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This episode of our School Insider series features a conversation with high school educator, Alicia Bannerman.  Students in this age group are navigating identity, anxieties, academics, AND the constant pressure to have their next steps mapped out.  During the high school years,  students struggle adjusting to the new environments, defining who they are, and where they fit in.   Alicia shares great ideas about  how to engage and connect with your high school student.  She stresses the importance of being intentional about building the relationship with your student and how impactful it is at keeping the communication lines open.  She also gave us great insight on how to help your high school student learn to advocate for themselves, and the best ways to stay in the loop with their teachers.  RESOURCESTips to use with your high schoolerKeep them talking!Ask open ended questions.Help them to stay organized.Communicate with their teachers early.Teach them how to advocate for themselves.Know who your student's guidance counselor is.Be aware of social media usage, and spam accounts.Be aware that drug use/sales are happening in schools.Know that there are resources available for students dealing with mental health issues.LIFE AFTER BALLLife After Ball  is a nonprofit501 (c)3 organization that is designed to provide life skills programs for student athletes to help them succeed in life outside of sports through mentorships, education, and community outreach.   Visit www.lifeafterball.org for details about  upcoming events and find out ways to support their mission!CALLING ALL SIDE HUSTLERSYou can be highlighted an upcoming "Side Hustle Saturday" segment!  Do you or someone that you know has a side business or a hobby they would like to turn into a side business? Send an email to:  theunhurriedwoman@outlook.com with Side Hustle Saturday in the subject line to receive more information.SPECIAL OFFERSPodcast listeners receive 15% off of  purchases from This Little Light Candles by using LUPOD as the promo code at checkout!  This Little Light Candles creates custom, hand-poured palm wax candles that are naturally fragranced.  Visit www.thislittlelightcandles.net to see the signature collection, word of the year, affirmation candles and more.Support the show

This episode features a conversation with middle school educator, Tracy Bennett.  Students in this age group are navigating physical, emotional, social, AND academic changes--and it is not easy!  During the middle school years, students not only make mistakes, but also (and maybe more importantly) learn to recover from them.   We should not expect them to figure everything out without help from trusted adults.  Tracy shared great ideas about  how to "level up" in communicating with students that are in this stage.    "They may say that you are 'cringe' but they actually like it."  Tracy encourages parents to communicate with teachers  emphasized how much of a difference maker parental involvement is--even as students get older.Upcoming episodes in this informative series include: conversations a high school teacher, a graduation coach, and a discussion about how to best advocate for your child.How Parents Can Help Kids in Middle SchoolBe there. Listen. Talk with them. Appreciate them. Relax with them. Encourage them. Set clear limits. Help them prioritize. Discuss expectations. Touch base daily. Monitor online life. Notice what's emerging. Keep them active. Ignore unhelpful people. Applaud progress. Address over-commitment. Tackle tough topics. Be approachable. Hug them often. Celebrate proud moments.RESOURCESMiddle School Matters:  The 10 Key Skills Kids Need to Thrive in Middle School and Beyond-and How Parents Can Help   by Phyllis FagellMiddle School Walk and Talk Podcast SeriesINCREDIBLE EDIBLES BY TRACYWant to find out more about the services and offerings of Incredible Edibles by Tracy?  Use this link to connect to find out more about how to place orders or join the mailing list to stay updated about her events.LIFE AFTER BALLLife After Ball  is a nonprofit501 (c)3 organization that is designed to provide life skills programs for student athletes to help them succeed in life outside of sports through mentorships, education, and community outreach.   Visit www.lifeafterball.org for details about  upcoming events and find out ways to support their mission!CALLING ALL SIDE HUSTLERSYou can be highlighted an upcoming "Side Hustle Saturday" segment!  Do you or someone that you know has a side business or a hobby they would like to turn into a side business? Send an email to:  theunhurriedwoman@outlook.com with Side Hustle Saturday in the subject line to receive more information.SPECIAL OFFERSPodcast listeners receive 15% off of  purchases from This Little Light Candles by using LUPOD as the promo code at checkout!  This Little Light Candles creates custom, hand-poured palm wax candles that are naturally fragranced.  Visit www.thislittlelightcandles.net to see the signature collection, word of the year, affirmation candles and more.Support the show

