Prep NOW for a Stress-Less Spring Semester

School for School Counselors Podcast

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In this episode of the School for School Counselors podcast, host Steph Johnson addresses the common issue of school counselors feeling unprepared, whether broadly from grad school or specifically day-to-day. She offers actionable tips to prepare for the new semester, emphasizing the importance of decluttering both physical and digital spaces, setting up efficient systems, and planning for self-care. Steph also highlights the significance of tracking program data and creating templates for repetitive tasks to save time. Finally, she encourages a simple return plan and shares the benefits of the School for School Counselors Mastermind community.

00:00 Introduction: The Challenge of Feeling Unprepared

01:02 Welcome to the School for School Counselors Podcast

01:44 Preparing for the New Semester: Decluttering

05:43 Digital Organization: Reducing Cognitive Load

06:54 Setting Up Systems for Success

12:02 Self-Care Plans for the Spring Semester

14:40 Creating a Simple Return Plan

17:46 Final Thoughts and Encouragement
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1. Preparing for the New School Semester (00:00:00)

2. Setting Up Systems for Success (00:09:41)

3. Navigating the School Year Chaos (00:19:20)