Teacher Mindset with Marisa E.

10 Things I Wish I Knew Sooner About Weight Loss (Now That I’m 50)

Okay… this is not a “before and after” chat.
This is my real story behind losing 30kg – the habits, the mindset, and the moments where I wanted to give up (and sometimes did).
I’m sharing 10 things that actually made a difference for me.
If you’re on your own journey, or even just thinking about starting again – this one’s for you.
You’re not behind. You’re just on your path.
Sending love and light 💛
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Timestamps:0:00 Intro
1:55 Learn how to manage your money
4:37 Read books about money
7:10 How gratitude is energetically linked to abundance
9:20 Talk about money
10:19 Money is energy; keep it flowing
11:11 Identify the habits that are keeping you poor
12:08 Change those habits
14:25 Pay yourself first
16:40 Start learning from people who have money
18:13 Harness the power of compound interest

10 Things I Wish I Knew Sooner About Mindset (Now That I’m 50)

Sooooo, I turned 50 this year and pulled together 10 of my favourite mindset shifts that changed everything. Helps now that I’m a mindset coach and seriously passionate about mindset. 
If you’re in a season of questioning, growing, or just wanting things to feel a bit lighter – this is for you.
You’ve got this. Sending love and light, always 💛
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Timestamps:0:00 Intro
1:43 The power of goals
4:07 Why you should meditate
6:32 prioritise rest and sleep
9:17 Growth mindset
11:42 Focus on what’s in your control
13:20 Your morning routine
19:21 A daily gratitude practice
22:15 Reframing failure as feedback

After School Meditation for Teachers | Release the Day in 7 Minutes Female Voice

Teaching can be incredibly meaningful… but it can also be incredibly overstimulating.
I created this because I wish I'd had something like it to listen to after a full day of managing classrooms, solving problems, supporting students, answering parents, holding space for everyone else (there are too many things to list)
Many teachers are like me - finishing the day feeling mentally and emotionally exhausted.
This guided teacher decompression meditation was created to help you calm your nervous system, release stress, and gently transition out of “teacher mode” after a hard school day.
Whether today felt chaotic, draining, or simply overwhelming, this meditation will help you slow down, breathe, and return to yourself.
You can listen on your commute home, once you arrive home, or before bed.
🎧 Choose Your Preferred Voice
Some people relax more easily with different voices, so I’ve included two options. This is the Female Voice, but if you prefer the Male Voice, here is the link
Male Voice Meditation:[Insert Link]
Both meditations guide you through the same calming experience designed specifically for teachers who need a moment to decompress.
What This Meditation Helps With
• Teacher stress and overstimulation• Emotional exhaustion after school• Releasing the mental load of the day• Calming the nervous system• Transitioning out of “teacher mode”
Even just a few minutes of intentional breathing and relaxation can help your body shift out of stress mode.
📘 Want More Support?
If you’re feeling burnt out or overwhelmed, I’ve created a resource specifically for educators:
A Burnout Recovery Guide for Teachers (60 pages)
This practical guide helps teachers rebuild their energy, set boundaries, and rediscover a healthier relationship with the profession.
Download it here:[Insert Link]
The You Tube Video: Explaining the Burnout Guide 
💛 Stay Connected
If you enjoyed this meditation, you can also:
Subscribe to the podcast for weekly teacher mindset supportFollow along on YouTube for more teacher wellness content
Download the free Teacher Mindset Guide
https://www.marisaecoaching.com/mindsetguide  
You are not failing as a teacher.
You’re simply carrying a lot.
And sometimes the most powerful thing you can do…is pause and breathe.
🌟 Connect with me!
If you enjoyed this episode, let’s stay connected! I share teaching tips, mindset strategies, and encouragement for educators across my platforms.
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After School Meditation for Teachers | Release the Day in 7 Minutes Male Voice

