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Episode 425: Monday Mindset: The Two Words That Will Save Your Energy This Year
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- Teaching Middle School ELA
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- Jun 30, 2026
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Summary
That moment when you open a brutal parent email before sunrise, or realise your admin still doesn’t see how hard you’re working, can hijack your whole day. We’re sharing a simple mindset that cuts through the noise: “Let them.” Two words, but they can change how you carry the job. We talk through the “Let Them” theory (popularised by Mel Robbins) and why so much teacher burnout comes from the mental, emotional, and energetic load of fighting what we can’t control. If you want a practical te...