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Episode 148: Avoiding Teacher Burnout: 5 Things I Wish I Knew Sooner


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Are you ending the year feeling tired, disconnected, or wondering if all your hard work made a difference?

In this episode, I’m opening up about five things I wish I had known earlier in my teaching career — before burnout crept in. These aren’t just reflective lessons; they’re practical shifts that helped me move from survival mode to a place of clarity, confidence, and connection in the classroom.

Whether you're in year one or year twenty, this episode is a reminder that burnout doesn’t mean you’re doing something wrong — it might just mean you're carrying too much without enough support.

💡 In this episode, you’ll hear:

  • Why burnout is often the result of cognitive overload and decision fatigue

  • How clarity in your “why” can reduce overwhelm

  • Why collecting strategies isn’t enough without a framework

  • What changed when I stopped trying to create everything from scratch

  • And how finding a supportive community shifted everything


📚 Related episodes and resources:

  • 🎧 Ep. 69 – The  Pillars of a Comprehensible and Communicative Driven Classroom
  • 🎧 Ep. 111 – How to Plan a 90-Minute Class With Confidence
  • 💻 Explore The Spanish Teacher Academy – 7-Day Free Experience
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