262. Crashing Isn't Resting: The Summer Teacher Mistake to Skip This Year

In this episode, we explore why crashing on the couch isn’t the same as true recovery and share our four-part framework for summer restoration: relax, refresh, refocus, and recharge. We talk about how to know when you might need each type of recovery, the common traps teachers fall into during summer break, and how to create a more intentional approach to rest so you can head into the next school year feeling like yourself again.

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Related Episodes to Enjoy:

• Episode 260. A 7-Day Decompression Plan for the First Week of Summer
• Episode 197. A Teacher Summer Self Care and Recovery Plan That Doesn’t Feel Like Work
• Episode 130. The 2 Things Teachers Need to Refuel This Summer
• Episode 12. Recovering from the School Year
• Episode 65. Make an Easy Plan For Your Perfect Teacher Summer: Recovery and Readiness

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