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The Marigold Force Podcast
by The Marigold Force
Teaching is hard. Burnout is real. Why does anyone choose this job anyway? Jessie Gebauer & Joel Calovsky are two educators who have learned how boundaries, habits, systems, mindset, and surrounding yourself with people that support your growth can transform your experience as an educator. They're ready to share all the juicy details. 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."
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Why I Am Trying to Be Less Productive
Have you ever got a tension headache because you were too productive? Me too. These days, it can be hard to put on the brakes. After one too many headaches this year, I did something about it, and I want to share it with you. By doing this little productivity trick, you can say goodbye to those...
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How I Stop Trying to Be Right All the Time
Are you tired of trying to convince people that you’re right? Be honest. I will. I for sure am. Trying to convince people of my valid (ahem...right) reasons for doing what I do is exhausting and rarely works. I am going to share a little inspiration that will help you profoundly. You will stop...
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My 1 Daily Habit That Ended My Bad Days
That end-of-the-day blah feeling can be the worst. By adding this one, little daily habit, you can end your bad days permanently. (I did!) You’ll also head home feeling great know that your bad days are behind you. It’s taken me over 15 years of teaching and coaching to get to this realization…
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Why I Suck at Gentleness and What I'm Doing About It
If I hear one more person (myself included) say “Maybe you just need to be a little more gentle on yourself.” I am going to lose it. I suck at gentleness. Maybe you’re like me and you know that gentleness with yourself and others is so important, but it’s been a struggle lately, I’ve got the...
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The 1 Mindset Hack That Changed My Life
I hate talking about mindsets. I needed to say that. I just needed to put it out there. Okay, now that I’ve said that, there is one mindset hack that legit changed my life. I wish I knew this earlier but I am so excited to share it with you now. I’ve been swimming in mindsets. But honestly…
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Boundaries with Your Students are a Must
Not having enough time to do our jobs is one of the burdens of being a teacher. Consequently, it’s essential to guard our limited time and energy with our lives. This is why boundaries with our students are a must. Boundaries might not be what you think they are, and they may look different with...
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Simple Trick to Reduce Stress During the Work Day
How do you spend the tiny pockets of time waiting for a meeting to begin? How about the time when your students are transitioning back from lunch or recess and you’re waiting for them in the classroom? What you’re choosing to do can impact your overall stress quite a bit. Confetti time is a term…
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One Weekly Habit to Ease the Sunday Scaries
Sunday scaries are the worst. By adding a little shift in your Friday routine you can calm those Sunday nerves immensely. You’ll also walk into school on Monday feeling like a champ! I’ve been honing my Friday reflection process for years, and I want to share it with you! Get ready for a combo...
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Get Ahead by Being Okay with “Good Enough”
Planning and prepping lessons day by day is incredibly stressful. I know because I did it for years. Finally, I learned a few tricks to pull myself out of that day-to-day cycle. I want to help you do the same. Find the podcast show notes here ➡️ https://www.themarigoldforce.com/blog. CO-HOSTS:...
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Beware of the Walnut Tree Teachers
Watch out for the teachers that are toxic walnut trees! Every school has them and they will suck your energy and love for teaching dry if you’re not careful. Instead, look for the marigold teachers. Walnut teachers and marigold teachers are drastically different. Once you know how to spot them...
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How to Batch Work (And Save Yourself Hours)
DrafBatch working might be my favorite productivity hack that I've ever learned. I share it whenever I can. Batch working will help you get twice as much done in a fraction of the time. This strategy gives your brain an advantage by focusing on similar tasks while also eliminating transitions....
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Think Like an Essentialist: Why it's Crucial for Teachers
It is impossible to do it all. I'm starting with that statement because it is a brand-spankin' new school year. And I know I tend to approach the end of August extremely, bright-eyed and bushy-tailed. All of the fun, creative ideas that I've seen other teachers doing are dangling in front of me...
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Don't Start Working Until You Do This!
