If you're an elementary teacher in your first few years of teaching and you're having a hard time staying motivated because it feels really hard, this show is for you. I've been there, I know how hard it is - and better yet, I know what you can do to find relief right away so you can get on with becoming the teacher you've always dreamed of being.  Join me in this week's show, where I share my own personal strategies for staying in the game and giving it my all, even when it feels like the last thing I want to be doing. ? To get the complete show notes for this episode, go to: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/blog/how-to-stay-motivated-and-focused-when-it-feels-hard If you're struggling with classroom management, learn more about Your Chaos to Confidence Classroom Management System here: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/confidence Connect with Lori and other new teachers by joining our Beginning Teacher Talk Private FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/BeginningTeacherTalkGroup/ Check out Lori's TpT store (Beginning Teacher Talk): https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Beginning-Teacher-Talk Connect with Lori on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/drlorifriesen/ Connect with Lori on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drlorifriesen  If the Beginning Teacher Talk podcast is helping you in your teaching and if you're feeling extra loving, I would be so grateful if you would leave a positive review for the show! Your kind words mean the world to me. Just click here to leave your review now (and be entered into our draw for a $25 Amazon Gift Card)! I hope you have a wonderful week, and remember - just because you are a beginning elementary teacher, there is no need for you to struggle like one. Xo Lori P.S. Do you have your copy of my FREE Ultimate Classroom Management Checklist? Get yours by clicking here now! https://www.drlorifriesen.com/ultimate-classroom-management-checklist