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Counselor Chat PodcastThe Essential Podcast for School Counselors Author: Carol Miller, School Counselor
Counselor Chat is a podcast for School Counselors. If you're looking for inspiration, collaboration, easy to implement strategies and a bit of joy, you'll want to listen along with your host, Carol Miller from Counseling Essentials. Share in some real talk and get tips, tricks and learn about tools of the trade with Carol and listen in as she interviews other school counselors who are experts in the field as they share their advice and enjoy a few laughs. Language: en Genres: Education, Education for Kids, How To, Kids & Family Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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143. What If I Don't Feel Motivated To Go Back To Work (ICYMI)
Episode 143
Wednesday, 31 December, 2025
As the calendar turns to a new year, many school counselors find themselves holding a mix of emotions about heading back to work. Motivation might feel low, energy might feel scattered, and that sense of readiness may not be there yet.In this New Year’s Eve re-listen, I'm revisiting Episode 41 of Counselor Chat Podcast, a conversation counselors return to again and again when break comes to an end.This episode is a reminder that feeling unmotivated, heavy, or unsure about returning to school is normal. Motivation does not magically appear on January 1st, and you do not need to have everything figured out before heading back.In this episode, you’ll hear:Why mixed emotions after a break are completely normalHow different breaks can bring different feelings from year to yearThe importance of acknowledging your emotions instead of pushing through themHow reconnecting with your “why” can ground you when motivation feels lowSimple strategies to ease back into work, including building white space into your calendarWhy prioritizing tasks and letting go of doing everything at once mattersThe power of reconnecting with colleagues for support and perspectiveGentle reminders about self care and protecting your energyYou are not alone, and you are allowed to take this transition one step at a time.Mentioned in the Episode:Energy Inventory: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1eXT5jXvwueU39AGvkFYq7-wvom9TiSns/view?usp=sharingGrab the Show Notes: Counselingessentials.org/podcastJoin Perks Counseling Club Membership and get the lessons, small group and individual counseling materials you need. Join now and get your first month free when you sign up for 3 months!Connect with Carol:TpT StoreCounseling Essentials WebsiteInstagramFacebookElementary School Counselor Exchange Facebook GroupCaught In The Middle School Counselors Facebook GroupHigh School Counselor Connection Facebook GroupMentioned in this...
