226. What to Do When You’ve Lost Your Spark in Teaching

Spring might bring renewed energy, but sometimes the spark for teaching is still missing. In this episode, I share what to do when you’ve lost your passion for teaching or feel the weight of teacher burnout. I walk through four steps I call the 4 Rs: remember, reflect, reinforce, and reconsider to help you identify what’s draining your energy, reconnect with what brings you joy, and rebuild teacher motivation. And if the spark still isn’t there, we’ll also talk honestly about whether it might be time to rethink your role, your school, or how to enjoy teaching again in this season!

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Related Episodes and Blog Posts:

• Episode 42, What to Do if You Hate What You Teach
• Episode 65, Considering Changing Schools? 10 Questions to Think Through 
• Episode 66, Tips for Teaching at a Public School vs. a Private School 
• Episode 67, Considering a Teacher Career Change with Guest Daphne Gomez, The Teacher Career Coach
• Episode 68, Evaluating Your Teacher Contract
• Episode 121, Burned Out? When It’s Time to Make a Change 
• Episode 181, What to Do When Your Job Feels Stale (or Maybe Even Boring)

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