Let It Be: A Gentle Reset for Teachers This Summer
In a culture obsessed with doing, what if your power lies in being? This episode of the Why Edify Podcast invites educators to embrace stillness, ease, and intentional recovery. Whether you're just finishing the school year or already thinking ahead, this reflection offers permission to pause, breathe, and reconnect with what truly matters.
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You’ll hear:
- Insights from Shanna Martin on sustainable teaching and podcasting
- A calming summer reset strategy through “flip flop moments”
- Stoic wisdom on letting go and finding inner peace
- Gentle somatic practices to reset your nervous system
- 5 low-pressure actions to restore your well-being
This is your space to reflect, reset, and realign. No hustle, just heart. 🌱
✨ What does rest look like for you—not what you've been told it should be?
Takeaways
- The importance of allowing oneself to rest and reflect.
- Joy grows from creating space, not urgency.
- Mindfulness practices can help reset the nervous system.
- Stoicism teaches us to focus on what we can control.
- Reflection can lead to clarity and personal growth.
- Rest looks different for everyone; find what works for you.
- Gentle actions can support well-being without pressure.
- Building a supportive community can enhance personal growth.
- Intentional living is key to a fulfilling life.
- You don't have to be productive; just be present.
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