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Part 2 Of The 5 Part Series – In The Middle Of It: The Early Signs of Overwhelm We Don’t Notice Until It’s Too Late

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The early signs of overwhelm rarely show up as a clear warning. Most of the time, nothing in particular has gone wrong. The class is still running. You’re still responding, still managing, still doing what you always do. And yet, something has shifted internally. You can feel yourself working harder to stay steady than you […]

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Part 1 Of The 5 Part Series – In The Middle Of It:Teachers, You’re Overloaded — Not Failing

Teachers often experience a buildup of stress even when nothing is visibly wrong, resulting in physiological signs like muscle tension and reduced emotional bandwidth. This internal strain stems from continuous classroom demands, leading to an accumulation of pressure. Brief moment-specific interventions can help alleviate this stress without needing full recovery.