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The Holiday Headstart30. The Easiest To Do List: 5 Ways to Plan Christmas from Your Couch This MayWelcome to the 100 Days of May—also known as May-Cember, the month that feels like it never ends! In this episode, we’re talking TV Tasks—easy, screen-friendly activities you can do on your phone while relaxing on the couch.We’ve rounded up a handful of low-effort, high-payoff tasks you can tackle during your downtime. If you’re looking for calm, cozy ways to get a little head start, this episode is here to help.Episode Highlights:[00:01:02] - Tradition Spotlight on planting pumpkins[00:04:37] - Tip 1 - Organizing Pinterest[00:07:40] - Tip 2...2025-05-2826 minThe Holiday Headstart28. 5 Tasks To Do in April to Get Ahead for Next ChristmasWe’re back with five more simple tasks to help you chip away at holiday prep throughout the year! Whether you’re just joining us or have been following along, these tips are designed to make the holiday season less overwhelming and more enjoyable.In this episode, we share five simple tasks you can complete in April to prepare for the holiday season. By tackling these small, manageable tasks throughout the year, you can reduce the stress and overwhelm that often comes with the holiday rush. This month's tasks include creating a wrapping station, listing fourth-quarter grocery need...2025-04-0926 minThe Holiday Headstart27. Do These 5 Easy Things in March to Get Ahead for Christmas!Planning ahead for Christmas can feel overwhelming, but small steps now can make the holiday season smoother and happier. In this episode, we’re sharing five practical ways to get ahead on holiday planning in March. From crafting a personal recovery kit to selecting a holiday decoration theme, we’ve got loads of actionable tips to prevent stress from stacking up in December. Episode Highlights:[00:00:44] - Tradition Spotlight on gentle April Fools jokes[00:04:20] - Task 1: Stock a personal recovery kit[00:07:40] - Task 2: Pick a decorating theme[00:11:47] - Task 3: Organize your...2025-03-1919 minThe Holiday Headstart26. Easy Festive Traditions You Can Try For St. Patrick's Day [Episode 26]Hey friends! In this episode of Holiday Head Start, we’re sharing a fun roundup of St. Patrick’s Day ideas—some from our own childhood traditions and some fresh inspiration from others. The beauty of celebrating smaller holidays like this one is that there are no big expectations—just fun little touches to add a little sparkle to the day!We chat about our favorite traditions, like a leprechaun visit that leaves behind tiny footprints and a pot of gold, plus an easy festive punch and a creative take on “Irish” haystacks. We also share a fun printabl...2025-03-0520 minThe Holiday Headstart25. Why You Should Write Yourself a Permission Slip for Upcoming HolidaysEver feel like you need permission to set boundaries, take up space, or just be yourself in tough situations? In this episode, we’re diving into one of Brené Brown’s most genius ideas—permission slips. No, not the kind you signed for field trips, but the ones you write for yourself to navigate emotionally vulnerable moments.From work meetings to holiday gatherings, permission slips are a powerful tool for claiming your agency and setting your own rules. Join us as we explore how writing these simple notes can help you manage expectations, reduce stress, and show up as y...2025-02-2624 minThe Holiday Headstart24. How To Decide if Your Holiday Traditions Still Work For YouTraditions make the holiday season feel magical, but they can also lead to stress and overwhelm. In this episode, we’re taking a step back to evaluate which traditions are truly meaningful and which ones might be more hassle than joy. Just because you’ve always done something doesn’t mean you have to keep doing it! Using six key questions, we’ll walk through how to assess your traditions—considering their purpose, who’s involved, the opportunity cost, and whether small adjustments could make them more enjoyable.Now is the perfect time to reflect, long before the holiday...2025-02-1922 min
