
The Real Reason You're Burned Out (It's Not Teaching)
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Teacher burnout isn't actually about teaching. Here's what it really is, and where to start. This is part 1 of a 3-part replay series pulled from the exact episodes that came out with my book two years ago, and they still hold up completely. We're covering the first step of what I now call the Inside-Out Teacher Framework: Observe. Not observing like a principal walking in with a checklist, but observing like a student teacher who's just genuinely curious about what's going on. In this episode, you'll learn why teacher burnout and overwhelm are rarely about...
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You think you're burned out because of teaching. Let me tell you, I get it. I was you a few years back and I thought that leaving teaching would be the thing that solved all my problems.
I would no longer feel burned out of my job and what actually happened, surprised me. Today, I'm going to tell you why the burnout is likely not to do just with teaching and what it actually is.
Welcome to Educate and Rejuvenate, the podcast to help you revitalize your teaching, renew your spirit, and reignite your passion for life. I'm your host, Kelsey Sorensen, a former teacher, current homeschool mom, published
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