How to Take More Off Your Plate This Winter [182]
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How to Take More Off Your Plate This Winter [182]

B1IntermediateDecember 22, 202528 min

What if the key to surviving winter wasn’t doing more...but doing less? In this episode, Kelsey shares how she’s lightening her mental load this season by simplifying on purpose. Plus, the tiny shifts that are making a big difference in her work and home life. From meal planning hacks and chore resets to decision fatigue relief, she’s offering practical ways to take things off your plate. Because let’s be real… your plate’s already full. You'll also hear why nervous system regulation is the secret first step... and how your Anchor Menu...

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What if the answer to your winter burnout wasn't doing more but very intentionally doing less? Today, I'm talking about how to take more off your plate this winter and you might think that's impossible. But I'm sharing some simple real-life ways that I'm taking things off my plate this season.

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That will work for you too. Plus, I'm going to talk about why regulation is the first step to simplifying and a few systems I'm setting up now to make the new year in 2026 much smoother. No, no, no matter when you're listening to this, this will apply. So let's get to it!

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Welcome to Educate and Rejuvenate. The podcast to help you revitalize your teaching, renew your spirit, and re-agnat your passion for life. I'm your host Kelsey Sornson, a former teacher, current homeschool mom, published author, and certified like coach. Whether you are a teacher in a traditional fastroom home school from your kitchen table or anywhere in between. I am on a

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