# 389: How to Start Fresh (Even If Last Year Was Hard)

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Published: 2026-06-29T09:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://teach4theheart.com/389
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LEARN MORE at http://teach4theheart.com/389 So, last school year didn't go as you hoped, and it's hard not to carry that into a new one. How do you actually start fresh when discouragement, frustration, or self-doubt are still lingering? In this episode, Linda and Jen share simple, practical steps to reset your mindset, let go of the past, and step into the new school year with clarity and confidence. 00:00 Overcoming Classroom Challenges 02:43 Believing in Change 05:36 Creating a Classroom Management Plan 12:51 Teaching Procedures and Expectations 15:35 Insisting on Consistency 20:21 Building Relationships and Teaching Effectively Resources/Links Mentioned: Your Smooth-Running Class: https://teach4theheart.com/smooth How to Teach Procedures: https://teach4theheart.com/how-to-teach-procedures-that-your-students-will-actually-follow/

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