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4 Simple Ways to Relieve End-of-Year Stress [#165]

Author
Kelsey Sorenson, Elementary Teacher, Homeschool Mom, and Life Coach
Published
Tue 01 Apr 2025
Episode Link
https://educateandrejuvenate.com/podcast/relieve-end-of-year-stress/

The final stretch of the school year can feel like a marathon where you’re somehow expected to sprint the whole way. Testing season, classroom cleanup, IEPs, assemblies, final grades—and the emotional rollercoaster that comes with saying goodbye to your students. It’s no wonder that so many teachers end up exhausted, overwhelmed, and running on fumes.

But here’s the thing: the end of the year doesn’t have to drain you. It’s possible to wrap things up feeling a little more grounded, present, and even energized. In this post, we’re breaking down four simple (but powerful) ways to relieve end-of-year stress so you can finish strong—without burning out in the process.

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