052 – My 3 Most Devastating #TiredTeacher Wake-Up Calls

We’re about to go waaay beyond lighthearted jokes about being #TeacherTired. Are you ready? This week’s episode is pretty heavy. And raw. It’s not the topic I planned to share with you. But when you have a light bulb lightning-bolt-striking-your-head-and-heart moment, you’ve gotta just go with it, you know? Let me cut straight to the chase. A few days ago, I was listening to a podcast (not CFOL!)… And I got one of those knock-the-wind-out-of-you feelings of conviction. It completely stopped me in my tracks (or rather… stopped me from continuing to put the laundry away. #busted). Here’s what happened. I heard just a few sentences that hit me like a ton of bricks… Because something dawned on me out of the blue: ⚡#1 ➡️I was being a complete jerkwad. That was ROUGH admitting to myself. But the convicting words I heard were exxxxactly what I needed to hear… Even though they felt like a dagger twisting through my heart. So I backed up, and listened again and again… And then an even bigger realization dawned on me: ⚡#2 ➡️There’s been a recurring pattern in my life that needs to end. Now. If you’re feeling #TeacherTired… To the extent that you’re fearing that you’re missing out on too much of what really matters in your life… I’m pretty sure we’re kindred spirits. And I’m positive this episode is for you. If you’re feeling like things are a bit out of whack in your life right now… Trust me. You’re not alone. In this episode, you’ll learn: My 3 most devastating moments from the past 5 years (that have everything to do with feeling like a failure in my personal #TeacherLife). How to receive the exact messages you need to hear and learn the exact lessons you need to learn in your own perfect timing. How to decide what your best next step should be when you experience a wake-up call moment that makes you realize you need to make a big change in your life. JOIN THE MOVEMENT TRUTH: You don’t have to sacrifice your health or happiness to be a great teacher. DARE: Regret-proof your #teacherlife by doing things differently. (Re)discover the life you thought you signed up for. Say goodbye to the #teachertired and say hello to the very best version of yourself. A beta tribe of teacher wellness warriors is launching soon! Get all the tools, strategies, and support you need to reclaim your time, restore your happiness, and transform your mental, emotional, and physical health. Click here to be first in line. Wanna join a community of teachers who are exploring what it means to live your best life in AND out of the classroom? Join our Chalk Full of Life Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/chalk/ Or find the fun on Instagram: @chalkfulloflife Let’s support each other with honest conversations about not being perfect, pursuing what matters most… and doing life together.