https://padlet.com/mperry65/mindsetpodcast For this PD, you are going to listen to a podcast called Chasing Excellence. It’s done by a Crossfit coach named Ben Bergeron. He will be talking about 10 principles we can all begin to explore in our everyday lives that can help equip us for those extra tough days that can make us question wanting to be at school. Once you have completed the podcast, you will follow the padlet link to discuss which principle or two stuck out to you that you’d like to focus on as you move forward. Feel free to also comment on other posts. en-us 2020-03-20 00:48:40 UTC 2020-03-27 14:42:33 UTC hello@padlet.com Khowe20 https://padlet.com/mperry65/mindsetpodcast/wish/467619103 Loved this podcast. I actually sent it to 3 other people (not teachers). 
Moving forward- Grind through obstacles. With teaching comes a lot of obstacles but passion and perseverance (grit) help power through. Thinking of the obstacles as opportunity to learn and grow will help the mindset. 
Open-mindedness- For me, this goes with our students. We don't know how their morning went or the night before. We must have an open mind each day and not judge them. 
Last, GET TO! This is everything. From personal experiences happening with me right now, we GET TO live this life and be what each child needs. We don't have to, we get to!! That's an honor. Some students rely on us. We get to be that person for them.

]]> 2020-03-20 11:15:35 UTC https://padlet.com/mperry65/mindsetpodcast/wish/467619103 hachenbach1 https://padlet.com/mperry65/mindsetpodcast/wish/467648345 Although this podcast is not directed towards educators, I completely agree that it does apply to us.

Moving Forward:
1) Develop a growth mindset.  I think it is so easy for our students to shut down because academics don't come as naturally to them as athletics, the arts, etc.  Helping them understand that, with practice, it is possible to excel at reading, math, writing, etc. should always be one of our primary goals as a teacher.  We should always be a supportive role model.
2) Practice Open-Mindedness.  For me, I primarily thought about this with being open-minded with our students.  I think that it can be so easy to label a child as a "behavioral problem", but have we stopped to think what that child might be going through at home, on the bus, etc. before we jump to conclusions?  If I'm being transparent, there are times when I'm not open-minded and just view one of my students as being deviant.  It is not my place to judge them.  It is our place, as teachers, to be open-minded toward their life outside of school, be a support system, and provide them with the best learning experience possible - and that is something that we need to remember.]]> 2020-03-20 11:37:47 UTC https://padlet.com/mperry65/mindsetpodcast/wish/467648345 bsummerall https://padlet.com/mperry65/mindsetpodcast/wish/467707445 I too shared this podcast with others and am going to have my teenager listen to it this afternoon!  
Focus on what you can control is the principle that stuck out to me the most.  I'll admit, I have a control issue! :)  I struggle with letting others handle things and not being in control.  I think making this a priority in life and in the classroom will really help.  I can't control what goes on in my student's lives which may be causing the behaviors we see but I can control our classroom environment and the way I react to these behaviors.  
I also loved the discussion on it's not "I can't" but "I won't" and self-limiting beliefs.  Many of our students don't get much support at home and then come to school with very low self confidence.  Going forward, I want to really focus more on helping students overcome these beliefs. In my room we always talk about being "can do" not "can't do" kids but I want to make this an even bigger focus.  I believe our students can do anything when they have confidence to try.  
Thank you for sharing this podcast with us! It can be related to every aspect of life, especially in these times of uncertainty.  ]]> 2020-03-20 12:27:39 UTC https://padlet.com/mperry65/mindsetpodcast/wish/467707445 jwesley4 https://padlet.com/mperry65/mindsetpodcast/wish/467825483 When I worked for the IDOE, I was trained with Steven Covey's 7 Habits of Highly Effective People.  This podcast was an excellent reminder/reset for me.  I tend to be obsessive with trying to do everything perfect and then become stressed from having too many irons in the fire, along with the guilt of not having done them as well as I think they should be done.  Therefore, my primary principle (Principle #1)  is to prioritize first things to be first and evaluate urgent versus important.  This principle, along with Principle #3 - Focus on the things you can control, will support me to eliminate the stresses that I many times create for myself.  This stress then is communicated into all the interactions I have throughout the day.   
   
