Bathroom Break 014 - You’re Still a Good Teacher if You’re Not Inspired Right Now

If you’ve been showing up to work feeling more “meh” than “motivated,” this episode is for you. In “You’re Still a Good Teacher If You’re Not Inspired Right Now,” we’re talking about those seasons where teaching feels more like survival than inspiration — and why that doesn’t make you a bad teacher. Host Oliver Chadwick reminds us that burnout, exhaustion, and emotional fatigue aren’t signs of failure — they’re signs you’ve been caring hard for too long without enough recovery time. This short episode is your permission slip to stop chasing inspiration and instead focus on sustainability. You don’t have to sparkle every day to make a difference — showing up is still enough. Take five minutes to breathe, release the guilt, and remember: your value as an educator isn’t measured by how inspired you feel — it’s measured by how much heart you bring, even on the tired days.