Teaching can be incredibly meaningful… but it can also be incredibly overstimulating.
I created this because I wish I'd had something like it to listen to after a full day of managing classrooms, solving problems, supporting students, answering parents, holding space for everyone else (there are too many things to list)
Many teachers are like me - finishing the day feeling mentally and emotionally exhausted.
This guided teacher decompression meditation was created to help you calm your nervous system, release stress, and gently transition out of “teacher mode” after a hard school day.
Whether today felt chaotic, draining, or simply overwhelming, this meditation will help you slow down, breathe, and return to yourself.
You can listen on your commute home, once you arrive home, or before bed.
🎧 Choose Your Preferred Voice
Some people relax more easily with different voices, so I’ve included two options. This is the Female Voice, but if you prefer the Male Voice, here is the link
Male Voice Meditation:[Insert Link]
Both meditations guide you through the same calming experience designed specifically for teachers who need a moment to decompress.
What This Meditation Helps With
• Teacher stress and overstimulation• Emotional exhaustion after school• Releasing the mental load of the day• Calming the nervous system• Transitioning out of “teacher mode”
Even just a few minutes of intentional breathing and relaxation can help your body shift out of stress mode.
📘 Want More Support?
If you’re feeling burnt out or overwhelmed, I’ve created a resource specifically for educators:
A Burnout Recovery Guide for Teachers (60 pages)
This practical guide helps teachers rebuild their energy, set boundaries, and rediscover a healthier relationship with the profession.
Download it here:[Insert Link]
The You Tube Video: Explaining the Burnout Guide 
💛 Stay Connected
If you enjoyed this meditation, you can also:
Subscribe to the podcast for weekly teacher mindset supportFollow along on YouTube for more teacher wellness content
Download the free Teacher Mindset Guide
https://www.marisaecoaching.com/mindsetguide  
You are not failing as a teacher.
You’re simply carrying a lot.
And sometimes the most powerful thing you can do…is pause and breathe.
🌟 Connect with me!
If you enjoyed this episode, let’s stay connected! I share teaching tips, mindset strategies, and encouragement for educators across my platforms.
🎧 Podcast – Teacher Mindset with Marisa Ehttps://feed.podbean.com/mapletreetraining1/feed.xml 
▶️ YouTube – Teacher_Mindsethttps://www.youtube.com/@teacher_mindset 
📸 Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/teacher_mindset_coach/ 
🎵 TikTokhttps://www.tiktok.com/@mindset_with_marisa 
💼 LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/marisa-campagna-esterhuizen-2a5a63138/ 
📌 Pinteresthttps://za.pinterest.com/teacher_mindset_coach/ 
🐦 X (Twitter)https://twitter.com/teachermindset8 
📘 FacebookTeacher.Mindset.Coach
📧 Emailmarisa@marisaecoaching.com

Self-Sabotage, Setting Boundaries and Burnout with Dr Albert Bramante

Teachers are no strangers to stress — but when stress turns into burnout, it can impact your health, happiness, and even your students. In this episode of the Teacher Mindset Podcast, I talk with psychologist and educator Dr. Albert Bramante about breaking free from burnout, setting healthier boundaries, and stopping the cycle of self-sabotage.
You’ll hear:
The subtle warning signs of burnout you might be missing
Why setting boundaries isn’t selfish, it’s essential
How fear of success can quietly hold you back
Strategies to stop self-sabotage before it takes over
 
💡 Resources mentioned in this episode:
📘 Dr. Bramante’s Book → https://shorturl.at/NRRWp
📝 My Teacher Boundaries Template (free phrases & scripts to say “no” with confidence) → https://tinyurl.com/
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Our Top 10 Tips for New Teachers

New to teaching? This episode is your survival guide. My guest, Robynne Esther — an experienced teacher, PBL expert, and workshop facilitator — joins me to share 10 essential tips for new teachers that will help you start strong, manage your classroom, and look after yourself in the process.
Inside, you’ll learn how to:
Build trust and connection with your students from day one
Keep lessons simple, effective, and engaging
Set up routines that make classroom life easier
Balance your workload and protect your energy
Find support and avoid burnout
We also talk about the mindset shifts every beginner teacher needs to thrive — because teaching isn’t just about lesson plans, it’s about confidence, relationships, and joy in the classroom.
📥 Grab your FREE Teacher Mindset Guide: www.marisaecoaching.com/mindsetguide
💬 Got questions or your own advice for new teachers? Leave a comment or connect with me online — I’d love to hear from you!
Links & Resources:
Free Teacher Mindset Guide: www.marisaecoaching.com/mindsetguide
Connect with Robynne: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robynne-esther-24990771/ 
Connect with Me: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marisa-esterhuizen-2a5a63138/ 
Keywords: tips for new teachers, advice for first-year teachers, teaching strategies for beginners, classroom management tips, teacher mindset, project-based learning tips, lesson planning for new teachers

