Episode 319: How Prepping on Fridays Can Change Your Life

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Imagine this: It’s Friday afternoon, the classroom is finally quiet, and you’re standing at a crossroads—do you take a little extra time to prep for next week, or do you head out and deal with it later? If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone. In today’s episode of the Teaching Middle School ELA podcast, we’re diving into something that might just transform your teaching life: How Prepping on Fridays Can Change Your Life.

It might sound like a small shift, but choosing to spend just 30 to 45 minutes each Friday setting yourself up for the week ahead can create a ripple effect that touches every part of your life. Less weekend stress. More clarity on Monday. A stronger connection to your goals—and yes, more time to actually enjoy your weekend.

This episode is your invitation to stop dreading Sunday nights and start reclaiming your peace. We’ll talk about the mindset, the strategy, and the practical steps to make Friday prep a habit you actually look forward to. You deserve to step into each week calm, confident, and ready. Let’s make it happen—starting today.

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