Consider Yourself Hugged

Today is a mix of teacher stories, life lessons, and a little bit of joy (including Michelle’s puppy yoga adventure!).We kick things off with some behind-the-scenes tech glitches—because let’s be honest, podcasting isn’t always glamorous. Then we dive into a real conversation about the Sunday Scaries. Tami shares how her anxiety as a teacher used to make Sundays unbearable, even leading to missed community time. Michelle opens up about her own “scaries” and how holding on to “the way things have always been done” made teaching harder.Here's what we talk about:How teachers can design their year instead of letting the year design them.The dangers of perfectionism and comparison (like trying to be the next TikTok Super Teacher!!!).Why setting boundaries early in your teaching career can protect your joy and help prevent burnout.How parents and teachers can connect with kids through simple daily rituals and better questions than “How was your day?”We remind ourselves and you: your strength is in being you. I