EPISODE · Jul 28, 2026 · 9 MIN
August Is The Sunday Of Summer
from Unlock Your Teaching Potential · host Jen Rafferty
Have a question for the show? Text us here!August starts to feel like the Sunday of summer, and we can sense the back-to-school dread creeping in long before we step into the building. We break down why counting down doesn’t protect us and practice a tiny shift that brings our attention back to the life right in front of us. • how anticipatory dread “taxes you twice” and fails as preparation • the hidden habit of mentally clocking in early and bringing school worries home • choosing the feeling we want to cultivate, like calm, ease, freedom, or joy • three questions that reveal when the countdown shows up and what it costs • a micro shift to notice the thought and gently return to the present moment And if today's episode gave you something to sit with, leave a review so more educators can find this podcast and subscribe so you don't miss an episode. Let’s keep the conversation going! Find me at: empowerededucator.comGet the book at: empowerededucator.com/bookInstagram: @jenrafferty_Facebook: Empowered Educator Faculty Room
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Have a question for the show? Text us here! August starts to feel like the Sunday of summer, and we can sense the back-to-school dread creeping in long before we step into the building. We break down why counting down doesn’t protect us and practice a tiny shift that brings our attention back to the life right in front of us. • how anticipatory dread “taxes you twice” and fails as preparation • the hidden habit of mentally clocking in early and bringing school worries home ...
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