Welcome to Conversations with Carman Murray - A podcast for Educators

I'm Carman Murray, and in this episode, I'll share about resistance and moving through fear, starting with awareness.

I’m an everyday mom who lives on our ranch with my husband and two children, I’m also a former schoolteacher.

I help teachers and educators fuel their minds, body, and spirit so they can live life unapologetically, both in and out of the classroom.

Consistency is something I have often struggled with. I add something amazing into my life, and then somewhere along the way, it falls away.

Where do you resist and then hide?

In my journey of stepping out of teaching and into coaching and now writing, I'm becoming more and more aware of what my resistance looks like. I'm noticing when fear steps in and tries to take over. I can be consumed with what ifs, and the not knowing is the hardest part.

Resistance is something I hit regularly as a teacher and just didn't know it. The times when everything got to be too much...and I still had to continue. I believe these were the moments that I started to shut down and get disconnected. Rather than reaching out, I contracted and closed off. I would like to change the face of education – for the support of those who are heading for, or in, burnout.

Boundaries are so important as an educator. I think it's instrumental in keeping the balance between classroom and home. Having clear goals that I’m excited and passionate about have helped me create some of these boundaries.

Goals that make us excited and passionate, as well as actionable steps and ateam of like-minded people who support us regularly, is essential.

Journaling can be very therapeutic and help bring awareness. Here are some questions to get you started:

-Is your body telling you to slow down and take a break?

-What is my edgy behaviour?

-What behaviours do I engage in to deal with them?

-What would I rather do to cope?

You can receive support from me at the following:

Website: https://www.sphericalhealing.ca/home

Email: carman@sphericalhealing.ca

The Happy Healthy Educator – a free private FB page to support educators: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thehappyhealthyeducator

Upcoming Events: https://www.eventbrite.ca/o/carman-murray-28009418005