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EPISODE · Jul 24, 2025 · 17 MIN

210. Can’t Miss Classic: 4 Ways Teachers Can Lighten Their Mental Load This School Year

from Teacher Approved: Elementary Teacher Tips & Strategies

We're bringing you a summer replay that's all about decision fatigue - that overwhelming feeling when your brain is running on empty from making 1,500 decisions before lunch. In this episode, we break down why teachers are uniquely susceptible to mental exhaustion and share four practical strategies to lighten your decision-making load. Whether you're mapping out your classroom, planning new routines, or just trying to choose which planner to buy, we'll help you reduce overwhelm and set yourself up for a calmer school year. Prefer to read? Grab the original episode transcript and resources in the show notes here: https://www.secondstorywindow.net/podcast/decision-fatigue-teachers/Resources:Join the Teacher Approved Club!Connect with us on Instagram @2ndstorywindow.Shop our teacher-approved resources.Join our Facebook group, Teacher ApprovedLeave your review on Apple Podcasts!Related Episodes to Enjoy:Episode 77, 3 Reasons Why a First Day of School Script Will Save Your SanityEpisode 64, Your Summer To Do List – How Teachers Can Choose the Best Tasks for Big ImpactEpisode 19, Your Back to School Goals

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