Back To School Pt 5: Best Advice for New Teachers

Teacher Self-Care and Life Balance: Personal Growth to Empower Educators & Avoid Burnout

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5 Pieces of Hard-Earned Wisdom for New Teachers (And Why Every Teacher Should Listen!)

This episode is part five of our special Back to School 2024-2025 series, designed to set you up for success with the best strategies, attitudes, and boundary-setting tips.
Whether you’re a brand new teacher or a seasoned educator, today’s episode is packed with wisdom that’s taken a lifetime to earn. I reflect on my 20-year journey and share five powerful "do's." I wish I could go back and tell my younger self—insights from which every teacher, new or experienced, can benefit.

Tune in to Discover:

• 🎯 Why these “do’s” are far more valuable than the typical “don’ts” you hear.
• 🧭 The importance of embracing your moods and making peace with the ups and downs of teaching.
• 🚀 Why waiting for things to get “better” is a trap—and how to thrive right now.
• 🛑 How setting boundaries from the start can transform your teaching experience.
• 🕰️ The crucial difference between urgent and important tasks—and why prioritizing with intention is key.

You’ve got this. Whether you’re stepping into the classroom for the first time or the fifteenth, this episode will remind you that every day is a new adventure in teaching—and you’re exactly where you’re supposed to be.

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