# Don't Wish Your Summer Away: A Teacher's Guide to Rest, Renewal and Wellbeing

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Podcast: [Helping Teachers Thrive](https://stenobird.com/podcast/helping-teachers-thrive-6305601)
Published: 2026-07-21T23:01:00+00:00
Episode link: https://shows.acast.com/tem-s-teaching-tips/episodes/6a5e30b9e3a16a6488c2f116
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Duration seconds: 385

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DESCRIPTION: In this opening episode, Tem encourages teachers to make the most of their summer break without guilt. She explores the balance between rest and preparation, emphasising that wellbeing looks different for everyone. Whether that means getting organised for the new academic year early or focusing on personal goals and hobbies, the key message is to use the holidays intentionally, avoid last-minute stress, and build sustainable habits that support wellbeing throughout the school year. If you would like to enquire about trauma-informed training, please contact Tem at tem@helpingteachersthrive.com or book a call: https://calendly.com/tem-helpingteachersthrive/60   KEY TAKEAWAYS: There is no single right way to spend the summer holidays; teachers should do what genuinely helps them feel rested and prepared. Completing some school-related preparation early can reduce anxiety and create a more relaxing break later on. Use the summer break to reconnect with personal goals, hobbies, and experiences that have been postponed during the school year. Establish wellbeing habits during the holidays that can be maintained when the new academic year begins. Go to The Helping Teachers Thrive Hub  to unlock exclusive content, strengthen your skills and access resources to help level up and thrive in your teaching profession for the price of a coffee! (link in the valuable resources section below) BEST MOMENTS: “I don't want us to be wishing our life away and counting down the days and worrying about school and worrying about what's coming up.” “If feeling more ready for the academic year means that you spend the first couple of weeks of your holiday preparing your classroom, preparing your resources, planning your lessons, then go for it.” “You do what suits yo…

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