EP213 The breaking point that led to my sabbatical (and what’s next)

<p>The spring and summer of 2020 were some of the darkest times of my life, both personally and professionally. In this episode, I want to offer a bit more of myself and my journey with you:</p> <ul> <li>My struggle with depression and anxiety</li> <li>Professional burnout and lack of motivation</li> <li>COVID and the disillusionment of offering solutions for schools when there aren’t any good ones</li> <li>Where my train metaphorically derailed and I lost sight of the destination</li> <li>The choice to cut out non-essential obligations and go offline in December</li> <li>The response (and pushback) to my sabbatical announcement</li> <li>Why I’ve never seen stepping away from work as a weakness (this wasn't the first or last time)</li> <li>How I used my time offline in December</li> <li>Why the sabbatical was not a cure-all, and coming back was harder than anticipated</li> <li>The path back: finding the spark of inspiration and nurturing it into a roaring flame</li> </ul> <p>Thank you for allowing me these weeks to heal, breathe, regroup, and clarify my vision for the year ahead.</p> <p>Thank you for your messages, and for encouraging me even though I did not have the strength to encourage you.</p> <p>Thank you for believing in me and my work. I may have taken a pause, but this work does not end. The next phase of our journey together is now underway.</p> <p><a href= "https://thecornerstoneforteachers.com/truth-for-teachers-podcast/the-breaking-point-that-led-to-my-sabbatical/"> Click here to read the transcript and participate in the discussion</a> or, <a href= "https://www.facebook.com/groups/truthforteachers/">join our podcast Facebook group here</a> to connect with other teachers and discuss the Truth for Teachers' podcast episodes.</p>