Why Teacher Wellness Can’t Wait Until Winter Break
Episode #2
Your wellness isn’t a luxury—it’s essential for thriving in the classroom
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About This Episode
Grading papers at 11 PM again? Telling yourself you'll focus on wellness when winter break comes?
Your mental health can't wait three months.
In this episode, host Aimee Urdialeș tackles the dangerous myth that teacher self-care can be postponed until you have "more time." Spoiler alert: waiting for winter break to prioritize your wellness is like waiting for your car to break down before changing the oil.
"Your wellness isn't a luxury you can postpone—it's what allows you to show up as the educator your students need, day after day, not just when you're feeling good."
In This Episode You'll Discover:
The real cost of waiting - How chronic stress physically changes your brain and shows up in your classroom
Micro-wellness strategies - Practical practices that take 10 minutes or less and fit your actual schedule
The two-minute reset - A simple technique to use between classes that prevents overwhelm
Lunch liberation - Why eating at your desk is sabotaging your afternoon energy and what to do instead
Transition rituals - How to create clear boundaries between school and personal time
Weekly wellness audit - Three simple questions that provide major insights in just 5 minutes
Permission to prioritize yourself - Why taking care of yourself isn't selfish—it's strategic
Key Takeaways:
This episode introduces the concept of "micro-wellness"—small, consistent actions that create big impact over time. You'll learn how to:
Build wellness practices into systems you already have
Overcome the "teacher martyr complex" that keeps you running on empty
Scale your self-care to match your energy levels
Make wellness sustainable beyond this school year
Key Timestamps
[02:15] The Permission You've Been Waiting For
[05:00] The Real Cost of Postponing Wellness
[08:00] What Chronic Stress Does to Your Brain
[10:30] Micro-Wellness: Small Actions, Big Impact
[18:00] Breaking the Teacher Martyr Complex
[22:00] Your Weekly Wellness Audit
[25:00] Free 5-Day Teacher Wellness Challenge
[26:30] Your Challenge for This Week
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