Episode Summary:
This episode kicks off a special series dedicated to sharing valuable lessons and advice to help school counselors have their best year ever. Drawing inspiration from James Clear’s book Atomic Habits, Carol discusses the profound impact of habits on personal identity and professional effectiveness. She shares practical strategies for habit formation, such as habit stacking and the two-minute rule, and emphasizes the importance of self-awareness in developing habits that support wellness and work-life balance.
Key Points:
- Introduction to the Atomic Habits book by James Clear.
- The concept of habits reflecting identity.
- Practical examples of habit formation in personal and professional life.
- Strategies like habit stacking and the two-minute rule.
- Importance of self-awareness in habit development.
Actionable Tips:
- Identify and reflect on your current habits.
- Use habit stacking to create new routines.
- Implement the two-minute rule to gradually build new habits.
- Foster habits that support your wellness and work-life balance.
Resources Mentioned:
Atomic Habits by James Clear
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Transcript
Carol: You're listening to the counselor chat podcast, a show for school counselors looking for easy to implement strategies, how to tips, collaboration, and a little spark of joy. I'm Carol Miller, your host. I'm a full time school counselor and the face behind counseling essentials. I'm all about creating simplified systems, data driven practices, and using creative approaches to engage students. If you're looking for a little inspiration to help you make a big impact on student growth and success, you're in the right place, because we're better together. Ready to chat? Let's dive in.
r, and I think it came out in:Carol: Thanks for listening to today's episode of Counselor Chat. All of the links I talked about can be found in the show notes and@counselingessentials.org podcast be sure to hit, follow or subscribe on your favorite podcast player. And if you would be so kind to leave a review, I'd really appreciate it. Want to connect? Send me a DM on Facebook or Instagram at counseling essentials until next time. Can't wait till we chat. Bye for now.
