{"href":"http://player.captivate.fm/services/oembed?url=http%3A%2F%2Fplayer.captivate.fm%2Fepisode%2F192eed09-f91a-4e60-9d4e-7d7324f41125","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Captivate.FM","provider_url":"https://www.captivate.fm","width":600,"height":200,"type":"rich","html":"","title":"Self-Care as Leadership Maintenance for School Leaders Who Never Switch Off with Cynthia Rapaido","description":"\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOn The Mindful Living, host Sana sits down with returning guest Cynthia Rapaido to redefine self-care for people in demanding leadership roles. They cut through the fluffy advice and talk about what actually works when you are holding everything together while running on empty.\nThis episode is for educators, principals, administrators, and aspiring school leaders who feel overwhelmed but still want sustainable routines. You will learn how to treat self-care as maintenance, not a luxury, using practical tools like calendar commitments, delegation, and a \u201cnot-to-do list\u201d that protects your energy without avoiding hard leadership work.\nAbout the Guest:\nCynthia Rapaido is a school leadership coach and the author of Step Up Your School Leadership Game, focused on practical strategies and real-world lessons for educators stepping into leadership.\nKey Takeaways:\n\n\nSchedule self-care like a meeting: block time and treat it as non-negotiable.\n\n\nUse a weekly calendar scan to find one realistic \u201cleave early\u201d window.\n\n\nBuild a \u201cnot-to-do list\u201d and unsubscribe, delegate, or drop time-wasters.\n\n\nDelegate using people\u2019s leadership styles so outcomes stay aligned.\n\n\nPractice being direct in low-stakes moments to build boundary confidence.\n\n\nNetwork with other leaders to reduce isolation and stay grounded outside work.\n\n\nHow to Connect With the Guest:\n\n\nLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cynthia-rapaido-ed-d-7455b67/\n\n\nEmail: cynthiapaido@gmail.com\n\n\nBook: Step Up Your School Leadership Game on Amazon\n\nListen to the BizBlend episode on Fruit Leadership style : https://bizblend.podbean.com/e/discover-your-fruit-leadership-style-with-dr-cynthia-rapaido/\n\nWant to be a guest on Healthy Mind, Healthy Life? DM on PM - Send me a message on PodMatchDM Me Here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/avik\nDisclaimer: This video is for educational and informational purposes only. The views expressed are the personal opinions of the guest and do not reflect the views of the host or Healthy Mind By Avik\u2122\ufe0f. We do not intend to harm, defame, or discredit any person, organization, brand, product, country, or profession mentioned. All third-party media used remain the property of their respective owners and are used under fair use for informational purposes. By watching, you acknowledge and accept this disclaimer.\nHealthy Mind By Avik\u2122\ufe0f is a global platform redefining mental health as a necessity, not a luxury. Born during the pandemic, it\u2019s become a sanctuary for healing, growth, and mindful living. Hosted by Avik Chakraborty, storyteller, survivor, and wellness advocate.\nWith over 6000+ episodes and 200K+ global listeners, we unite voices, break stigma, and build a world where every story matters.\ud83d\udc49 Subscribe and be part of this healing journey.\nContact:\ud83d\udcbc Brand: Healthy Mind By Avik\u2122\ud83d\udce7 Email: podcast@podhub.club\ud83c\udf10 Website: https://www.podhub.club/\ud83d\udccd Based in: India & USA\n\ud83c\udfa7 Listen to all podcast shows: https://www.podbean.com/podcast-network/healthymindbyavik\ud83e\udd1d Be a guest: https://www.healthymindbyavik.com/beaguest\ud83d\udce9 Newsletter: https://healthymindbyavik.substack.com/\n\n\n\n\n#podmatch #healthymindbyavik #podhub.club #mindfulliving #selfcare #leadership #schoolleadership #principal #educators #burnoutprevention #boundaries #timemanagement #emotionalintelligence #mindfulness #worklifebalance #delegation #wellbeing\n\n\n\n","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300,"thumbnail_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/b1eff17c-4201-4259-ab8d-b059a3277892/the-mindful-living-artwork8wndb.png"}