Hello Everyone! I know when you went into education, you had a passion for shaping young minds, creating community, and so much VISION for how your work would impact the world!But sometimes, those days feel like they're behind you now. Today, there are so many stressors that can leave you feeling exhausted, overwhelmed, and frustrated.You might not even have anything left to give to the students that you care so much about.But, I’m here to tell you it doesn’t have to be like this.In fact, the love of teaching never really went away – but it absolutely needs transformation. Welcome to the Take Notes Podcast! I’m Jen Rafferty, former music teacher, mom of 2, and certified Emotional Intelligence Practitioner. I know you want to feel relaxed, abundant, and have time for yourself and the things you actually LOVE to do. And, I’m here to light the way for you. It’s time to unlearn the toxic culture of selflessness in education, and relearn that the most generous thing you can do for other people is take care of yourself! In this podcast you’ll hear conversations that will help you reconnect to your purpose, create new boundaries, and how to truly create a generational change for our kids by shifting the paradigm away from the perpetual stress and overwhelm and into a life of joy and fulfillment. We’ll be covering topics like creating a juicy vision, emotional intelligence, financial and physical health, conflict management, how to shift your identity, and how to advocate for what you need.This is education 2.0, where you become a priority, shift how you live your life, and how you show up both at work and at home.So, take a sip of steamy morning coffee, and grab your notebook- it’s time to take notes! Stay empowered, Jen. Let’s keep the conversation going! Find me at:Instagram: @jenrafferty_ Facebook: Empowered Educator Faculty Room