52 | Why Being a Superhero Teacher is Wrecking Your Passion for Teaching

2025-04-03

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You’ve heard it before: “Teachers are superheroes!” But let’s be honest—that cape? It’s heavy. In this episode, I talk about why the “superhero teacher” myth is not only unrealistic, but also unsustainable… and what to focus on instead so you can actually feel inspired, not exhausted. If your passion for teaching is starting to wear you down instead of lift you up, it’s time for a new approach: to shift from trying to do it all, to doing what truly matters—making a real difference without burning out. ~Elizabeth...

You’ve heard it before: “Teachers are superheroes!” But let’s be honest—that cape? It’s heavy.

In this episode, I talk about why the “superhero teacher” myth is not only unrealistic, but also unsustainable… and what to focus on instead so you can actually feel inspired, not exhausted.

If your passion for teaching is starting to wear you down instead of lift you up, it’s time for a new approach: to shift from trying to do it all, to doing what truly matters—making a real difference without burning out.

~Elizabeth

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