{"product_id":"the-peak-performing-teacher-9781071853252","title":"The Peak Performing Teacher","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eDevelop and implement an action plan for self-care\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eCultivating focus, re-energizing oneself, and improving daily habits are essential for educators' well-being and the good that they pass along to students.Mike Kuczala asserts that educators' greatest tool is a mirrorin it, teachers will find their greatest advocate for personal growth, power, wellness, and vision: themselves.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eHowever, finding the time to implement new habits can be hard. Because small changes are easier to plan for and realize,Kuczala concentrates on the habits that are most likely to yield significant improvements.This book guides educators in meaningful self-reflection by providing:\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cul\u003e      \u003cli\u003eFive critical practices to increase productivity and decrease anxiety\u003c\/li\u003e      \u003cli\u003eReflection prompts and vignettes to guide readers in developing self-care strategies\u003c\/li\u003e      \u003cli\u003ePractical checklists and templates to help educators maintain goals\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003c\/ul\u003e  Grounded in new research connecting personal change to professional improvement, Kuczala's approach to well-being builds a bridge between mind and body to create a comprehensive path for success.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"\u003cem\u003eWhat an incredible, practical road map to spark and guide teachers on how and why it is important to take care of ourselves and develop healthy habits. This book created a real shift in how I view myself and the world. \u003c\/em\u003eThe Peak Performing Teacher \u003cem\u003eunites a lot of discreet ideas and connections that make a lot of sense. I am getting a copy for my principal and looking forward to putting my energy into change instead of fighting just to maintain.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e -- Jenny Boulianne\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePreface Acknowledgments About the Author Introduction    The Most Important Piece of Equipment    The ABCs of Achievement    The Power of “Must”    Pain\/Pleasure in Practice Habit #1: Live the Physical Life    A Paradigm Shift    Embracing the Physical Life Does Much More Than Raise Your Level of Fitness    Exercise Is Life’s First Answer to This Essential Question: How Do I Create a Life Worth Living?    Simply . . . Walk    Where Are Your Sneakers?    Vary the Environment    The Benefits Don’t Stop at School (a Word About the Physical Classroom) Habit #2: Change Your Mind    Challenge Your Thinking    Same Story, New Moral    Fifty States of Mind Where Stress Cannot Exist    Just Breathe    The Powerhouse    A Quick Revisit to the Brain\/Body Connection    One Man’s Insight    Stress in the Classroom Habit #3: Sharpen Your Mental Focus: Creating Mission and Purpose    Part 1: The Personal Mission Statement    Creating Your Personal Mission Statement    Personal Mission Statement Rough Draft    Completed Mission Statement    Part 2: Setting Goals    Understanding the Difference Between a Good Idea and Writing a Goal    Creating the Future Now    Creating a Transformational Goal    The Rocking Chair Test    Goal Setting in the Classroom Habit #4: Power Up Gratitude    Who Doesn’t Want These Benefits for So Very Little Effort?    In the Business of Gratitude    Making It Real    Who Deserves Your Letter?    Gratefulness in the Classroom    One More Gratitude Quote for the Teacher Lounge Habit #5: Make the Morning Count    The Morning Routines of Real Teachers    My Morning Routine Putting It All Together    Understand the Power of the Moment    Create a Plan    Change Your Limiting Beliefs    Enjoy the Process    Start Now    Surround Yourself With Success and Positivity    A Final Word References Index","brand":"SAGE Publications Inc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48738212446551,"sku":"9781071853252","price":26.59,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/the-peak-performing-teacher-9781071853252","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}