Send us a textEpisode Summary:December isn’t just tinsel and teacher mugs. It’s also the season when most educators crash - emotionally, physically, and financially. In this powerful kickoff to her “12 Gifts of Christmas” series, this episode delivers the first three transformative gifts every burned-out teacher needs:🎁 Gift #1: Permission to RestWhy your body’s exhaustion isn’t laziness. It’s the result of systemic design. Vanessa hands you a literal and metaphorical permission slip to stop apologizing for rest.🎁 Gift #2: A Guided Gratitude ReflectionGratitude isn’t toxic positivity. It’s a secret weapon in career transition. Learn how to reframe your teaching experience as proof of your strength, skill, and value as a headstart on resumes and an updated LinkedIn Page.🎁 Gift #3: The Courage to Dream AgainDreaming is an act of resistance. Vanessa offers a compassionate path back to your future, with baby steps, brave moments, and a gentle reminder that your courage doesn’t need to roar.Along the way, Vanessa also tackles:The real math behind “paid vacations” (spoiler: you’re not)How loan reclassifications are gatekeeping leadership rolesThe student loan trap that targets teachers, nurses, and social workersWhy burnout is not your fault—and what to do with the wisdom it left behind💌 GRAB YOUR FREE DECEMBER GIFTS:These three resources are yours to download — no strings attached.🎁 Gift #1: Permission to Rest 🎁 Gift #2: Gratitude Reflection Guide 🎁 Gift #3: Courage to Dream WorksheetNeed help getting them? Email Vanessa directly at [email protected] and she’ll send them your way.👋 CONNECT WITH VANESSAYou are not alone—and you were never the problem. Stay connected for weekly wisdom and resources:💌 Email: [email protected]📱 Call or Text: 512-640-9099📅 Book a Free Discovery Call: teachersintransition.com/calendar🔗 Bluesky: @beyondteaching.bsky.social📸 Instagram & Threads: @teachers.in.transition👍 Facebook: Teachers in Transition🐦 X (Twitter): @EduExitStrategy🎧 Listen & Subscribe!Available on Apple, Spotify, Buzzsprout & everywhere you get your podcasts.   The transcript to this podcast is found on the episode’s homepage at Buzzsprout

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