I’m getting real about something most of us are dealing with (whether we admit it or not): our relationship with social media.

I’m sharing my personal story of falling out of love with social media, deleting the apps off my phone (#gasp!), and what I learned through the process. From “just checking notifications” to full-blown scrolling stupors, I’ll walk you through the small changes that made a big impact—not just on my screen time, but on my peace of mind, relationships, and ability to be more present.

I’ll also talk about what this means for us as teachers and some simple steps you can take to do your own social media detox! Because if we want our students to have healthy tech habits, we have to start modeling them ourselves.

Your time matters. And your joy matters. And I want to help you reclaim both—one scroll-free minute at a time.

~Elizabeth

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Join me in a Social Media Detox over the next 30 days. There's nothing to sign up for, no workshop to attend, just follow the steps in this episode and then let me know by emailing me!!

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Ready to reset more than just your phone habits?

Join me inside The Classroom Reset, a group coaching program designed to help you reflect, reconnect with what matters, and prioritize your own well-being—so you can show up as the teacher (and human) you want to be.

It’s not just a reset for your classroom—it’s a reset for you. 💛

Go to theinspiredclassroom.com/reset

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Let’s be real—this season can feel like a whirlwind of behaviors, to-do lists, and burnt-out teacher brains. That’s why in this episode, I’m inviting you to take an intentional pause—a real-time gratitude break to reset your mindset and reconnect with what matters most.

Really. This episode is a mini-workshop just for YOU!

I’ll walk you through a simple and an advanced gratitude strategy you can do with me as you listen. It’s not just about good vibes—it’s about shifting how you see student behavior, how you show up in your classroom, and how you care for yourself (without adding one more thing to your plate).

This is your invitation to breathe, reflect, and remember that you have so much to be grateful for!

~Elizabeth

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If today’s gratitude break helped calm your mind and lift your heart, imagine what could shift with a little more support.

Let this be your sign to not go it alone. Lean into creative, teacher-centered PD that actually fills your spirit—because you deserve to love teaching again.

It’s your safe space to be inspired, supported, and reminded you’re not in this alone.

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You know those days when student behavior feels like it’s taking over your classroom—and your peace of mind? In this episode, I’m joined by the incredible Lori Woodley-Langendorff, co-founder of All It Takes and author of SEL Muscle Mastery: 6 Tools for Building Resiliency and Connection in Schools and Communities.

Lori and I talk about what’s really going on beneath the surface of student disengagement and dysregulation, and why she calls SEL “Social-Emotional Literacy.” (Spoiler: I love that!) You’ll hear powerful insights into how we can spot the signs of student disconnection early, build trust without being a therapist, and teach emotional resilience through practical strategies—and even through how we show up as educators.

If you’re ready to support your students’ social-emotional growth and feel more grounded in your own practice, this is the conversation for you.

~Elizabeth

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Learn More about Lori and her BOOK SEL Muscle Mastery!

https://www.selmuscles.com/

Ready to stop the burnout cycle? Visit theinspiredclassroom.com/reset to learn more about The Classroom Reset.

It’s like a spa day for your teacher soul—but with a strategy that transforms your classroom.

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💬 Let’s keep this conversation going! (There's so much to talk about!) Come join our free Inspired Classroom Community where creative, passionate teachers connect, share ideas, and cheer each other on.

It’s your safe space to be inspired, supported, and reminded you’re not in this alone.

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