Teaching is hard. Burnout is real. Why does anyone choose this job anyway?
We've learned that boundaries, habits, systems, mindset, and surrounding yourself with people that support your growth can transform your experience as an educatior. This podcast is inspired by Jennifer Gonzalez, "If you can find at least one marigold and stay close to them, you will grow. Find more than one and you will positively thrive."
We're on a mission to empower educators to cultivate wellbeing and build resilience to be their best personally, professionally, and in their communities.
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Toxic Positivity: 5 Ways To Combat It Now
Marigold Force Episodes
Toxic Positivity: 5 Ways To Combat It Now
Have you ever heard any phrases like these? “Oh, don’t worry. It’s going to be just fine. Just look on the bright side. It could be worse!" All these phrases have a name - Toxic Positivity. Here are 5 ways to combat Toxic Positivity. We'll also share what True Positivity looks like.
Stop Reinventing The Wheel: 3 Things You Should Start Copying Now
Are you tired of creating all the time? Coming up with systems, engaging lessons, and creative solutions to a zillion different problems is exhausting. I have a little secret for you… It’s OKAY to copy from the greats.
6 Steps To A Killer Workflow (Pt. 2)
Do you wish you could feel “done” working for the day? You know... empty inbox, lessons prepared for tomorrow, student work graded, and the duty day hasn’t officially ended yet. That dreamy scenario is possible.
3 Simple Ways For Teachers To Crush New Habits (Pt. 3)
Do you know in your heart that you should form a new habit or two to make your day run a little more smoothly, but you avoid it at all costs? Are you not quite sure how to start? These 3 simple tricks will get you moving in the right direction.
Uncovering Our Narratives
Pt. 5 (Putting It Together)
However, you tell your story and what you share in your story is for you and only you to decide. The important part is being reflective with yourself and better understanding the experiences that have shaped you into who you are.
Uncovering Our Narratives
Pt. 2 (Race)
We function in a society that leans towards the stories of one culture and can often cripple the genius in the lives of so many others who don’t fit that narrative.
Take Care of Future You
Instead of calling upon self-care techniques in the moment, “Future You” Care requires thinking ahead, pondering what might help one-week-from-now, or what could ease Monday-morning-you back into the workweek—then, setting it up to happen.
Break It Down (And Then Break It Down Some More)
You might be already thinking, there’s NO WAY I can attain my micro action. Yeah, it sounds great in theory, but it’s near impossible to achieve. Take a deep breath - that’s where the mini step comes in.
Do More Of What You Actually Like To Do
In this episode, we take the time to explore our curiosities with what is going on around us and why that might be.
The 4 Questions & the Turnaround DEEP DIVE with Tom Parks
We'll get another perspective from guest, Tom Parks, on his experience using the 4 Questions and the Turnaround.
Clear & Healthy Boundaries
DEEP DIVE with Daniel Loudenback
We'll get another perspective from guest, Daniel Loudenback, on his experience using Clear and Healthy Boundaries.
Urgent & Important Matrix
QUICK DIVE
The Urgent & Important Matrix is a simple but effective tool for prioritizing your to-do list based on the level of urgency and importance of each task.
Keystone Habits
Personal Growth:
3 Things Journaling
Professional Growth:
How to Think Like an Essentialist
Community Maker:
Keystone Habits
Wrap Up Vitality Month
Personal Growth:
1 Question to Challenge Expired Insecurities
Professional Growth:
How to Create a Vitality Playlist
Community Maker:
4 Ways to Become a Self-Care Activist
Challenge Expired Insecurities
Personal Growth:
1 Question to Challenge Expired Insecurities
Professional Growth:
How to Create a Vitality Playlist
Community Maker:
4 Ways to Become a Self-Care Activist
Break Out of the Busyness Paradox
Personal Growth:
Build a “Bad Day” Life Raft for When You Need It
Professional Growth:
How to Break Out of the Busyness Paradox
Community Maker:
3 New Ways to View the Stories We Tell Ourselves
This Isn't Working: 4 Steps To Effectively Advocate For Yourself
This. Just. Isn’t. Working. I'm talking about those moments in our teaching professions when you realize something REALLY isn't working. Now you have to figure out a way to advocate for what you need. On the podcast today Joel and I will be showing you 4 Steps to Effectively Advocate For Yourself.
3 Boundaries To Protect Your Workflow
What tends to get in the way of your workflow? As you're moving through your day, what pulls your attention away from whatever you’re working on? We'll show you how to proactively tackle those distractions.
6 Steps To A Killer Workflow (Pt. 1)
What are the top 3 things you wish you could change about your teaching job? I would bet some serious money that more time is somewhere on your list. If it was, you’re in the right place.
3 Simple Ways For Teachers To Crush New Habits (Pt. 2)
When you hear someone talking about “habits” does your stomach drop and you get ready to run in the other direction? You've had too many failed attempts at habits and don't want to stand around and talk about it. You aren't alone my friend.