Teacher Approved: Elementary Teacher Tips & Strategies182. Boost Your Test Prep with These 3 Retrieval Practice ActivitiesReady or not, test season is coming, which means it’s time to start thinking about test prep! In this episode, we dive into retrieval practice for test review, a proven strategy that boosts memory and recall. Instead of passive review methods, retrieval practice helps students retain more and feel prepared for the test. We’ll discuss why this technique works and how you can easily implement it in your classroom!Prefer to read? Grab the episode transcript and all resources mentioned in the show notes here: https://www.secondstorywindow.net/podcast/retrieval-practice-test-review/Resources:Arou...2025-02-1721 minThe Holiday Headstart23. 5 Easy Tasks To Do in February to Get Ahead for Next ChristmasIn January, we shared five simple ways to get ahead on your Christmas prep (check out Episode 20 if you missed it). Today, we’re continuing the momentum with five simple tasks you can tackle in February to make your holiday season smoother and less stressful. The key to a stress-free Christmas is starting early. Taking small, manageable steps each month can spread out the workload and avoid last-minute panic. Whether it’s getting ahead on gift planning, organizing storage spaces, or preparing for DIY projects, this episode will help you take proactive steps now that your future self...2025-02-1221 minThe Holiday Headstart22. Easy Valentine's Day Traditions To Start With Your Family This YearWelcome back to Holiday Head Start! Today, we’re sharing a roundup of Valentine’s Day traditions—some we’ve loved for years, and some fun new ideas we’ve gathered along the way. From Secret Cupid exchanges to heart-y pizza, we’re sharing our favorite ways to use Valentine’s celebrations to foster love and connection.Highlights from the episode:[00:00] - Secret Cupid[7:15] - Planning a new Valentine tradition[15:45] - Valentine’s Day gift tradition[17:58] - Valentine candy letter boxes[20:28] - This week’s Get A Headstart Tip for...2025-02-0429 minThe Holiday Headstart21. Top 10 Tips for Planning a Holiday Class PartyEvery year since 2001, we’ve been knee-deep in the joys (and chaos!) of holiday class parties. After two and half decades, we’ve collected invaluable insights to help make class parties fun and manageable. In this episode, we’re sharing our top 10 tips for hosting a successful class party that keeps kids engaged without the chaos.If you’re someone who’s ever felt overwhelmed by trying to entertain 25 energetic kids, this episode is for you! We’re sharing practical advice for planning, organizing, and running a party that’s enjoyable for kids, stress-free for you, and appreciated by...2025-01-2931 minThe Holiday Headstart18. The Big Holiday Debrief Episode: What Went Well and What Didn'tChristmas is officially behind us, but before we get too far into January, we're pausing to reflect on the holiday season we just experienced. In this episode, we share our highs and lows, lessons learned, and plans to enhance our future holidays. We discuss how we balanced holiday tasks with self-care and how we aligned our actions with personal goals. Join us on this reflective journey full of practical advice and holiday insights, so you can make your next holiday season the best one yet!Episode Highlights:[00:01:09] - Tradition Spotlight on Lunar New Year2025-01-0844 minTeacher Approved: Elementary Teacher Tips & Strategies176. Our 4 Tried and True Tricks to Reset a Rough Day of SchoolReturning from winter break, teachers are well rested and ready to start the second half of the school year. But oftentimes, students come back feeling excited and forgetting all of your procedures and expectations. This can lead to a lot of rough days in the classroom! We were recently on another podcast, Educate & Rejuvenate, where we discussed four tricks for having a rough day reset in the classroom. With teachers going back after the new year, we thought this information was so valuable that we wanted to share it with our listeners as well. For a...2025-01-0643 minThe Holiday Headstart17. Holiday Pep Talk: New Year, Same YouCan you believe we’ve stepped into a brand-new year? As we kick off this year, we’re here with a pep talk that skips the pressure to reinvent yourself and instead invites you to start from where you are.Sit back, take a deep breath, and let's journey into the new year with grace and gratitude, armed with small steps for meaningful progress. January isn’t magic; it’s just another month. Let's start this year not by transforming who we are but by building on the strengths that make us unique. Join us as we continue...2025-01-0106 minThe Holiday Headstart16. Holiday Pep Talk: The Magic of the Week After ChristmasMerry Christmas! You did it! We're here with a special post-Christmas pep talk to help you embrace the