June 15, 2025

61. Small Shifts, Big Impact: Building a Calmer, Stronger Teaching Life

Show Notes

Small Shifts, Big Impact: Building a Calmer, Stronger Teaching Life

What if just one small change could bring more ease to your day? 🌱

In this reflective and practical episode of the Why Edify podcast, Jeremy Jorgensen invites educators, leaders, and lifelong learners to explore five intentional practices that promote wellness, clarity, and strength—both in and out of the classroom. Whether you're easing into summer or closing out the school year, these micro-habits can help you feel more grounded and energized.

From micro breaks to journaling, morning movement to celebrating small wins, this episode is your calm corner for resetting and recharging—one breath, one pause, one step at a time.

Takeaways

- Micro breaks can help reset your mind and body.

- Celebrating small wins can shift your mindset positively.

- Stretching throughout the day reconnects you with your body.

- Reflective teaching journals can reveal patterns in your practice.

- Small shifts can create more ease in your daily life.

- Scheduling intentional pauses can prevent burnout.

- Creating a list of daily wins boosts energy levels.

- Morning movement rituals set a calming tone for the day.

- Two-minute tidy sessions can provide a sense of control.

- Investing in personal growth benefits both you and your students.

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