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EPISODE · Jun 30, 2026 · 15 MIN

Episode 425: Monday Mindset: The Two Words That Will Save Your Energy This Year

from Teaching Middle School ELA · host Caitlin Mitchell

That moment when you open a brutal parent email before sunrise, or realise your admin still doesn’t see how hard you’re working, can hijack your whole day. We’re sharing a simple mindset that cuts through the noise: “Let them.” Two words, but they can change how you carry the job.We talk through the “Let Them” theory (popularised by Mel Robbins) and why so much teacher burnout comes from the mental, emotional, and energetic load of fighting what we can’t control.If you want a practical teacher mindset for classroom management, boundaries, and educator wellness, press play. Then subscribe, share this with a teacher who needs it, and leave a review so more educators can find the message.Please join us for our FREE Writing workshop this July: ebteacher.com/writing-workshop

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That moment when you open a brutal parent email before sunrise, or realise your admin still doesn’t see how hard you’re working, can hijack your whole day. We’re sharing a simple mindset that cuts through the noise: “Let them.” Two words, but they can change how you carry the job. We talk through the “Let Them” theory (popularised by Mel Robbins) and why so much teacher burnout comes from the mental, emotional, and energetic load of fighting what we can’t control. If you want a practical te...

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