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406. If Last Year Was the Hardest Year of Your Teaching Life, Listen to This
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- Jul 22, 2026
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Summary
In this episode of Beginning Teacher Talk , Dr. Lori Friesen shares an encouraging message for every teacher who ended the last school year feeling overwhelmed, discouraged, or questioning whether they were cut out for teaching. Through three powerful mindset shifts , she explains how a growth mindset for teachers can transform the way we view classroom management challenges, difficult seasons, and our own ability to grow. What You'll Learn: • How a growth mindset can help you move forward after a difficult school year • Why classroom management is a set of skills and systems that can be strengthened • Three mindset shifts that will help you build confidence and leave self-doubt behind • How to learn from last year's challenges without letting them define your future • Why small, intentional changes can create a calmer, more joyful teaching experience Resources Mentioned: • Learn more about Dr. Lori's programs If last year left you feeling exhausted, discouraged, or wondering if teaching was still the right path, this episode is a reminder that one difficult year does not define you. Be sure to listen, subscribe, and share this episode with a teacher who needs a little hope before the new school year begins. Need to set up an elementary classroom? Save your seat at Dr. Lori's new, free class: Discover how to start the next school year calm, confident, and fully in control (without working all summer). Even if you haven't been hired yet, you can't set foot in your school, or you don't know what grade you'll be teaching. Click here to save your seat! https://www.drlorifriesen.com/ready Need to regain control of your classroom? Save your seat at Dr. Lori's new, free class: Save your seat at the tropical island virtual teacher retreat, where we'll talk about how to prevent…