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Episode 396: Monday Mindset: What to Do When Everything Starts to Slip
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- Teaching Middle School ELA
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- Mar 23, 2026
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- 557
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Summary
In today's Monday Mindset, March and April can feel like the point where everything starts slipping at once. You’re running on fumes, your students are restless, and the pull of summer makes every small task feel bigger than it should. We’re talking about that exact moment and the counterintuitive fix that actually makes the rest of the year easier: leaning into structure instead of letting it slide. We unpack why loosening routines, expectations, and boundaries doesn’t bring relief, it crea...