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EPISODE · Jul 21, 2026 · 12 MIN

Stop Waiting For Summer To Feel Better

from Unlock Your Teaching Potential · host Jen Rafferty

Have a question for the show? Text us here!I'll kick off the season by challenging the belief that summer break is the only way to recover from teacher burnout, and I'll explain why “I’ll feel better when…” keeps your nervous system stuck in stress, and I'll share a simple micro shift to help us practice real restoration so you can feel better all year, not just when school is out. In this episode, we'll:• why counting down to summer actually blocks your ability to be present• how the nervous system learns that busyness feels normal and “safe” • three awareness questions that reveal where we live on autopilot And, if you haven't pre-ordered your book yet, make sure you do at empowerededucator.com/book. 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! I'll kick off the season by challenging the belief that summer break is the only way to recover from teacher burnout, and I'll explain why “I’ll feel better when…” keeps your nervous system stuck in stress, and I'll share a simple micro shift to help us practice real restoration so you can feel better all year, not just when school is out. In this episode, we'll: • why counting down to summer actually blocks your ability to be present • how t...

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