Stop! Don't waste your time on that. I'm screaming this from the rooftop because I need to hear it too. Just today, I caught myself reorganizing file names in Google Drive. This little stint is a red flag of mine. Usually, I’m avoiding something that's mentally challenging. When this happens I…
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The #1 Secret to More Good Days
Have you ever had one of those days where it seems like everything is going wrong? One difficult thing keeps leading to another and your whole day is this domino effect of bad things happening? In this episode, I’ll be talking about the #1 secret to steer clear of these types of days. It’s a…
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In Conclusion: 5 Key Takeaways from Season 2
Welcome to today's episode on In Conclusion: 5 Key Takeaways from Season 2. We made it! Today is the final episode of Season 2. Whew! Don’t worry, Marigolds! We aren’t going anywhere but we will be taking some time to rest, rejuvenate, and reground ourselves. And we want you to be able to do the...
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Rest Doesn't Just Happen: 3 Ways to Prioritize Your Summer Break
Welcome to today's episode on Rest Doesn't Just Happen: 3 Ways to Prioritize Your Summer Break Are you there yet? How many days left? If you are a teacher, you know what we are talking about! Today is all about summer break. Summer rest. Summer rejuvenation. Summer work. Summer healing. All of…
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Make These 4 Things Habitual Now
Welcome to today's episode on Nonnegotiables: 4 Things All Teachers Need to Make Habitual Now. What are your nonnegotiables each day at home and at work? You know, the things you do no matter what to keep yourself strong and vital, so you can keep tackling whatever comes up. Do these daily habits...
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Master of None: 3 Truths You Need to Hear to Embrace the Teaching Journey
Welcome to today's episode on Master of None: 3 Truths You Need to Hear to Embrace the Teaching Journey. Have you found yourself going down the “if only” path lately? “If only my students and colleagues respected my expertise and ideas more, then I would feel so much better about my job!” “If…
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Get a Life: 4 Opportunities to Expand Beyond Being "Just a Teacher"
Welcome to today's episode on Get a Life: 4 Opportunities to Expand Beyond Being "Just a Teacher". My guess is that over the past year, you have heard the word “resilience” and “resilient”. We're also guessing that you have heard about the importance of being resilient and building resilience in...
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Welcome the Breakdown: 3 Techniques to Break Down Your Teacher Fears
Welcome to today's episode on Welcome the Breakdown: 3 Techniques to Break Down Your Teacher Fears. Have you ever had so much on your plate that you feel beyond overwhelmed? You have no idea how you will get everything done - let alone, done well? We get it! Things feel too big, too loud, and too...
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Be Your Own Coach: 3 Ways to Turnaround Your Mindset and Suffer Less
Welcome to today's episode on Be Your Own Coach: 3 Ways to Turnaround Your Mindset and Suffer Less. Have you ever thought to yourself, "They (student) just need to try harder! She (parent) needs to be a better parent. He (colleague) isn't doing his job." You know these thoughts aren't doing…
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The Life-Changing Magic of Questioning Yourself: The 4 Questions That Forever Changed Our Teaching
Welcome to today's episode on The Life-Changing Magic of Questioning Yourself: The 4 Questions That Forever Changed Our Teaching. Have you ever had thoughts filled with “should”s? “They should be doing their job. My students should just listen the first time. These families should realize that…
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Beginner's Mind: 4 Simple Approaches to Free Yourself from Impossible Expectations
Welcome to today's episode on Beginner's Mind: 4 Simple Approaches to Free Yourself from Impossible Expectations. Teachers! Have you ever been stuck in a professional learning or development and told yourself “I already know this! Why am I here? This is not only boring but a waste of my time!” Or...
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Embrace the Season: 4 Ways to Actively Accept the Season You Are In
Welcome to today's episode on Embrace the Season: 4 Ways to Actively Accept the Season You Are In. Have you ever just kept pushing forward no matter what? Maybe you are like us and prefer the warmer seasons of life - literally and metaphorically - so even in the colder and harder months you keep...
