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EPISODE · Feb 11, 2026 · 16 MIN

Dealing with Teacher Exhaustion: The February Slump

from The Happy Music Teacher

February is the "longest" short month of the year.In this episode, we tackle the reality of the mid-winter wall and provide a much-needed reality check for music educators. We dive into the 'Sick Day Guilt Trip,' the stress of writing sub plans when you’re unwell, and how to fight the discouragement that comes from the 'Valentine’s Day Extravaganza' comparison trap. Learn the 'Low-Bar Strategy' for dealing with teacher exhaustion, including the concept of the 'Minimum Viable Lesson' to help you find small wins when your energy is at zero.You don’t have to be a superhero this month; you just have to be present.---------------------------------------------------------------------Check out my Black History Month lesson plan bundle: https://thehappymusicteacher.com/product/black-history-month-storybook-lesson-bundle/ 💠 Website: 👉 https://thehappymusicteacher.com/💠 TikTok: 👉 / thehappymusicteacher💠 Instagram: 👉 / thehappymusicteacher💠 The Music Teacher Group 👉 / themusicteachergroup💠 FREE Music Teacher Resources: 👉 https://thehappymusicteacher.com/free

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February is the "longest" short month of the year.In this episode, we tackle the reality of the mid-winter wall and provide a much-needed reality check for music educators. We dive into the 'Sick Day Guilt Trip,' the stress of writing sub plans when...

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