Annie sits down with Zarina Derveni, a certified life and empowerment coach, to explore how perfectionism shows up in teaching—and why it’s quietly draining teachers’ confidence, energy, and joy.

To connect with Zarina, check out her website here:
https://www.zerinalifecoach.com/contact

With her background in coaching and personal development, Zarina shares practical, teacher-friendly strategies to break free from overthinking, stop tying self-worth to performance, and teach with confidence instead of perfection. This conversation dives into emotional intelligence, prioritization, and mindset shifts that help teachers protect their well-being while still making a powerful impact on students.

🎯 What You’ll Learn:
How perfectionism affects teachers’ confidence and self-worth 🧠
Simple ways to stop overthinking and over-prepping lessons ✏️
How emotional intelligence helps manage pressure and stress 🌱
Why aligning values with your work leads to fulfillment 🎯
How to teach confidently without trying to be perfect 💪

Chapters:
(00:08) Teacher Perfectionism: What & Why
(06:04) Stop Overthinking & Over-Prepping
(10:00) Managing Pressure in Teaching
(16:18) Aligning Values with Your Work
(23:47) Prioritize What Matters Most
(29:32) Discover Yourself & Build Confidence
(34:00) Observe vs. Absorb Stress
(37:40) Teachers’ Real Impact on Students

Packed with insight, clarity, and encouragement, this episode helps teachers let go of perfectionism, reconnect with their self-worth, and show up with confidence—both in and out of the classroom.

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