGIVING Y’ALL! We are coming to you all this Thanksgiving with a chatty and thankful episode. Grab your coffee, go for a walk, or just decompress after eating so much this evening and listen in as we share some of the things we are most grateful for this year. 
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151: 5 Steps You Can Follow To Avoid Procrastinating

Are you a procrastinator? We’ve all been there at some point in our lives… yes, even Michelle! But did you know the reason for your procrastination can actually be solved when you dig deep down into the root of the problem? While we may not be able to completely eliminate procrastination, we can uncover the steps to limit the amount you procrastinate 
In this episode we are breaking down the 5 steps you can follow to avoid procrastination. We dig deep into the root of the problem and give you simple, actionable steps that can get you on track to finishing your projects and to-dos. 
In this episode you will hear:
How you can figure out WHY you are procrastinating and leverage that to get things done. 
Why spending time to break down the tasks you have will give you more clarity in what needs to happen next. 
Why your space actually matters when getting focused. 
How to match your reward to the task you complete is a BIG motivator. 
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150: The BIGGEST Lessons This Podcast Has Taught Us About Productivity

We can learn lessons from all areas of our lives. The connections you can make from your hobbies, personal lives, and travels can make a big impact with your productivity and how you create a better work-life balance. These lessons that we learn are often caused when we have a big undertaking and need to adapt (e.g. getting married, having kids, starting a big project). When you make the choice to begin these tasks, you have to find ways to make everything else work and feel balanced (if that is even possible). 
This is the exact thing that happened to us when we worked to create this podcast. We made sacrifices in the beginning and we had to learn the systems and routines that would help us keep our sanity. We learned so much from starting our podcast, and while we are not telling you to head out and start you own podcast (more power to you if you do!), we do want to share some of the biggest lessons we learned. 
In this episode you will hear:
How defining what is important will help you in creating a path to make it happen!
Why you need to find the right things to do versus trying to do all the things. 
Why the systems you create are going to be your saving grace!
EPISODE MENTIONED:
Episode 149. Behind the Scenes: Our Favorite Reminders to Overcome Obstacles
Episode 140. The ONE Thing Holding Your Lesson Planning Back 
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149: Behind the Scenes: Our Favorite Reminders to Overcome Obstacles

Need a little inspiration to keep you moving? We’ve got an extra special episode where we share some of our favorite quotes that lift us up when times are hard… or even when we need a few reminders. So grab a coffee, go for a walk, and save this episode to come back to time and time again. 
Quotes:
“Life isn’t fair. Fortune favors the bold. Stop scrolling on IG and start taking action on your dreams!”
“Choose easy and live hard or choose hard and live easy.”
“You can’t make someone else’s choices. You shouldn’t let someone else make yours.”
“The elephant keeps walking as the dogs keep barking.”
“Many of life’s failures are people who did not realize how close they were to success when they gave up.” – Thomas Edison
“Stay away from negative people. They have a problem for every solution.” - Albert Einstein
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