Focus, Flow & The Nervous System: Steven Puri on Productivity Without Burnout

In this episode of Mindset with Marisa E, I sit down with Steven Puri — a former Hollywood executive turned productivity visionary — who’s on a mission to help people feel good while doing great work.
Steven is the founder of The Sukha Company, and he’s helping high performers, educators, and leaders access flow states through a nervous-system-based approach to productivity.
We dive into:
Why the word “busy” might be a red flag
How to use your calendar as a tool for nervous system regulation
What neuroscience and ancient wisdom say about flow and fulfillment
Ways to reset when your brain feels like it's buffering
Practical tools to protect your focus (especially in overstimulating environments)
Whether you're a teacher, business owner, or just someone trying to do more with less stress, this episode will help you get clear, calm, and in control.
✨ Guest Bio:Steven Puri is the founder of The Sukha Company and a former Hollywood executive turned entrepreneur. He's dedicated to helping individuals and teams achieve high performance through nervous-system-aligned productivity tools and timeless wisdom.
🧰 Resources & Links:🌐 Visit Sukha: https://www.sukhaco.com📷 Instagram: @sukhaco_🛍️ Shop Mindset Merch: [www.mindsetwithmarisa.store]💌 𝐉𝐎𝐈𝐍 𝐌𝐘 𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐌𝐔𝐍𝐈𝐓𝐘 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐬𝐞𝐭 𝐆𝐮𝐢𝐝𝐞!𝐡𝐭𝐭𝐩𝐬://𝐰𝐰𝐰.𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐚𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠.𝐜𝐨𝐦/mindsetguide
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📩 Feedback or Questions?DM me on Instagram or email [marisa@marisaecoachingcom].

Ways to Set Boundaries as a Teacher

𝐉𝐎𝐈𝐍 𝐌𝐘 𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐌𝐔𝐍𝐈𝐓𝐘 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐬𝐞𝐭 𝐆𝐮𝐢𝐝𝐞!𝐡𝐭𝐭𝐩𝐬://𝐰𝐰𝐰.𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐚𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠.𝐜𝐨𝐦/mindsetguide
Teaching doesn’t have to mean sacrificing your mental health or personal life. In this video, I’m sharing practical tips on how to set clear, healthy boundaries as a teacher—without the guilt. 💛
If you’re feeling overwhelmed, stretched too thin, or constantly saying “yes” when you mean “no,” this one’s for you.
Let’s reclaim your joy in teaching—one boundary at a time.
🧠 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more mindset support and teacher wellness tips!
Strategies for Avoiding Burnout Guide: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Pt-pKiKdxjAIq1oWHOJJRGjJjgjCrwoXJt_df095BVw/edit?usp=sharing 
#TeacherBoundaries #PreventBurnout #TeacherWellness #MindsetForTeachers #WorkLifeBalance #TeacherSupport #TeacherLife #BurnoutPrevention
𝐄𝐦𝐚𝐢𝐥 𝐦𝐞: marisa@marisaecoaching.com𝐏𝐨𝐝𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐭: Teacher Mindset with Marisa E𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐛𝐞: https://www.youtube.com/@teacher_mindset 𝐓𝐢𝐤𝐓𝐨𝐤:   https://www.tiktok.com/@mindset_with_marisa𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦: https://www.instagram.com/teacher_mindset_coach/  𝐏𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭: https://za.pinterest.com/teacher_mindset_coach𝐋𝐢𝐧𝐤𝐞𝐝𝐈𝐧: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marisa-campagna-esterhuizen-2a5a63138/
𝐏𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐋𝐈𝐊𝐄 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐔𝐁𝐒𝐂𝐑𝐈𝐁𝐄!My channel is all about keeping your mindset strong so you can still find the joy in life while being a teacher.

