173 | 5 Myths About Teacher Burnout — And What You Actually Need to Recover

Let's bust five myths about teacher burnout and the recovery from burnout — the myths that keep good, tired teachers stuck including the idea that burnout is simply inevitable. (Spoiler - it's not!)

Because after so many years in education, I've learned that recovery isn't just about doing less or removing yourself from the classroom. It's about having protected time to intentionally step away from what's draining you and reconnect with something that fills you back up.

And for me, that includes a little creativity!

In this episode, we'll talk about:

Why teacher burnout isn't something you simply have to accept

Why "doing less" isn't always the answer

The quiet belief that taking time for yourself is selfish

Why professional growth and recovery don't have to be separate

What teacher-centered, hands-on professional development can look like

My simple R-E-S-T action plan for taking your next step toward recovery

If you've been wondering whether you can actually feel that spark again — I hope this episode gives you a reason to believe you can.

~Elizabeth