In this episode, I have a conversation with Deborah Montgomery, a master teacher that instructs students that are in the second half of their elementary school years.  The transition from lower elementary (K-2nd grade) to upper elementary (3rd-5th)  is huge for both parents and students.   Students are starting to take on more responsibility and parents move into providing a different type of support is an adjustment for everyone.   Deborah shares powerful ideas on staying engaged with your student and creating partnerships with their teachers.   Her observations about what changes in the student social environment were eye-opening for me, and I am sure that her insights will help other parents with students in this age group.Upcoming episodes in this informative series include: conversations with middle and high school teachers,  as well as a high school graduation coach and a panel discussion about how to best advocate for your child. INCREDIBLE EDIBLES BY TRACYWant to find out more about the services and offerings of Incredible Edibles by Tracy?  Use this link to connect to find out more about how to place orders or join the mailing list to stay updated about her events.LIFE AFTER BALLLife After Ball  is a nonprofit501 (c)3 organization that is designed to provide life skills programs for student athletes to help them succeed in life outside of sports through mentorships, education, and community outreach.  If you are in the Greater Atlanta Area, do not miss their Backpack Giveaway on Saturday, August 13th.  Visit www.lifeafterball.org for details about this and other upcoming events, and find out ways that you can support their mission!CALLING ALL SIDE HUSTLERSI am starting a new feature called "Side Hustle Saturday" and I am looking for people to interview.  If you or someone that you know has a side business or something that they would like to make a side business, send an email to:  theunhurriedwoman@outlook.com with Side Hustle Saturday in the subject line to receive more information.HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT HOMESCHOOLING?I am looking forward to having Carla Breedlove join me again for a conversation about homeschooling!  All four of her children (including a set of twins!) homeschooled through high school and have since graduated from college.  If you have questions that you would like me to ask during our interview, please click here to submit them!SPECIAL OFFERSPodcast listeners receive 15% off of  purchases from This Little Light Candles by using LUPOD as the promo code at checkout!  This Little Light Candles creates custom, hand-poured palm wax candles that are naturally fragranced.  Visit www.thislittlelightcandles.net to see the signature collection, word of the year, affirmation candles and more.Have you ever tried a meal kit from HelloFresh? I am a great cook, but the comfort of having all of the ingredients for two or three meals each week has transformed my meal planning. Want to give it a try?  Receive $110 off of your first orders by clicking here.Support the show

If your child is just starting elementary school, then you do not want to miss my conversation with Ms. Carla Breedlove, a master teacher that specializes in lower grade levels.  Upcoming episodes in this informative series include: conversations with upper elementary, middle and high school teachers,  as well as a high school graduation coach and a panel discussion about how to best advocate for your child.  MS. CARLA'S TOP 5 RESOURCES FOR PARENTSLanguage Arts and Math Worksheets: K5 LearningReading and Math Practice:  Fun BrainStudy Site for ALL Subjects:  KahootReading:  Storyline OnlineReading and Phonics:  StarfallHAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT HOMESCHOOLING?I am looking forward to having Carla Breedlove join me again for a conversation about homeschooling!  All four of her children (including a set of twins!) homeschooled through high school and have since graduated from college.  If you have questions that you would like me to ask during our interview, please click here to submit them!CALLING ALL SIDE HUSTLERSI am starting a new feature called "Side Hustle Saturday" and I am looking for people to interview.  If you or someone that you know has a side business or something that they would like to make a side business, send an email to:  theunhurriedwoman@outlook.com with Side Hustle Saturday in the subject line to receive more information.SPECIAL OFFERSPodcast listeners receive 15% off of any purchase from This Little Light Candles by using LUPOD as the promo code at checkout!  This Little Light Candles creates custom, hand-poured palm wax candles that are naturally fragranced.  Visit www.thislittlelightcandles.net to see the signature collection, word of the year, affirmation candles and more.Have you ever tried a meal kit from HelloFresh? I am a great cook, but the comfort of having all of the ingredients for two or three meals each week has transformed my meal planning. Want to give it a try?  Receive $110 off of your first orders by clicking here.Support the show