This podcast was a good wake-up call for me. Thanks for sharing it.


]]> 2020-03-20 13:47:25 UTC https://padlet.com/mperry65/mindsetpodcast/wish/467825483 llasiter https://padlet.com/mperry65/mindsetpodcast/wish/467856409 The principle that stood out the most to me that I could best use in my professional environment would be Principle 1: Prioritize first things to be first. I personally feel that I am pulled in so many directions that I cannot give enough of myself fully to one specific area. At times, my To Do List continues to grow no matter how much work I'm getting done. I think that if I can best prioritize the first things first, it will ease stress and help me be more productive with my work. Another principle that I would like to implement would be changing every "have to" into a "get to". I feel that it is easy to get caught up in the "have to's" of life. Instead of saying "I have to do this evaluation" and I change my mindset to say "I get to do this evaluation to help this student." This will really help refocus my thoughts on why I am in this profession. ]]> 2020-03-20 14:03:43 UTC https://padlet.com/mperry65/mindsetpodcast/wish/467856409 ewright34 https://padlet.com/mperry65/mindsetpodcast/wish/467860074 Several things spoke to me with this podcast pertaining to my school life and life outside of school.  Developing growth mindset is huge and I strive to practice being a lifelong learner and want my students to be one as well.  This will be something I will continue to work on in the classroom to instill in my students.  Another one was focus only on what you can control.  Like they said we can control our efforts and responses to others.  This is especially important in the classroom if a student is acting out, needs attention, etc.  But, also something I need to work on in my own life.  Letting go can be difficult.  Thanks for sharing this.

]]> 2020-03-20 14:05:39 UTC https://padlet.com/mperry65/mindsetpodcast/wish/467860074 jhurdish https://padlet.com/mperry65/mindsetpodcast/wish/467879892 Finally, a PD I "get to" do! (First principle practiced.) Two principles that resonated the most with me are 1) Focus only on what you can control and 2) Own your attention. I strive to practice the first principle at school when addressing a difficult behavior. If I focus too much on factors outside of my control (the student's home life, the student's current mood, others' judgments), I become overwhelmed, discouraged, dysregulated, and distracted. If I focus on factors within my control (my own coping, my body language, my tone, my thoughts/feelings, my immediate environment), I feel regulated, calm, and solution-focused. These positive feelings then tend to create a positive, productive interaction with the student where I can begin to NOT control, but influence the student's behavior. The second principle--own your attention--is a helpful reminder during these bizarre times. As I find myself with more downtime, I need to be intentional about where my attention lands. Too much attention to social media, the 24-hour news cycle, misinformation, and negativity unsettles me. I feel mentally, emotionally, and physically healthier when my attention is geared towards reading, my loved ones, my cat, nature, completing projects, etc. ]]> 2020-03-20 14:15:47 UTC https://padlet.com/mperry65/mindsetpodcast/wish/467879892 jnoone2 https://padlet.com/mperry65/mindsetpodcast/wish/468136213 I really enjoyed listening to this podcast. It has really opened my eyes into a whole new perspective. One of the principles that stuck out to be was "Focus only on what you can control." This hits home with me not only in the classroom, but just everyday life in general. I could spend hours putting together the "perfect" lesson plan, with the best activities. However, there are times that these "perfect" lesson plans don't go the way I had hoped. For example, last year I had a student that would come to school everyday with the biggest smile on her face and was so excited to be at school. One day I knew something was off when she came in crying. I can't change what caused her to cry, but what I can do is talk to her about what was going on, and how I could help her. This was something that I hadn't planned for, because she was always so happy to be at school, but I made the best of the situation and controlled what I could control at the time.  
Another principle that stuck out to me was "Grind through obstacles." Ever since I was a little girl, I wanted to be a teacher. Little did I know how difficult it was truly going to be. As teachers, we deal with so much more than just "teaching the students." We deal with behaviors, parents, and so much more. Throughout my first 2 years of teaching, I have questioned myself, "Is this really something that I want to do?" "Why am I doing this?" Then I think back to the time when I was a little girl, and what teachers provided for me. They made school enjoyable, fun, and interesting. I wanted to be there everyday, and I want to provide this positivity for my kiddos. I have taken the challenges I have faced as a teacher these past 2 years and looked at them as an opportunity to become better. 

