Episodes
June 18, 2024
Self-Care Hack for Teachers: Is Your Mental Diet Harming You?
Teachers, have you ever considered how your mental diet could be harming you? Would your outlook improve if you could train your mind to think you live in a friendly, not hostile, universe? Then don't miss this episode of THE...
June 11, 2024
Avoiding Teacher Burnout for Over-Givers with Phil Januszewski
In this episode, Grace talks with Phil Januszewski, a science teacher, keynote speaker, and positive psychology enthusiast, about practical strategies for teachers to avoid burnout and bring more joy into their lives and clas...
June 4, 2024
Forget Professional Development This Summer And Focus on Personal Development Instead
🎙️ Ready for a fresh take on summer prep? Discover why less professional development for teachers and more personal growth might be your key to a rejuvenated classroom experience next year. 🌞💡 In this episode of the Balance Y...
May 28, 2024
Student Accountability Matters: Rethinking Restorative Justice Practices in Schools
If you're feeling fed up with the lack of student accountability, chaos in the classroom, and lack of admin support, then this email is for you. I recently had the pleasure of interviewing Justin Bader - the incredible voice ...
May 21, 2024
How to Set Boundaries with Your Family Over Summer Break: Top Tips for Teachers
Summer is here, and while you’re counting down the days until that final bell rings, are you also feeling the weight of a never-ending to-do list? Discover how to reclaim your summer and set boundaries that will leave you fee...
May 14, 2024
Tips for New & Seasoned Teachers: Secrets to Surviving the End of School Year Craziness
"Stressed Out by the End of the School Year? Don't Miss These 7 Game-Changing Tips!" The end of the school year can be an exhausting whirlwind of activities, assessments, and organizational chaos. Whether you are a new teache...
May 7, 2024
Tips for Teachers: How to Reject Extra Duties in Your Area of Expertise Without Feeling Guilty
Freedom From the Obligatory Teacher Duty Trap: Reclaim Your Time Without Guilt Are you drowning under a pile of extra "duties" no one else wants - graduation planning, coaching teams, chairing committees? So many teachers get...
May 5, 2024
Inspiration for Teachers: What to Say to Teachers and Administrators Leaving Education This Year
Check out my latest book (#1 New Release in Professional development for Teachers): Beat Teacher Burnout with Better Boundaries: The Secret to Thriving in Teaching Without Sacrificing Your Personal Life To grab your free vide...
April 27, 2024
Teacher Appreciation Week Dos and Don'ts:Tips for School Principals on a Budget
Have you ever had a Teacher Appreciation Week experience that, instead of leaving you feeling treasured and valued, added stress to your week and left you feeling deflated? Me too! Even with good intentions, overwhelmed admin...
April 23, 2024
Breaking the Cycle of Competitive Misery: Why Teachers Should Support Each Other
Tired of the toxic culture of teachers one-upping each other's struggles? In this episode, I explore how to avoid competitive misery and build a supportive community to combat teacher burnout. Highlights include: 🚨 Are you gu...
April 16, 2024
Beyond Educator Burnout - 7 Tips for Authentic Self-Care for Teachers
Are you tired of "self-care" for teachers being weaponized, placing the burden of managing stress solely on you? This episode will empower you with authentic self-care strategies that go beyond the superficial and address the...
April 9, 2024
Overcoming Imposter Syndrome Part 2 : Inspiration for Teachers
Last weeks episode on overcoming imposter syndrome in education hot a nerve with some listeners! Many reached out to say, "It's like you were in my head." Here's what I heard a lot: Imposter syndrome often shows up in educat...
April 2, 2024
Tips For New Teachers & Veteran Teachers on Overcoming Imposter Syndrome in Education
Are you ready to "Squash Imposter Syndrome and Start Showing Up as Your Authentic Self ?" Do you know that what people in hospice regret most is not having played "full out" in their lives, allowing the opinions of others and...
March 27, 2024
#1 New Release in Professional Development for Educators: Beat Teacher Burnout with Better Boundaries
➡️ to download your FREE Boundaries Blindspot Quiz for Educators go to https://www.gracestevens.com/quiz To grab your free video on the 5 Habits of the Least Stressed Teachers go to www.gracestevens.com/happy Check out the be...
March 12, 2024
Why This One Inspiration Quote for Teachers is Essential and Not Toxic Positivity
"Create Your Own Path and Bring Your Own Sunshine" - Finding Inspiration as a Teacher You may be aware of my signature sign-off. For me, it's not a gimmick, it's a way of being, a huge part of how I avoid teacher burnout, and...
March 5, 2024
Decision Fatigue for Educators: 5 Tips to Overcome Decision Fatigue that Leads to Teacher Burnout
➡️ to download your FREE Boundaries Blindspot Quiz for Educators go to https://www.gracestevens.com/quiz To grab your free video on the 5 Habits of the Least Stressed Teachers go to www.gracestevens.com/happy Check out the be...
March 5, 2024
Student Testing Anxiety - 6 Tips to Help
For free and paid resources to help students of all ages deal with test anxiety visit: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Grace-Stevens-Happy-classrooms Feeling overwhelmed by school testing season? Dread seeing studen...
Feb. 27, 2024
How to Stay Calm When Your Classroom Management Plan is Imploding
How to Stay Calm When Things Get Heated in the Classroom: 5 Battle-Tested Strategies Ever felt dangerously close to "losing it" with a disruptive student or challenging class? You're not alone. Escalating behaviors push even ...
Feb. 25, 2024
Inspiration for Teachers: LLN Don't Let Anyone Convince You You Aren't a Good Teacher
💛 Educator inspiration for the week ahead. This week's bonus episode is about not. being so hard on yourself, and not letting one negative interaction, or one out of control student convince you that you are not a good teache...
Feb. 20, 2024
Reduce Teacher Stress by Adopting a Gain v. Gap Mindset Shift
🎧 What can a documentary about a cycling hero and a top business book have to teach you about how to: ✅ Reframe mindset around standardized testing gaps ❤️ Better support students who are far below grade level ? A lot, as it ...
Feb. 13, 2024
Dramatically Increase Student Engagement with Project Based Learning with Ryan Steuer of PBL Simplified
Do you ever feel like your students are bored and disinterested during lessons? 😴 Are you frustrated with scripted curriculum that leaves no room for creativity? 😤 As teachers, we want our students to be engaged and empowered...
Feb. 6, 2024
The Ultimate Teacher‘s Handbook for Being Happier Part 4 - Wanted v. Unwanted
This week's episode is part four of our series The Ultimate Educators Handbook for Being Happier where I expand on some of the concepts in my book Positive Mindset Habits for Teachers. THIS is the one you have been waiting fo...
Feb. 4, 2024
LLN: Inspiration for Teachers: Could Mother Teresa Make It In Your Classroom?
💛 Educator inspiration for the week ahead. This week's bonus episode is about those students who push your buttons the most. I pose the question: could Mother Teresa even handle this level of "spiritual practice"? 😌 Listen an...
Jan. 30, 2024
The Ultimate Educators Handbook for Being Happier - Part 3 - Being a Joy Detective
This week's episode is part three of our series The Ultimate Educators Handbook for Being Happier where I expand on some of the concepts in my book Positive Mindset Habits for Teachers. 🎧 Get ready teacher friends - this epis...