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EPISODE · Dec 23, 2025 · 6 MIN

Teacher Self-Care During Winter Break: Permission to Actually Rest

from If Teachers Ruled the World · host Leah Cleary

Winter break is here, but many teachers feel pressured to be productive instead of resting. In this episode of If Teachers Ruled the World, host Leah Cleary shares her honest experience of winter break and gives teachers permission to actually rest.Learn why teacher self-care during break is essential, not selfish. Discover how to manage the pressure to "catch up" on everything you've put on hold. Understand why your teaching brain never fully disconnects (and why that's okay). This episode addresses teacher burnout recovery and work-life balance with practical, compassionate advice for exhausted educators.Perfect for teachers struggling with winter break guilt, educator mental health, and the constant pressure of lesson planning and grading. Check out the show notes at leahcleary.com.

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