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The School of Wellbeing with Meg Durham

Ben Crowe: Finding Your Mojo & Embrace Your Weird | BEST OF 2023

Jan 14, 2024
In this engaging discussion, Ben Crowe, a professional mentor and leadership coach, shares insights on finding your mojo through self-acceptance and embracing imperfections. He highlights the power of shifting from a 'got to' mindset to a 'get to' perspective and introduces practical techniques like acceptance lists. The conversation emphasizes the importance of internal validation for educators in today's demanding landscape, advocating for a journey towards authenticity that fosters both personal joy and professional fulfillment.
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  • Finding your mojo requires embracing your authentic self and celebrating imperfections, fostering joy and fulfillment in life.
  • Cultivating self-awareness and nurturing mindset muscles empowers educators to enhance both their personal well-being and teaching effectiveness.

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The Importance of Self-Reflection

Taking time for self-reflection is crucial for educators to identify their personal needs and priorities. Engaging in introspection helps them cultivate self-awareness and self-compassion, which can often be overlooked in the demanding environment of teaching. By dedicating as little as five to ten minutes each day to this practice, teachers can nurture their mental and emotional well-being, ultimately improving their effectiveness in the classroom. Understanding that they have mindset muscles that need strengthening allows educators to better care for themselves while helping others.

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