Ever finally sit down with free time after a wild school year—multiple preps, endless planning, and that constant survival mode—only to find your mind totally blank?

In this episode, I share practical, bite-sized strategies for secondary teachers with multiple preps who want to use downtime to actually get ahead (without getting overwhelmed).

If you’re searching for help with curriculum planning, organizing different preps, or finding ways to use AI to reduce teacher stress, I give you step-by-step tips—no big overhauls required.

Tune in for real talk, free resources, and the encouragement you need to start small and make your next school year smoother!

Too many preps and not enough time? Let’s make your planning period actually work for you.

Get the Planning Period Reset Toolkit—a free set of quick-start tools to help you protect your time, focus faster, and finally finish something… even during chaotic school days. https://khristenmassic.com/reset 

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