Recover from Teacher Burnout with the 3R Reset Framework
Feeling drained after the school year? You’re not alone — and you’re not broken. In this reflective and supportive video, Jeremy Jorgensen introduces the 3R Reset Framework—Rest, Reflect, Reconnect—to help educators recover from burnout and reclaim their energy with intention.
You’ll learn how to identify the signs of exhaustion, practice meaningful rest, reflect without judgment, and reconnect with the parts of yourself that go beyond the classroom. Whether you're collapsing into summer or seeking a more intentional break, this video offers practical tools, heartfelt validation, and a path toward healing.
✨ Teachers are more than their job titles—this summer, remember who you are.
Takeaways
- You're not lazy. You're just exhausted.
- Rest is not the absence of work; it's recovery.
- Compassion is the first act of healing.
- Intentional rest includes saying no to obligations.
- Reflect on what drained your energy this year.
- Journaling can help identify energy-draining tasks.
- Reconnect with joy, not productivity.
- You are more than your job title.
- Give yourself permission to prioritize self-care.
- Building a community can support your well-being.
Chapters
00:00 Understanding Teacher Burnout
02:36 The Reset Framework: Rest, Reflect, Reconnect
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