The Surprising Benefits of Asking for Help: AME 119

12/12/18 • 36 min

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Do you suffer from chronic overwhelm syndrome? Or as I like to say, do you know how to ask for help? If you’re like most women, the thought of placing a burden on someone else is downright unthinkable. Or, you may be of the belief that its far easier to do the task yourself rather than take the time to explain it to someone else. This episode shares the secret benefits of reaching out for help, ways to ask for help that benefit everyone and insights on how asking and receiving help has helped me become a happier teacher and business owner. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN: - How to tell if our pride is getting in the way of asking for help - Why it all starts with you giving yourself the permission to ask others for assistance - What the benefits of asking for help are - Where to begin when asking for help - How you can address your fears and limiting beliefs LISTEN TO THE SHOW LINKS & RESOURCES: Podcasts mentioned in this episode: Behind the Sparkly Curtain: AME 114 You can visit Patty through Deep Space Sparkle on Facebook and Instagram Patty Palmer At Home Instagram [email protected]

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Dealing with Disrespectful Students: AME 118

Do you deal with disrespectful students and general low engagement in the art room? If you just raised your hand, you are not alone. There has been a flurry of advice-seekers in our Facebook group recently that are struggling with this very problem. So what's an art teacher to do? An effective classroom management plan is necessary yet sometimes our plan is not clearly defined or easily attained. In fact, we may start the year with a great plan only to have it waver. Students test the system and soon you find yourself immersed in a situation that isn't benefiting anyone. The first thing we might do is try new strategies: a new reward system or a new game only to find the class back where we started. When practical solutions are no longer serving you, it helps to take a look at what's going on in your own head: Here are some questions I used to ask myself when I felt a bit threatened in my class: 1. Is it my ego talking or is this student truly evil? Another way of saying this is: Have I looked for solutions for this problem or justifications of my feelings? 2. Am I qualified to help this student? Have I reached out to my peers or admin for assistance? 3. Is my art room set up in a way that meets the needs of this particular group of students? WHAT YOU'LL LEARN: - How to tell when your losing control of your classroom - What role your ego plays in your classroom management process - Why there's power in confiding in your fellow teachers - How to determine if your art room is set up for the needs of your students - How past episodes of AME can help you with your classroom management skills LISTEN TO THE SHOW LINKS & RESOURCES: Make sure you participate in our 7 Sparkly Days Giveaways Podcasts mentioned in this episode: Classroom Management Strategies That Work For You: AME 088 How To Cultivate Craftsmanship in Your Art Room: AME 092 Head, Heart & Hand: The Waldorf Approach to Managing Young Artists: AME 090 6 Factors for a Successful Management Plan: AME 053 You can visit Patty through Deep Space Sparkle on Facebook and Instagram Patty Palmer At Home Instagram [email protected]

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My Mini Burnout and How I Plan to Recover: AME 120

It's the end of January and while many of you are well on your way to integrating new year's resolutions into your life, I feel like I'm lagging. Two months of family, work and holiday bustle has left me worn out and uninspired. But today is a new day and it's because I realized one important thing: the cause of my depletion was actually depletion. The lack of creativity (or not enough of) had a profound effect on me: weight gain, lack of tolerance and the feeling that I just wasn't myself. I started to spend more time on social media seeing what others were doing and then feeling the opposite of inspired. I noticed I was cooking less and eating out more. NOT my normal preference. Watching TV every night instead of reading. OK for a few nights, but a whole month? Nope. Not me. I knew what was happening. I've always been diligent about my daily habits: 1. Rest, which means a full 8 hours a night 2. Eat healthfully with treats in moderation 3. Create something daily: art, food, blog post, etc. 4. Spend at least 1/4 of my day alone doing the above (the introverted me requires this) And when one of these is eliminated, I know I've gone off my own little rails and need to make a change. And the solution lies where all solutions lie...in a good book. But I need your help if I'm going to get my creative mojo back. Join me for my very first Deep Space Sparkle Book Club selection and how I plan to use it to help me banish my creative depletion. In this episode, I share 3 ways to identify burnout and what to do about it. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN: - Why I felt the need to take a break from the podcast - How my recent experiences could apply to you, and help you in your own situation - What are 3 telltale signs you're ready to take some time off - How I've noticed I've been changing, as a result of not being creative enough - What I plan to do to refill my creative cup and a special invitation I have for you to join me on this journey - Why you won't want to miss next week's special Art Made Easy episode... DOWNLOAD THE FREE BOOK CLUB CHECKLIST LISTEN TO THE SHOW LINKS & RESOURCES The Creative Habit: Learn It and Use It for Life by Twyla Tharp You can visit Patty through Deep Space Sparkle on Facebook and Instagram Patty Palmer At Home Instagram [email protected]