Today’s episode is a deeper one, and one that may seem a little heavier during this happy and magical season. The reality is, no matter how much we love what we do, we are going to face difficult situations and emotions in our professional lives as dance teachers, and of course also in our personal lives. The holiday season, as beautiful as it is, can bring out emotions that are tougher at times to navigate and that can spill over into all we are doing. Stress can seem a little higher at this time of year and so this episode discusses the many ways that we can process and work through some of these difficult feelings.
*CORRECTION FROM EPISODE: Oxytocin is not an endorphin. When discussing this, it should have said oxytocin and endorphins are hormones.
At 8:57, Amanda dives into strategies that have worked for her with different emotions we face. At 16:50, Amanda discusses strategies that we can apply for our students when they are going through difficult times.
One of the biggest lessons Amanda has learned in her career to date, is that when difficult situations arise, the majority of the time, conflict begins due to a miscommunication or misinterpretation of intention—mainly, misunderstanding!
As teachers, we are using our voices to guide, lead, and inspire, and for that reason we should be so aware of how we communicate and the intention with our communication.
At 29:00, Amanda shares a handful of closing strategies to the many topics discussed in today’s episode.
We hope you enjoy today’s episode and that you find it helpful for when you are faced with difficult situations and emotions.
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