Feeling cynical lately? You’re not broken — you’re observant.

In this short Bathroom Break episode, we unpack the truth no one tells teachers: cynicism isn’t a personal failure, it’s a perfectly reasonable response to unreasonable conditions.

You didn’t start your career this way. You became this way after years of seeing patterns, carrying too much, and being asked to stay positive in situations that are objectively a mess. This episode reframes cynicism as information, not a character flaw — a dashboard light that helps you recognize misalignment, burnout, and boundary violations before they take over your life.

If you’ve ever thought, “Am I becoming negative?” this quick reset will remind you that you can care deeply and be fed up — and that both are signs you’re paying attention.

Take a breath. Take your break. You’re human, and nothing about that is failure.