67. Breaking the Blahs

The mid-year slump is real. January and February can feel heavy, and as teachers, it’s easy to slip into a cycle of fatigue and disconnection. But there’s a way through. This episode explores how we can notice, understand, and manage the blahs with strategies that bring back energy, creativity, and joy.

☑️ What to Expect:

  • Naming the Blahs
     • Why teachers often feel drained in January and February
     • The role of always being “on” in creating burnout
     • How journaling or tracking your energy dips can help predict and prevent them

  • In the Classroom
     • Strategies for shifting toward student-led learning and projects
     • The benefits of teaching what you love and letting your energy be contagious
     • How collaboration and guest speakers can ease your load and refresh the room

  • Mind & Body
     • Noticing fatigue patterns and making small shifts to reset
     • Movement, fresh air, and the science of changing your state
     • Practicing gratitude and kinder self-talk to change your mindset

  • Personal Time
     • Creating intentional, fun plans outside of school
     • Why laughter, concerts, comedy, and small adventures matter
     • How joy outside the classroom restores joy inside the classroom

💧Well Wishes:

If you’ve been feeling stuck in the “blah zone,” know that you’re not alone. The heaviness of these months doesn’t mean you’ve lost your spark, it just means your well needs refilling. Small shifts, little joys, and intentional pauses can make all the difference. Remember that the brighter days are closer than they feel right now. 

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Until next time… be well and do well.

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