Teachers everywhere are running on empty—but why? In this episode, Linda and Ashly break down the real reasons so many educators feel overwhelmed and exhausted. Listen in as we walk through practical, hope-filled steps you can take to regain clarity and peace. If you’re feeling stretched thin, this conversation will help you understand what’s going on beneath the surface—and what you can do starting today!
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00:00 The Overwhelmed Teacher: A Bleak Reality
03:06 Setting Realistic Boundaries
05:56 Planning for Success
09:49 The Perils of Perfectionism
12:37 Finding Joy in Teaching
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Full Plate Training: teach4theheart.com/plate
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Feeling overwhelmed and stretched too thin as a teacher? This training gets to the heart of why the workload feels so heavy—and why simply working longer hours never fixes it. You’ll learn which boundaries matter most, where you can cut back without guilt, and how inviting God into your decisions can bring clarity and peace. Plus, you’ll get practical steps you can start right away to save time, let go of unnecessary pressure, and finally breathe again.
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The Herzog Foundation Institute offers free training events designed specifically for educators like you. In partnership with organizations such as Answers in Genesis and the Museum of the Bible, these trainings provide hands-on strategies, biblical resources, and practical classroom tools to help you integrate faith and learning every day. And the best part? They’re completely free for you and your school or homeschool group.
Whether you’re looking for fresh inspiration for your classroom or professional development to grow your ministry, the Herzog Foundation is here to come alongside you.
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