 At the end of the school year, everyone is grateful for a break.  But you cannot take a break from planning for the next one!  I want my household to function smoothly and I'm sure that you do, too.  If I want to eliminate the stress that comes from feeling rushed, I have to set aside time to prepare for what is coming.  This is the first episode in my "Back to School--Unhurried" series and in it I am sharing my pro-tips for navigating the “back to school” season and  start off the school year with ease.  BONUS RESOURCE--Master Calendar PrintableClick here to access my FREE 18-month Master Calendar Printable!CALLING ALL SIDE HUSTLERS I am starting a new feature called "Side Hustle Saturday" and I am looking for people to interview.  If you or someone that you know has a side business or something that they would like to make a side business, send an email to:  theunhurriedwoman@outlook.com with Side Hustle Saturday in the subject line to receive more information.SPECIAL OFFERS Podcast listeners receive 15% off of any purchase from This Little Light Candles by using LUPOD as the promo code at checkout!  This Little Light Candles creates custom, hand-poured palm wax candles that are naturally fragranced.  Visit www.thislittlelightcandles.net to see the signature collection, word of the year, affirmation candles and more. Have you ever tried a meal kit from HelloFresh? I am a great cook, but the comfort of having all of the ingredients for two or three meals each week has transformed my meal planning. Want to give it a try?  Receive $110 off of your first orders by clicking here.Support the show

In this episode, I had an incredible conversation with Shelly Dudley.  In 2020, Shelly, like many others, was forced to pivot due to an unexpected job loss due to the pandemic.  She combined her experience as coach, trainer and facilitator with her passion to help others level up their lives to found Emerge Consulting Services.  Links to Resources MentionedEat that Frog by Brian TracyAtomic Habits by James ClearDr. Benjamin Hardy on YouTubeFeel Better, Live More Show with Dr. Rangan Chatterjee  (3 M's philosophy that Shelly adapted)“If you have more than three priorities, you don't have any.”  –Jim Collins*This quote was attributed to Benjamin Hardy during the episode in err. Please note that it was Jim Collins."Each time a woman stands up for herself, without knowing it possibly, without claiming it, she stands up for all women."  -Maya Angelou"Use what you love to fight what you hate."  -Will HarrisConnect with Shellyhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/shelly-dudley/www.emergeconsultingservices.com (Launching soon!) Click here to become a part of the Live Unhurried Community!SPECIAL OFFERSPodcast listeners receive 15% off of any purchase from This Little Light Candles by using LUPOD as the promo code at checkout!  This Little Light creates custom, hand-poured palm wax candles that are naturally fragranced.  Visit www.thislittlelightcandles.net and be sure to check out the new Men's and Aromatherapy Collections!Have you ever tried a meal kit from HelloFresh? I am a great cook, but the comfort of having all of the ingredients for two or three meals each week has transformed my meal planning. Want to give it a try?  Receive $110 off of your first orders by clicking here.*Music from Background Music Without LimitationsSupport the show

Can you believe that we are rapidly approaching midyear? In this bonus episode, I will share what I am doing this month to prepare for the second half of 2022! My 3 Things:FINISH projects that can be done by June 30th--there is no reason to let them carryover into next monthSpend time in REFLECTION over the first half of the year.REVISIT my vision board and CREATE my action board for the 3rd quarter.CALLING ALL SIDE HUSTLERSI am starting a new feature called "Side Hustle Saturday" and I am looking for people to interview.  If you or someone that you know has a side business or something that they would like to make a side business, send an email to:  theunhurriedwoman@outlook.com with Side Hustle Saturday in the subject line to receive more information.UPCOMING EVENTSLive Unhurried's Vison and Action Board Webinar is a great opportunity to learn the tools that you need to create your long- and short-term boards. In this power-packed session, you will receive direction on how to increase clarity, design a powerful visual tool, and manufacture momentum that will help you bring your vision into reality.  Sessions will be held Monday, June 20th or 27th at 7pm EST.   Click here to register.Live Unhurried Community members are invited to join the Quarterly Wrap Up & Mid-Year Review Zoom meeting on Thursday, June 30th at 7:30pm EST.   Click here to become a part of the Live Unhurried Community!Support the show