Uncovering Our Narratives
Pt. 4 (Identity)
When thinking about our identities, there is so much of a story to be told. I find that our identities are shaped by our experiences but also by how people treat you based on how they perceive you and your experiences.
Uncovering Our Narratives Pt. 1
Our words, the words of others, our actions, the actions of others and our experiences quite literally transform the way we walk through this world and the way in which we are able to grow or falter in society.
One Good Thing - Every Day - No Matter What
We often crave having more balance but we don't know how to do it. This is a tool that helps you acknowledge and accept what is currently happening while proactively deciding to create more balance by committing to doing more good things!
Take Mini Steps Toward Your Macro Values
Name your values, determine the micro-actions you need to take to live out your values, and break those actions down into mini-steps.
Reclaim Your Curiosity
"Stop trying to follow your passion. Instead, explore your curiosity."
~ Elizabeth Gilbert
The 4 Questions & the Turnaround DEEP DIVE with Julia Adams
We'll get another perspective from guest, Julia Adams, on her experience using the 4 Questions and the Turnaround.
Clear & Healthy Boundaries
QUICK DIVE
The basic definition of a boundary that we always come back to is: Here is what I can do. Here is what I can’t do.
Teaser for Upcoming Episodes and Celebration
We wanted to celebrate with you and let you know what's in store this summer.
How To Think Like An Essentialist
Personal Growth:
3 Things Journaling
Professional Growth:
How to Think Like an Essentialist
Community Maker:
Keystone Habits
Four Ways to Become a Self-Care Activist
Personal Growth:
1 Question to Challenge Expired Insecurities
Professional Growth:
How to Create a Vitality Playlist
Community Maker:
4 Ways to Become a Self-Care Activist
Wrap Up Perseverance Month
Personal Growth:
Build a “Bad Day” Life Raft for When You Need It
Professional Growth:
How to Break Out of the Busyness Paradox
Community Maker:
3 New Ways to View the Stories We Tell Ourselves
Build a "Bad Day" Life Raft
Personal Growth:
Build a “Bad Day” Life Raft for When You Need It
Professional Growth:
How to Break Out of the Busyness Paradox
Community Maker:
3 New Ways to View the Stories We Tell Ourselves
3 Techniques To Skillfully Get What You Want
Is it difficult to ask for what you need? Have you ever practiced having a tough conversation but couldn’t figure out the best way to word it? What to say? On the podcast today we're talking about 3 techniques to combat this dilemma and skillfully get what you want.
6 Steps To A Killer Workflow (Pt. 3)
Do you get to the end of the school day and feel completely depleted? There's simply not enough time in the workday to get everything done. This 3-part series is for you.
5 Things You Have Permission For
"I don't want to be a superhero." How society views teachers can change in the blink of an eye. We're doing the impossible one minute and we're single-handedly "ruining education" the next. So, here's a list of 5 things you have permission to do. Society may not give it to you, but we sure will.
3 Simple Ways For Teachers To Crush New Habits (Pt. 1)
We’ve set the goal and made a commitment to start building this new habit. But then something always gets in the way. It seems like an impossible task to actually make this thing a habit, and we give up and move on. Sound familiar?
Uncovering Our Narratives
Pt. 3 (Gender)
I remember a conversation around the idea of “boys will be boys” and immediately I reflected on my experiences with sexual assault, boys feeling as though they can not show their feelings, and girls being told quiet is good.
Schedule A Mental
Health Moment
What is one Mental Health Moment that you - knowing your own mental health needs - are going to schedule for yourself in order to take care of the one and only you?
Batch Those Emails!
This habit is a big distraction that really breaks your concentration, makes unreasonable demands on your time, and causes you to be less productive. That means it has to stop.
Create A Curiosity Board
Think of everything you are curious about. Anything that inspires and motivates you.
How The Marigold Force Came To Be & How We're Shifting
Tune in to hear both our stories that led to The Marigold Force! We'll also discuss a few changes you can expect in the upcoming season.
The 4 Questions & the Turnaround QUICK DIVE
"All the suffering that goes on inside our minds is not reality, It's just a story we torture ourselves with.”
~Byron Katie
Urgent & Important Matrix
DEEP DIVE with Kaitlyn Wahldick
We'll get another perspective from guest, Kaitlyn Wahldick, on her experience using the Urgent and Important Matrix.
Wrap Up Regrounding Month
Personal Growth:
3 Things Journaling
Professional Growth:
How to Think Like an Essentialist
Community Maker:
Keystone Habits
Three Things Journaling
Personal Growth:
3 Things Journaling
Professional Growth:
How to Think Like an Essentialist
Community Maker:
Keystone Habits
Create a Vitality Playlist
Personal Growth:
1 Question to Challenge Expired Insecurities
Professional Growth:
How to Create a Vitality Playlist
Community Maker:
4 Ways to Become a Self-Care Activist
How to View the Stories We Tell Ourselves in 3 New Ways
Personal Growth:
Build a “Bad Day” Life Raft for When You Need It
Professional Growth:
How to Break Out of the Busyness Paradox
Community Maker:
3 New Ways to View the Stories We Tell Ourselves