Habits are the secret sauce to keeping ourselves sane and productive, especially in the whirlwind that is school counseling. Without solid habits, our days can feel like one giant juggling act, constantly reacting to the next emergency instead of proactively supporting our students.

School counselors, are you feeling the weight of being the emotional anchor on your campus? In this post, inspired by the “School for School Counselors” podcast, we explore how to balance joy with realistic expectations to prevent burnout. Being the go-to problem solver is a heavy burden, but it doesn’t have to lead to exhaustion.