Ep 282: [Summer Rewind] Ep 161: How to Stop Feeling Overwhelmed with This Simple Trick

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Ep 282: [Summer Rewind] Ep 161: How to Stop Feeling Overwhelmed with This Simple Trick

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Ever feel totally overwhelmed trying to juggle multiple preps and endless to-dos? In this throwback episode, I’m sharing my favorite simple trick for reducing overwhelm—using practical strategies straight from the world of manufacturing (seriously!). I’ll walk you through how to find your class’s “minimum viable product” (MVP) so you can focus on what matters most, plus my easy-to-follow 4S organizational method to streamline your planning, grading, and routines. If you’re a secondary teacher looking for mindset shifts, time-saving tips, and ways to actually thrive (not just survive) this school year, you’re in the right place. Hit play for actionable advice to help you calm the chaos and take back your evenings!Too many preps and not enough time? Let’s make your planning period actually work for you. Get the Planning Period Reset Toolkit—a free set of quick-start tools to help you protect your time, focus faster, and finally finish something… even during chaotic school days. https://khristenmassic.com/reset Grab the Warm-Up Wizard--A free Ai Teaching Assistant that will create all your class warm-ups for the week in less than 5 minutes: https://khristenmassic.com/wizardShop my Teachers Pay Teachers store: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Khristen-Massic-Cte-Teacher-Coach

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