Dear Reader,

Tell me if this sounds familiar…

Your May calendar looks like a confetti bomb exploded on it—field trips, final reports, IEP marathons, sports tournaments, class parties, and oh yeah, trying to remember when you last drank a glass of actual water. Somewhere between chasing down overdue library books and attending yet another “mandatory” meeting that could’ve been an email, you’re wondering if it’s even possible to finish this school year with a shred of energy left.

If you’re secretly fantasizing about a June spent horizontal on the couch with a cold drink and zero obligations, I see you. And you’re not wrong for wanting that.

Here’s the truth most people don’t say out loud: This season isn’t about thriving—it’s about surviving with grace.

So, what if we reframed success for the next few weeks?

Instead of pushing yourself to “do it all,” try this simple, sustainable shift:

✨ Adopt a Bare Minimum Care Plan.

Not the Pinterest-perfect version. The realistic, “I’m hanging on by a thread” version.

• Morning Reset: Drink a full glass of water before your coffee. That’s it. You win.
• Midday Reset: Say “no” to one thing. A meeting, a request, an extra task. Just one.
• Evening Wind-Down: Give yourself 10 screen-free minutes. Hot shower, a brain dump journal, or simply sit in the quiet.

Let these tiny moments be the lifeboats that keep you afloat until that final bell rings.

🏱 Bonus Support: Your “Finish Gently, Start Summer Sooner” Self-Care Plan

Because sometimes, we just need a simple plan that meets us exactly where we are.

I created this quick, printable guide to help you protect what’s left of your energy (and sanity), so you can finish the year without running yourself into the ground. It’s filled with tiny, doable resets and permission slips to remind you: you’re doing enough, and you ARE enough.

✨ Grab Your Free EOY Self-Care Plan Here​

Take what serves you, skip the rest, and remember—rest is productive.

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With love, respect, and appreciation always,

Rachel

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P.S. If you’re sitting there wondering—is there a way to do life and teaching that doesn’t always feel this hard?

The answer is Yes, my friend.

When you’re ready to explore it —on your timeline, without pressure— I’d love to show you what’s possible through the Teacher to Entrepreneur (T2E) Bootcamp. Spring session starts soon. It’s a gentle, step-by-step path to more freedom, flexibility, and the joy of teaching on your terms.

Browse my menu of services and resources here ⬇️