Tips for Teachers: How to Reject Extra Duties in Your Area of Expertise Without Feeling Guilty

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Freedom From the Obligatory Teacher Duty Trap: Reclaim Your Time Without Guilt

Are you drowning under a pile of extra "duties" no one else wants - graduation planning, coaching teams, chairing committees? So many teachers get stuck on the never-ending obligatory duty carousel, scared to get off for fear of looking like a slacker or letting students down. This toxicity has to stop!

In this must-listen episode, learn a powerful mindset shift to escape the black hole of undesirable duties without burning bridges. Host Grace Stevens shares the exact script to push back professionally while still being a team player. Discover how to:

💡 Plant seeds early for a smooth "succession plan" transition 
💡 Say "Yes" without being handcuffed to the task forever
💡 Shut down guilt trips from manipulative colleagues or admins 
💡 Advocate for duties aligned with YOUR strengths and passions
💡 Learn the powerful "Yes, AND" strategy, because setting boundaries is not always a yes/no proposition

You pour your heart into nurturing students, but that doesn't mean signing up for every soul-sucking obligatory chore that lands on your plate. Learn how to draw healthy boundaries without jeopardizing your reputation or good standing. 

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