In my last episode, I talked about planning as one of my keys to living unhurried. Today, I am going to tell you about my other non-negotiable.  It is called the Miracle Morning and it has helped me level up my life in every area.In late 2018, I had the opportunity to hear Hal Elrod, the author of the book The Miracle Morning,  interviewed on a podcast.  I was immediately intrigued by his passion and enthusiasm.  His amazing story and the journey that led him to create a morning routine completely captured my attention and inspired me to read the book leading to the start of a practice of my own.    The core of the practice is known as the "SAVERS," an acronym that stands for silence, affirmations, visualization, exercise, reading and scribing (journaling).  Completing my Miracle Morning is non-negotiable.  With it, I am able to start each day centered, grounded and unhurried!Click here to join the Live Unhurried Community!GoaltendersLadies--are you looking to surround yourself with a group of women that will help you reach another level?  Goaltenders may be for you!  This dynamic group of women meets virtually each month and will provide support, accountability and encouragement all year. Goaltenders members enjoy exclusive Live Unhurried content, free workshops, and event discounts.   Click here to become a part of this amazing group! LINKS & RESOURCESThe Miracle Morning BookThe Miracle Morning Art of Affirmations Coloring BookStart Your Miracle Morning Practice HERE with the 30-Day ChallengeThe Miracle Morning MovieDo It Scared Podcast with Ruth Soukup featuring Hal ElrodSPECIAL OFFERSPodcast listeners receive 15% off of any purchase from This Little Light Candles by using LUPOD as the promo code at checkout!  This Little Light Candles creates custom, hand-poured palm wax candles that are naturally fragranced.  Visit www.thislittlelightcandles.net to see the signature collection, word of the year, affirmation candles and more.Have you ever tried a meal kit from HelloFresh? I am a great cook, but the comfort of having all of the ingredients for two or three meals each week has transformed my meal planning. Want to give it a try?  Receive $110 off of your first orders by clicking here.Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ksanfordcreary)

As a wife, mother of three, and entrepreneur my schedule is full--before I take care of our home, prepare meals, serve in my community, or have any fun.  It would be easy to to feel stressed and overwhelmed with managing.  Instead, I am busy.  Busy in the all right ways and busy doing the right things.   I can truly say that I live unhurried and it's because of one simple nonnegotiable:  I do not skip my planning time! Did you know that you are up 80% more likely to execute a written weekly plan than a plan that is in your head?  In this episode, I explain why it's so important to me and share my "super not-so-secret" planning steps.  Planning takes discipline but gives you freedom at the same time; the more I embrace it, the more flexible I can be.  Now, when I look at my full calendar, instead of feeling overwhelmed, I feel invigorated.  I know when busy weeks are coming and have a plan for how I am going to approach them.  Doubling down on my approach to planning brought more clarity and focus to my life across the board. Pro-Ninja Tips from the Episode1. Do not look at your calendars in silos--create a master calendar2. If you get off track, turn the page and keep going.  Planning is a discipline that develops by committing to it.3. Communicate your calendar to those that support you and that you support.    Show Notes-Only Bonus Tip:  Planning is an act of selfcare.  Once you have an overview of your schedule, you can also protect blocks of time to recharge and rest. Join me for a Workshop!Are you ready to level up your vision board for 2022 and beyond? Or maybe you are ready to take massive action and the thought of a quarterly action board sounds good to you? Click here to register for one of my upcoming workshops.    GoaltendersLadies--are you looking to surround yourself with a group of women that will help you reach another level?  Goaltenders may be for you!  This dynamic group of women meets virtually each month and will provide support, accountability and encouragement all year. Goaltenders members enjoy exclusive Live Unhurried content, free workshops, and event discounts.   Click here to become a part of this amazing group! Need Help with Planning?Send an email to theunhurriedwoman@outlook.com with "Planning Help" as the subject.  I will send you information about my Planning 101 Course as well a free 24-month Master Calendar that you can download for your personal use.  SPECIAL OFFERSPodcast listeners receive 15% off of any purchase from This Little Light Candles by using LUPOD as the promo code at checkout!  This Little Light Candles creates custom, hand-poured palm wax candles that are naturally fragranced.  Visit www.thislittlelightcandles.net to see the signature collection, word of the year, affirmation candles and more.Have you ever tried a meal kit from HelloFresh? I am a great cook, but the comfort of having all of the ingredients for two or three meals each week has transformed my meal planning. Want to give it a try?  Receive $110 off of your first orders by clicking here. Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ksanfordcreary)Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ksanfordcreary)

