173 | 5 Myths About Teacher Burnout — And What You Actually Need to Recover - Enjoy Teaching Again | Elementary, Teacher Burnout, Student Behavior, SEL, Classroom Management | Lyssna här

Let's bust five myths about teacher burnout and the recovery from burnout — the myths that keep good, tired teachers stuck including the idea that burnout is simply inevitable. (Spoiler - it's not!)

Because after so many years in education, I've learned that recovery isn't just about doing less or removing yourself from the classroom. It's about having protected time to intentionally step away from what's draining you and reconnect with something that fills you back up.

And for me, that includes a little creativity!

In this episode, we'll talk about:

Why teacher burnout isn't something you simply have to accept
Why "doing less" isn't always the answer
The quiet belief that taking time for yourself is selfish
Why professional growth and recovery don't have to be separate
What teacher-centered, hands-on professional development can look like
My simple R-E-S-T action plan for taking your next step toward recovery

If you've been wondering whether you can actually feel that spark again — I hope this episode gives you a reason to believe you can.

~Elizabeth

Mentioned in This Episode:

Your Oxygen Mask (article) https://theinspiredclassroom.com/2011/06/put-your-oxygen-mask-on-first/

Setting Boundaries (podcast trilogy) https://theinspiredclassroom.com/2026/09/setting-boundaries/

Stop Being Student-Centered (article and video) https://theinspiredclassroom.com/2021/05/stop-being-student-centered/

The Overnight Teacher Art Retreat! Learn more here: https://theinspiredclassroom.com/retreat

Other Resources:

Grab the free RESET Roadmap that takes you through all 5 steps of the framework that leads to improved student behavior and more teacher joy!!

https://theinspiredclassroom.com/roadmap

Have a question you want me to answer on the podcast? Record it here: https://theinspiredclassroom.com/podcast

✨ The Classroom Reset – The online course that helps you improve student behaviors, increase engagement and support students' SEL, so that you can enjoy teaching again.

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