76. Teacher Burnout Causes: How External Validation Fuels Burnout (and What to Do Instead)
Update: 2025-10-10
Description
In this episode of Next Level Teacher, Brenna shares a personal story about how a single offhand comment made her question her teaching ability—and even her self-worth.
She explores how depending on external validation is one of the hidden teacher burnout causes, and why rooting our confidence internally is the key to resilience.
She explores how depending on external validation is one of the hidden teacher burnout causes, and why rooting our confidence internally is the key to resilience.
In this Episode You’ll learn:
✅ Why external validation never feels like enough
✅ How relying on outside approval creates burnout for teachers
✅ A simple mindset shift to help you remember your unshakable worth
✅ Listen in for encouragement and practical insight on breaking free from the cycle of conditional self-worth.
Related Episodes:
🎙️ Episode 4: Your Infinite Worth
🎙️ Episode 20: When Teachers Make Mistakes
🎙️ Episode 44: Embracing Imperfection - Breaking Free From Teacher Perfectionism
Resources & Links:
💻 Course: Calm in the Classroom: Modern Day Solutions to Teacher Stress, Overwhelm, and Anxiety - The necessary teacher training you didn't get (but probably need!) Click HERE for more info! Use the discount code PODCAST to get over 25% off!
📷 Follow Brenna on Instagram: @Next.Level.Teacher
🔗 Learn more at The Next Level Teacher Blog. Click HERE!
📷 Follow Brenna on Instagram: @Next.Level.Teacher
🔗 Learn more at The Next Level Teacher Blog. Click HERE!
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