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Toxic Positivity: 5 Ways To Combat It Now!
Welcome to today's episode on Toxic Positivity: 5 Ways to Combat It Now. We are the Marigold Force Podcast. Have you ever heard any phrases like these? “Oh, don’t worry. It’s going to be just fine. You’re going to be just fine. All you have to do is keep doing your best. And you’re already doing...
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This Isn’t Working! 4 Steps To Effectively Advocate For Yourself
Welcome to our episode on This Isn’t Working! 4 Steps To Effectively Advocate For Yourself. We are the Marigold Force. This. Just. Isn’t. Working. No, today we are not talking about that classic breakup line. We are realizing when in our teaching professions we hit those real moments when we need...
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3 Techniques To Skillfully Get What You Want
Welcome to our episode on 3 Techniques To Skillfully Get What You Want. We are the Marigold Force. Have you ever struggled to get what you want? Is it difficult to ask for what you need? Have you ever written and rewritten an email all while not knowing if it’s getting to what you actually want?...
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Stop Reinventing The Wheel: 3 Things You Should Start Copying
Welcome to Stop Reinventing The Wheel: 3 Things You Should Start Copying. We are the Marigold Force. Are you tired of creating all the time? Coming up with systems, engaging lessons, and creative solutions to a zillion different problems is exhausting. We have a little secret for you. It’s OKAY…
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3 Boundaries To Protect Your Workflow
Welcome to 3 Boundaries To Protect Your Workflow. We are the Marigold Force. 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? Is it your colleagues? Maybe it’s your administration? Could it be…
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6 Steps To A Killer Workflow (Pt. 3)
Welcome to 6 Steps To A Killer Workflow - Part 3. We are the Marigold Force. Do you ever fantasize about having a 2-hour long prep every day? Or just one full day without students or meetings to get caught up on your giant to-do list? Well, we don’t have a magic wand that can grant more time in…
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6 Steps To A Killer Workflow (Pt. 2)
Welcome to 6 Steps To A Killer Workflow - Part 2. We are the Marigold Force. Teachers- 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…
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6 Steps To A Killer Workflow (Pt. 1)
Welcome to 6 Steps To A Killer Workflow - Part 1. We are the Marigold Force. What are the top 3 things you wish you could change about your teaching job? We would bet some serious money that more time is somewhere on your list. If it was, you’re in the right place. We have been crafting and...
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5 Things Teachers Have Permission For
Welcome to 5 Things Teachers Have Permission For. We are the Marigold Force. I can’t believe you did all that. You’re a superhero! My child is bored. I could definitely do your job better and this wouldn’t happen. Can you talk to my child about cleaning their room today? I tried, but they only...
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Three Simple Ways for Teachers to Crush New Habits (Pt. 3)
Welcome to 3 Simple Ways for Teachers to Crush New Habits (Pt. 3). We are the Marigold Force. 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? We want to help you…
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Three Simple Ways for Teachers to Crush New Habits (Pt. 2)
Welcome to 3 Simple Ways for Teachers to Crush New Habits (Pt. 2). We are the Marigold Force. When you hear someone talking about “habits” does your stomach drop and you get ready to run in the other direction? You’ve tried putting new habits in place you know are good for you, maybe you make it…
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Three Simple Ways for Teachers to Crush New Habits (Pt. 1)
Welcome to 3 Simple Ways for Teachers to Crush New Habits (Pt. 1). We are the Marigold Force. We’ve recognized that we need a change. We’ve set the goal and made a commitment to start building this new habit. For a few days, maybe even a week we do really well! But then something always gets in…
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Uncovering Our Narratives Pt. 5 (Putting It All Together)
Welcome to Uncovering Our Narratives Pt. 5 - Putting It All Together. We are the Marigold Force. As Changemakers, we need to uncover, name, and know our narratives and how they impact our personal and professional life. Lexi Walsh will be leading us through a 5-part series on uncovering and…
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Uncovering Our Narratives Pt. 4 (Identity)
Welcome to Uncovering Our Narratives Pt. 4 - Identity. We are the Marigold Force. As Changemakers, we need to uncover, name, and know our narratives and how they impact our personal and professional life. Lexi Walsh will be leading us through a 5-part series on uncovering and writing our own...
