85. Stay Curious: The One Practic...
85. Stay Curious: The One Practice That Prevents Teacher Burnout

Why Edify: The Teacher Wellness and Resilience Podcast - Str... by Jeremy Jorgensen

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Stay Curious: The One Practice That Prevents Teacher Burnout

The teachers who burn out fastest? They've stopped wondering.

The ones who sustain themselves for decades? They're still curious.

In this episode, I break down why curiosity might be the most powerful (and underutilized) tool you have as a teacher—and how to practice it when you're exhausted, overwhelmed, or burned out.


What you'll learn:

- The 3 research-backed benefits of curiosity (including one that surprised me)

- Why teachers lose their curiosity—and how to get it back

- 3 simple practices you can start today (even if you're exhausted)

- How curiosity connects to the STRONG Framework (T and G pillars)


Key quotes:

"Curiosity shifts you from judgment to wonder—and that's a game-cha ... 

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