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May 1, 2026 13 min

Finish Strong: One Step at a Time

from Designed to Win by Dara Leigh Hosted by Dara Leigh

Host offers a brief, heartfelt message for teachers, students, and parents as the school year winds down, reminding listeners to keep going and not give up. Drawing on Galatians 6:9, the episode emphasizes taking things one step at a time, finding small moments of joy, and encouraging one another to finish the year strong. Host Dara draws on her experience as a parent and educator to explain why children who avoid work often aren’t lazy but may struggle with dyslexia, ADHD, executive function, or overwhelm. Labels can damage confidence, and understanding the root causes matters. The episode offers practical steps: ask “what’s getting in the way,” break tasks into small steps, use routines and planners, lean on strength-based learning, and create a safe space and community support to help kids succeed. #DesignedToWin #YourChildIsNotLazy #ADHDStudents #DyslexiaSupport #ExecutiveFunction #LearningDifferences #ParentingTeens #HelpingStudents #StudentConfidence #SchoolStruggles#DesignedToWin#FinishStrong#DontGiveUp#KeepGoing#OneStepAtATime#FaithOverFear#StudentSuccess#TeacherLife#EndOfSchoolYear#YouAreCloserThanYouThink WEBSITE :daraleigh.com click here: https://www.dara-leigh.com/ FOR "From Stuck to Started: 7-day Identity Reset challenge" FREE Download of Special Education Definitions and Breakdown. Also, get the free download on SPECIAL EDUCATION IEP And 504. youtube: "Designed to win by dara leigh "

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Feeling overwhelmed at the end of the school year? This episode is a reminder to take it one step at a time and hold on—because you’re closer to your breakthrough than you think.

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Finish Strong: One Step at a Time

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  1. 0:05 Welcome to Design to Win
  2. 2:19 The Challenge of End-of-Year Stress
  3. 4:45 Taking One Step at a Time
  4. 6:47 Finding Joy Amidst the Chaos
  5. 9:15 Encouragement for Students and Teachers
  6. 10:24 Closing Thoughts and Final Encouragement

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