The 5 Changes I Made to Beat the Afternoon Slump

𝐉𝐎𝐈𝐍 𝐌𝐘 𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐌𝐔𝐍𝐈𝐓𝐘 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐬𝐞𝐭 𝐆𝐮𝐢𝐝𝐞!𝐡𝐭𝐭𝐩𝐬://𝐰𝐰𝐰.𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐚𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠.𝐜𝐨𝐦/mindsetguide
Beat the Afternoon Slump (Teacher Edition!) 🍎☕
Struggling with that 3pm crash? As a teacher, I know how brutal the afternoon slump can be! In this video, I’m sharing the exact diet & mindset changes that helped me stay energized all day:
✅ Cutting back on sugar & optimizing hydration✅ Balancing coffee intake (without the crash!)✅ High-protein, high-fibre meals that keep me full & focused✅ Simple meal prep tips for busy teachers✅ The mindset shift that made the biggest difference
No more afternoon fatigue—just steady energy to power through your day! 💪
#TeacherWellness #AfternoonSlump #HealthyTeacher #EnergyBoost #MealPrep #TeacherTips #HealthyEating #Productivity #TeacherLife
✨ Ready to shift your mindset and step into your next level? Let’s dive in!
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#MindsetShifts #TeacherMindset #PersonalGrowth  #MotivationForTeachers #SelfDevelopment #MindsetMatters
𝐄𝐦𝐚𝐢𝐥 𝐦𝐞: marisa@marisaecoaching.com𝐏𝐨𝐝𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐭: Teacher Mindset with Marisa E𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐛𝐞: https://www.youtube.com/@teacher_mindset 𝐓𝐢𝐤𝐓𝐨𝐤:   https://www.tiktok.com/@mindset_with_marisa𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦: https://www.instagram.com/teacher_mindset_coach/  𝐏𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭: https://za.pinterest.com/teacher_mindset_coach𝐋𝐢𝐧𝐤𝐞𝐝𝐈𝐧: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marisa-campagna-esterhuizen-2a5a63138/
𝐏𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐋𝐈𝐊𝐄 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐔𝐁𝐒𝐂𝐑𝐈𝐁𝐄!My channel is all about keeping your mindset strong so you can still find the joy in life while being a teacher.

3 Mindset Shifts I Made that Changed Everything

𝐉𝐎𝐈𝐍 𝐌𝐘 𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐌𝐔𝐍𝐈𝐓𝐘 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐬𝐞𝐭 𝐆𝐮𝐢𝐝𝐞!𝐡𝐭𝐭𝐩𝐬://𝐰𝐰𝐰.𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐚𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠.𝐜𝐨𝐦/mindsetguide
In this podcast, I’m sharing the 3 powerful mindset shifts that completely transformed my life—both personally and professionally. Whether you're a teacher, coach, or someone on a journey of self-growth, these mental shifts will help you move towards your goals, boost confidence, and create lasting change. 🌱
✨ Ready to shift your mindset and step into your next level? Let’s dive in!
🔔 Don’t forget to subscribe for more mindset tips, teacher motivation, and personal growth strategies.
#MindsetShifts #TeacherMindset #PersonalGrowth  #MotivationForTeachers #SelfDevelopment #MindsetMatters
𝐄𝐦𝐚𝐢𝐥 𝐦𝐞: marisa@marisaecoaching.com𝐏𝐨𝐝𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐭: Teacher Mindset with Marisa E𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐛𝐞: https://www.youtube.com/@teacher_mindset 𝐓𝐢𝐤𝐓𝐨𝐤:   https://www.tiktok.com/@mindset_with_marisa𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦: https://www.instagram.com/teacher_mindset_coach/  𝐏𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭: https://za.pinterest.com/teacher_mindset_coach𝐋𝐢𝐧𝐤𝐞𝐝𝐈𝐧: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marisa-campagna-esterhuizen-2a5a63138/
𝐏𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐋𝐈𝐊𝐄 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐔𝐁𝐒𝐂𝐑𝐈𝐁𝐄!My channel is all about keeping your mindset strong so you can still find the joy in life while being a teacher.