Teaching Middle School ELA
Teaching Middle School ELA
Caitlin Mitchell
Episode 425: Monday Mindset: The Two Words That Will Save Your Energy This Year
15 minutes Posted Jun 30, 2026 at 6:00 am.
Welcome And The Two Words
The Let Them Theory Explained
Teaching Triggers That Steal Energy
Motivating Students Without Control
Boundaries Compassion And Self-Respect
Choose Yourself And Weekly Challenge
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That moment when you open a brutal parent email before sunrise, or realise your admin still doesn’t see how hard you’re working, can hijack your whole day. We’re sharing a simple mindset that cuts through the noise: “Let them.” Two words, but they can change how you carry the job. We talk through the “Let Them” theory (popularised by Mel Robbins) and why so much teacher burnout comes from the mental, emotional, and energetic load of fighting what we can’t control. If you want a practical te...