sweet, quiet magic of the time after the holidays.Now, you’ve arrived in the quiet, magical in-between—the week after Christmas. In today's episode, we'll explore how you can give yourself permission to rest, savor the joys around you, and let the joy of the season settle in before life picks up again. So grab a cozy blanket, settle in, and let's dive into how you can be intentional and gentle during this slower-paced week.Episode High...2024-12-2506 minThe Holiday Headstart15. Holiday Pep Talk: What's Important Now?It’s the week before Christmas, and the whirlwind is real. Your to-do list is long, your time is short, and the pressure feels intense. But here’s the truth: Christmas isn’t about perfection. It’s about connection, joy, and being present for the moments that matter most. Today, we’re here with a pep talk to help you find peace in the chaos. Join us as we share helpful strategies for slowing down, focusing on what really matters, and finding those precious pockets of joy. So tune in, take a deep breath, and let's navigate this holida...2024-12-1808 min
I Heart My Life ShowHealing Through Radical Forgiveness and Gratitude with Heidi DayIn this episode of The I Heart My Life Show, Emily Williams engages in a profound conversation with soul healer Heidi Day. Heidi shares her transformative journey from a traumatic past to a life dedicated to healing and empowering others. She delves into the concepts of radical forgiveness and the power of gratitude, offering insights into how these practices can lead to profound personal transformation.
Heidi introduces her Well Healed Framework, a holistic approach that guides individuals through understanding their beliefs, emotions, patterns, and practices. Through this framework, she empowers clients to transform pain into purpose, cultivate...2024-11-1241 minI Heart My Life ShowHealing Through Radical Forgiveness and Gratitude with Heidi DayIn this episode of The I Heart My Life Show, Emily Williams engages in a profound conversation with soul healer Heidi Day. Heidi shares her transformative journey from a traumatic past to a life dedicated to healing and empowering others. She delves into the concepts of radical forgiveness and the power of gratitude, offering insights into how these practices can lead to profound personal transformation.
Heidi introduces her Well Healed Framework, a holistic approach that guides individuals through understanding their beliefs, emotions, patterns, and practices. Through this framework, she empowers clients to transform pain into purpose, cultivate...2024-11-1241 min
Educate & Rejuvenate: The Podcast4 Tricks to Reset a Rough Day of School with Heidi and Emily from Teacher Approved [#154]We’ve all been there: those chaotic days when the kids seem to be running wild, and you’re feeling just as frazzled. It can be overwhelming, and you might find yourself wondering how you’re going to make it through the day. But fear not! In today’s episode of the *Educate and Rejuvenate* podcast, I have the pleasure of chatting with my dear friends, Heidi and Emily from the *Teacher Approved Podcast* and *Second Story Window*. These two incredible teacher sisters have some fantastic tips to help you reset, even on the toughest days. Trust me, you won't wa...2024-10-2946 minThe Holiday Headstart5. Making a Plan for Gift GivingIn this episode, we explain how to approach holiday gift giving with an intentional plan. Our Holiday Headstart method includes:Listing and categorizing recipients.Deciding who will receive single or multiple gifts.Determining the type of gift each person will receive—personal, thoughtful, or friendly.We explain how to use the "Holiday Head Start Playbook" for detailed organization. And we share a tip for inventorying the gifts you already bought before your holiday shopping ramps up.Episode Highlights:[01:20] - Tradition Spotlight on Emily’s Harry Potter dinner[05:48] - Your “Who To Giv...2024-10-0920 min
Overwhelm is OptionalTransforming Branding into a Journey of Authentic Self-Discovery with Emily RosalesSend us a textCan branding be more than something you struggle to get done so that you can get on with building your business? What if it was an opportunity for deep, personal transformation? Emily Rosales, Founder of Simply.Me Coaching. Emily helps passionate entrepreneurs and small business owners to build and monetize their brand.Find out more about Emily and connect with her here:www.simplyme-coaching.comIG: _emilyyrosalesW...2024-08-1843 min