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Uncovering Our Narratives Pt. 3 (Gender)
Welcome to Uncovering Our Narratives Pt. 3 - Gender. We are the Marigold Force. As Changemakers, we need to uncover, name and know our narratives and how they impact our personal and professional life. Lexi Walsh will be leading us through a 5-part series on uncovering and writing our own...
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Uncovering Our Narratives Pt. 2 (Race)
Welcome to Uncovering Our Narratives Pt. 2 - Race. We are the Marigold Force. As Changemakers, we need to uncover, name and know our narratives and how they impact our personal and professional life. Lexi Walsh will be leading us through a 5-part series on uncovering and writing our own…
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Uncovering Our Narratives Pt. 1 (Introduction)
Welcome to Uncovering Our Narratives Pt. 1 - the Introduction. We are the Marigold Force. As Changemakers, we need to uncover, name and know our narratives and how they impact our personal and professional life. Lexi Walsh will be leading us through a 5-part series on uncovering and writing our…
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Schedule a Mental Health Moment
Welcome to Restoring Your Balance - Part 3. We are the Marigold Force. As Changemakers, we often crave having more balance but we don't know how to do it. Today, we dive into our One Good Thing - Every Day - No Matter What strategy. This is a tool that helps you acknowledge and accept what is...
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Take Care of Future You
Welcome to Restoring Your Balance - Part 2. We are the Marigold Force. As Changemakers, we often crave having more balance but we don't know how to do it. Today, we dive into our One Good Thing - Every Day - No Matter What strategy. This is a tool that helps you acknowledge and accept what is...
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One Good Thing - Every Day - No Matter What
Welcome to Restoring Your Balance - Part 1. We are the Marigold Force. As Changemakers, we often crave having more balance but we don't know how to do it. Today, we dive into our One Good Thing - Every Day - No Matter What strategy. This is a tool that helps you acknowledge and accept what is...
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Who DOESN'T love a good system?
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Batch Those Emails!
Welcome to Having a Value-Drive Life - Part 3. We are the Marigold Force. As Changemakers, we often have these values that we believe in but we don’t know how to put them into action. Today, we dive further into our Macro Micro Mini Guide. This is a tool that helps you have a Value-Driven Life by...
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Break It Down (And Then Break It Down Some More!)
Welcome to Having a Value-Drive Life - Part 2. We are the Marigold Force. As Changemakers, we often have these values that we believe in but we don’t know how to put them into action. Today, we dive further into our Macro Micro Mini Guide. This is a tool that helps you have a Value-Driven Life by...
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Take Mini Steps Toward Your Macro Values
Welcome to Having a Value-Drive Life - Part 1. We are the Marigold Force. As Changemakers, we often have these values that we believe in but we don’t know how to put them into action. Today, we share with you our Macro Micro Mini Guide. This is a tool that helps you have a Value-Driven Life by...
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Create a Curiosity Board
Welcome to Reclaiming Your Curiosity - Part 3. This is the third episode of our second season! We are the Marigold Force. Often, people - especially Changemakers like you, me, and our Marigolds - feel stressed about finding their passion, and when they can’t unlock it, it causes tons of anxiety....
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Do More of What You Actually Like to Do
Welcome to Reclaiming Your Curiosity - Part 2. This is the second episode of our second season! We are the Marigold Force. Often, people - especially Changemakers like you, me, and our Marigolds - feel stressed about finding their passion, and when they can’t unlock it, it causes tons of anxiety....
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Teaching is hard. Burnout is real. Why does anyone choose this job anyway? Jessie Gebauer & Joel Calovsky are two educators who have learned how boundaries, habits, systems, mindset, and surrounding yourself with people that support your growth can transform your experience as an educator. They're ready to share all the juicy details. 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."
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