Showing posts with label visioning. Show all posts
Showing posts with label visioning. Show all posts

Sunday, June 24, 2012

Fear--less



I don't know about you, but I'm honestly way too affected by fear--both personally and professionally.  I'm also open to strategies and ideas other people have on reaching my fullest potential by taming some of that fear.

I'm participating in an AMAZING event hosted by Catherine Just.  {Just love her, and her work!  I dream of taking one of her photography retreats!}  It's a Soul-full Summit, and it's FREE!  There are just a few days left, but it's too good to keep to myself.

Here are some of the nuggets I'm gleaning:

  • Most of my fear is wrapped up in "what if. . " rather than what is
  • No one is without fear--the secret is learning how to fear-less
  • Feel the fear and do it anyway
  • Being fearless, intuitive, and intentional are all muscles that strengthen as they are exercised.
  • Marriage can be a vessel to work out personal foibles--without shaming or blaming self or others
  • Compassion for self is HUGE
I keep being amazed by what I'm hearing and how it's impacting me.  I finding compassion for myself and others at a whole different level.

What's moving you?
Are you feeling fear-less in some area of your life?


P.S.  Visioning The Best Year EVER starts 5 weeks toward BLISS on June 28.  If it's tugging at your heart, I hope you'll join us!

Thursday, June 7, 2012

Three Weeks From Today And A Giveaway



I am so excited!  {and nervous, too!}

3 weeks from today I am unleashing into the world the online workshop Visioning The Best Year Ever!

It's going to be an AMAZING 5 weeks!


Today I am sharing information and answers to some commonly asked questions.

AT THE END OF THIS POST THERE IS A GREAT GIVEAWAY!!

Why Visioning The Best Year Ever?


2 years ago, the school year kicked my behind.  I was exhausted, frustrated, and heartbroken.  I knew I could not have another year like that.  I spent a lot of time thinking, walking, and crying.

I started to journal.  I started to make little art projects that started to heal me and empower me to never end up in the same spot again.  Then I shared some of that in a PDF document last year.

I used it this year.  I was amazed at the difference in outcome.  {My husband agrees.}  It is so much about being intentional and present.  I want to share the gifts I have received with other teachers and other brave people.  It's a great way to invest in yourself!

Ready to sign up?

How will the workshop be presented?


About a week before the workshop begins I will send you the blissful online location where all lessons will be presented and a list of materials you may want to use on the projects. Each of the 5 weeks from June 28 - July 26,  you will receive access to a video lesson, journaling prompts, and creative projects that you can use in any way you choose.  You will also have an extra wrap up week to access the materials.

I will share how I use each of these and ideas for how you might want to use them.  You might want to download everything to save for later.  You might want to print everything to combine in a folder or binder.  {I will be sharing my "Bliss Binder"}  You get to choose how much you want to do.  There is no right or wrong way to participate.


What support will you be offering?


I will send out a weekly email of encouragement and inspiration.  You have email access to me at any time during the workshop, and I will do my best to respond within a day.  At the midway point, I will offer a Livestream Live Chat event.  You will be able to see me talking, and you can ask questions and make comments in the chat.  I want this to be an AMAZING and INSPIRING experience for you!

I am also offering the Brave Teacher Kick Start Event where you can spend the day with me in my backyard, previewing the lessons and beginning the projects.


What if I'm not a teacher?


I think if this opportunity is tugging at your heart then you should participate!  The main focus is making intentional decisions about how we want life to look and feel as we move forward. There is definitely a component about how we want to be as we work. I use language like classroom and student, but if those don't feel appropriate, workplace and client could be substituted.  I welcome you!


Sign me up!


What if I've never taken an online class or workshop?


You're going to love it!  You can participate any time, day or night.  You can be in your pjs or sweaty workout clothes, and no one knows.  If you're comfortable opening emails, reading blogs, and printing pdfs then you have all the skills you need to fully participate in this online workshop.


How much time will it take--after all, it is summer?


You get to decide this.  You can probably move quickly through everything in about 2 hours a week.  You may get super involved in the writing or creating and double or triple that time.


How much does it cost?


$49 gets you get the lessons and ideas and resources and support and encouragement and inspiration!  What a great investment to make in your personal and professional life.


Register here!




NOW FOR THE GIVEAWAY!


I know the power of Visioning, and I want to share it with as many people as possible.  I am giving away a few spaces to the workshop.  If you want a chance to Vision The Best Year Ever for FREE, then leave a comment about why you should win this giveaway AND email address at the end of this post!  The lucky winners will be announced on Saturday morning, June 9.





Sunday, June 3, 2012

Don't Take My Word For It. . .

Don't take my word for the worth of Visioning The Best Year Ever.  Take the words of my husband--the man who has known me my whole teaching career.  He has seen the good, the bad, and the ugly, and here is his testimonial of the impact of my VISIONING work on our lives:

Virgil and Sam, Easter 2012

Virgil and Sam, Mother's Day Picnic 2012


Hello there, husband to Brave Teacher Mim here.

I have a confession to make. I've known Mim and have even been of assistance to her for all of her 14 years in the classroom, but I've always dreaded the end of the school year. Its hot, the kids are crazy, and everyone is exhausted while holding on with all their might.
However, this year something mysterious and a little magical has occurred. Everything seems so SANE! Yes my wife was still tired and the kids are a little loony, but I believe that the gifts of intentionality, generosity, and kindness that she fostered through her teacher support business has really worked an enchantment at Norton Primary this year. I am very grateful.
If you have similar end-of-the-school-year dread, perhaps this would be good time to look at some of the materials that my wife has put together at her website, braveteacher.com

Virgil



Friday, May 11, 2012

Brave Teacher Summer Bliss


"If you follow your BLISS doors will open for you that wouldn't have opened for anyone else."
(Joseph Campbell)





Would you like this summer to be the one that changes everything?  Would you like to invite more courage, strength, and hope into your school life?

I am so pleased to announce an amazing opportunity for ALL teachers who want next year to be their best year ever.  Brave Teachers is presenting the first ever online workshop this summer, Visioning The Best Year Ever.

It's going to be an amazing 5 weeks of videos, emails, and printable lessons.  It's going to be based on the play book and plan book I released last summer (and more here), but it's going to have so much more--based on what I practiced and experienced and learned through the process of using that tool in my own life.

As part of Teacher Appreciation Week, I am offering a super special price until May 31, of $29.00

I'm also offering a Visioning The Best Year Ever Kick Start Event.  It's going to be a great day!

I hope you'll follow your bliss this summer!

Have a great weekend!