Thank you so much for sharing!]]> 2020-03-20 16:28:39 UTC https://padlet.com/mperry65/mindsetpodcast/wish/468136213 sreid65 https://padlet.com/mperry65/mindsetpodcast/wish/468241084 I really loved listening to this podcast! I definitely agree that while it wasn't aimed towards educators, it perfectly aligns with us! I tend to be a perfectionist in many aspects of my life, especially work! I really liked being able to slow down and think of how each principle pertained to my life. 
-The first principle that stood out to me the most was  "Focus only on the things you can control." As I mentioned before, I tend to strive for things to be "perfect." I like feeling in control of the things going on around me and I often get overwhelmed by things I can't control fully (student behavior, parent's opinions and judgements, etc.) It helps me to focus on the things that are I can regulate, like my response to those difficult behaviors in the classroom. This has been a personal goal of mine many years and hearing them explain it was a nice refresher! 
- The second principle that stood out to me was "transforming every "have to" into a "get to." I LOVE this one! I saw it on Instagram a few months back from another teacher and I have been using it as somewhat of a personal mantra since then. I think it is so, so easy to get wrapped up in my to-do list, emails, parent messages, etc. and forget that I have all of these "duties" because of the privilege of having the job that I do. I don't "have to" answer a message from a parent about their child's behavior, I "get to" because I am blessed enough to play an influential role in their life and help them improve the behaviors. Getting into this mindset definitely has taken lots of practice and some days, I still need many reminders. But I think it has helped me a lot with maintaining a positive attitude even on days when I don't want to!]]> 2020-03-20 17:29:27 UTC https://padlet.com/mperry65/mindsetpodcast/wish/468241084 khamilton66 https://padlet.com/mperry65/mindsetpodcast/wish/468247057 2020-03-20 17:33:06 UTC https://padlet.com/mperry65/mindsetpodcast/wish/468247057 jjones127 https://padlet.com/mperry65/mindsetpodcast/wish/468346700 2020-03-20 18:40:46 UTC https://padlet.com/mperry65/mindsetpodcast/wish/468346700 shussong https://padlet.com/mperry65/mindsetpodcast/wish/468400464 2020-03-20 19:25:47 UTC https://padlet.com/mperry65/mindsetpodcast/wish/468400464 astout11 https://padlet.com/mperry65/mindsetpodcast/wish/468494782 The podcast was great! I truly enjoyed listening to it! Focusing only on what I can control is huge for me with my work and home life. Every day we work with kiddos who come from difficult backgrounds. I cannot control any of that but I can control how it is in my room for them.  The section on "can't do and won't do" was my favorite.  The kids are constantly saying, "I can't do it!" We really focus more during the beginning of the year on being "Can kids." When any of the kids say can't we remind everyone that we are can kids. I have noticed my own children saying "can't" more often when things get difficult and we have the same discussion of saying can.  Just a wonderful reminder. 
 ]]> 2020-03-20 21:04:29 UTC https://padlet.com/mperry65/mindsetpodcast/wish/468494782 skantner https://padlet.com/mperry65/mindsetpodcast/wish/468551950 I really enjoyed this podcast! I have a sign in my classroom that reminds myself and my students "you can not control what someone says or does, but you can control how you react to it".  I work really hard to have the mindset that I can not fix everything, I can not let someones actions or comments have a negative effect on me and that how I respond to the action or comment can be a game changer.  I work really heard to prioritize and not get so overwhelmed with everything that needs done that it takes me away from doing and being with the people and things I enjoy. I think the part about having the "I get to" positive attitude instead of "I have to" is a wonderful attitude to have throughout the day and helps to keep your thoughts positive. Yes there are some things we dread doing, but with what is going on in the world today, I would love to get back to doing the things that I at one time dreaded having to do. 

