Some days, you wake up ready to change the world. Other days, you’re just trying to change into something that isn’t covered in coffee stains. And that’s okay.

In this Bathroom Break episode, Oliver reminds us that passion isn’t a permanent state — it’s a pulse. You don’t lose your calling just because your enthusiasm takes a day off. He shares how teachers can give themselves permission to show up, do good work, and go home without feeling guilty for not radiating “inspirational energy” 24/7.

Oh, and since this one dropped just after Halloween — we take a minute to celebrate the fact that you survived that chaos, too. Because sometimes surviving the week is the win.