In this episode, I share some thoughts about the importance of vision boards.  A simple Google search yielded nearly TWO BILLION links on the subject. Why are they so popular?What is so great about them?Do they really work?Vision, by definition is the ability to think about or plan the future with imagination or wisdom.  A vision board, then, is a physical representation of your dreams and plans.   Their popularity has increased over the last 20 years.  They have gone from poster boards with magazine cuttings glued to them to Pinterest dream boards and now people are making vision videos.    VISION BOARDSCreating an effective vision board is definitely a "garbage in, garbage out" situation.  Which means, if the images do not resonate you or don't make sense, then spending time looking at it will not change anything for you.  Whether you have a vision board or not, having a vision for your life is critical.  How you connect to that vision is entirely up to you.  Setting clear intentions and taking deliberate action is the only way to achieve goals.  I am personally a big fan of vision boards.  I use my vision to write my goals and my goals to write my action plans.  As I take action, I learn new things which sometimes lead to my making revisions to my vision board.  I have learned that there is nothing wrong with realizing that what I thought I wanted and what I actually wanted were two different things.  My vision boards is living, breathing representation of I am becoming.    ACTION BOARDS  I have recently started to create quarterly action boards, which serve a different function.  The idea is to put together a visual representation of what I want to complete over each 90-day period.  I ask myself questions like "What do I need to complete that I have been putting off?" or "What uncomfortable action do I need to take?"  Once I have the answers to these questions, I find images that represent them and create a rolling action board.  When I review and update each 30 days, I am celebrating what I am able to check off and completely committed to the next thing.You are becoming who you are going to be this time next year RIGHT NOW.  Do you know what you look like? How you feel? Where you are? What you're doing?  What about who you are spending time with and the conversations you are having?  These are the types of questions that you should answer as you create your vision board.  Once you have answered them, you can start living into that life.Join me for a Vision or Action Board Workshop!Are you ready to create your vision board for 2022 and beyond? Or maybe you are ready to take massive action and the thought of a quarterly action board sounds good to you? Click here to register.  SPECIAL OFFERSPodcast listeners receive 15% off of any purchase from This Little Light Candles by using LUPOD as the promo code at checkout!  This Little Light Candles offers custom, hand-poured palm wax candles that are beautifully fragranced.  Visit www.thislittlelightcandles.net to see their signature collection, word of the year and affirmation candles. Have you ever tried a meal kit from HelloFresh? I am a great cook, but the comfort of having all of the ingredients for two or three meals each week has transformed my meal planning. Want to give it a try?  Receive $110 off of your first orders by clicking here. Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ksanfordcreary)

It's the time of the year that everyone starts to focus more on what they are planning to do in the next on.  You do not have to look hard to find information about New Year's resolutions, goal setting, and making plans for 2022 right now.  For years, I would write lists of my resolutions or goals for each area of my life.  I found that I would stay on track with some things but not others--it was a rollercoaster of ups and downs.   My first time around with having a "word of the year" was the same--up and down.  Until  five years ago,  I had an opportunity to hear one of the authors of One Word That Will Change Your Life and my relationship with the practice totally changed.  In this episode, I am going to talk about having a word of the year practice--specifically how I approach it, what I have gained from it and why I think you should start.Find out more about the One Word community and the challenge that begins on December 27th clicking here:  One Word ChallengeI recommend children's version; I shared it with elementary-age students and was amazed at how much they loved the concept.  It's called One Word for Kids:  A Great Way to Have the Best Year Ever!PRE-SALE FOR LISTENERS!To order a custom candle from This Little Light that features your word of the year, click here and place your order by December 31st to receive an exclusive discount and free shipping! Please note that orders placed after December 20th will ship on January 4th.Support the show

The last 30 days of 2021 are here—are you ready to make them your best?  How are you going to set intention? What action will you take to create positive momentum to carry you into 2022?  One of my favorite definitions of unhurried is deliberate.  I do not know if there is a better time to focus on deliberate intention setting and taking progressive action than now.   John Maxwell says, “Consistency compounds.” This statement is true for both good and not-so-good habits.  If you set clear intention for the rest of this month, combine it with progressive action and you will reap the benefits of the compound effect of doing so.  In this episode, I give you two simple statements to help you set intention and identify the daily action that you need to take.Over the next 30 days, I choose to be __________________.The one thing that I can FULLY commit to doing that will help me become ________________ is ____________________________________________.These two statements will help you set yourself up to win IF you act on them.  The next thing is to KNOW YOUR WHY, which is critical--because it is the thing that will keep you moving when you want to stop.  "People don't burn out and give up because of what they are doing; they burn out and give up because they forgot why they are doing it."   I highly recommend that you watch the Dean Graziosi video linked below or search for a "7 Levels Deep" exercise on your own to find the why behind your why.     Remember--go for the micro-wins with consistency for the next 30 days.  It will propel you into 2022 with purpose and before you know it, the BIG wins that you are going after will be yours.Know Your Why--Dean Graziosi Video LinkFollow me on Instagram: https://instagram.com/theunhurriedwomanVisit www.thislittlelightcandles.net your source for all-natural, palm wax candles.Support the show

In this introduction episode, I talk about where "Live Unhurried" came from and what this podcast is all about!Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ksanfordcreary)