]]> 2020-03-20 22:25:26 UTC https://padlet.com/mperry65/mindsetpodcast/wish/468551950 cdietzer1 https://padlet.com/mperry65/mindsetpodcast/wish/468610189 2020-03-21 00:29:59 UTC https://padlet.com/mperry65/mindsetpodcast/wish/468610189 theady1 https://padlet.com/mperry65/mindsetpodcast/wish/468618250 I really enjoyed listening to this podcast! Even though several things stood out to me, one main thing was letting go of those things that we cannot control. I have a really hard time with this at school and at home. I need to be more focused on my students and how they are treated and feel while they are with me and even though I can be concerned about their home life, I need to worry more about what I can control and less about what I cannot and show them how much they are loved, respected and cared for in my classroom. 
The next thing that stood out for me was about not that I can't do something but I won't do it because it is a choice. Sometimes life is so busy and we are constantly having to choose between taking our children to practice and/or making sure we complete every last task before we head home and ask our spouse to take care of it instead. I am bad about taking work home with me, even as a sub I feel like I just have to get things completed regardless of how long it takes and what else I have going on. I need to stop myself sometimes and tell myself that I need to put my children first.]]> 2020-03-21 00:53:55 UTC https://padlet.com/mperry65/mindsetpodcast/wish/468618250 nrichardson32 https://padlet.com/mperry65/mindsetpodcast/wish/468636887 2020-03-21 01:51:29 UTC https://padlet.com/mperry65/mindsetpodcast/wish/468636887 lwalden4 https://padlet.com/mperry65/mindsetpodcast/wish/468674412 O.k. I listened to this twice. So many things stood out for me, and it can be difficult for me to form my thoughts. I try everyday to remain positive and not control things that are out of my control. I try not to be negative and make excuses, but then I go back and dwell on these things later. One thing I personally need to work on is questioning my self-limiting beliefs. I am always questionings things I have done and/or should have done. I need to take the advice that I give my students everyday, "You can do it!" Maybe if I show them that I can believe in myself, they will work on making that effort also. Another principle that stood out for me was grind through obstacles. I have had several obstacles in my life, and looking at them as if they are opportunities to grow is so much more positivie then whining about them or giving up. I plan to use this more positive outlook in the future.]]> 2020-03-21 04:18:36 UTC https://padlet.com/mperry65/mindsetpodcast/wish/468674412 knabb https://padlet.com/mperry65/mindsetpodcast/wish/471088238 2020-03-23 14:52:25 UTC https://padlet.com/mperry65/mindsetpodcast/wish/471088238 charrison30 https://padlet.com/mperry65/mindsetpodcast/wish/478431873 I really enjoyed this podcast. A couple big things that stood out to me was when they were talking about changing the way you think, and focusing on controlling the things that you can control. These two areas are great for work environment and home life as well for us as adults. 
 For the majority of my students these 2 things are big for them and are areas that I am trying to help them with and help myself with. It is hard to think about many of my students when thinking about controlling the things that we can control, because the only thing that we can control is the environment and attention that these students are receiving at school. Then when the student goes home that support and feeling safe leaves for many students when they get on the bus to go home. I know especially for a few of my students this is something that I have to really focus on because I know that I can not control anything for them when they leave, but I can do as much I as can when we are at school. 
One more thing that stuck out to me what he was saying is if he has emails that he does not get to by 5:30 at the end of his day, he does not get to them until the next day. He separates his work life, from his family life. I was somebody who use to put to much on my plate and bring work home, and would try to keep doing to much and was taking away from family time and the things that were the most important to me. When I gave up coaching in September (which was really hard for me) it opened up my eyes just how little time I truly spent at home and with family.

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