“Every day is a crazy day. It’s fine.”

There’s a line in this recent EdWeek article that instantly grabbed my attention:

“Every day is a crazy day. It’s fine.”

It’s from Rachel Griggs-Hopkins, a high school math teacher in California. And honestly, the sentiment feels like the unofficial motto of 2025.

The article paints a familiar picture: students still recovering academically and emotionally, chronic absenteeism, staffing shortages, and a whole lot of unpredictability.

And yet, what struck me most was the undercurrent of hope.

Educators showing up.
Leaning into relationships.
Making meaning out of the mess.

Not pretending it’s easy. But still here. And that matters.

So if you’ve been wondering whether what you’re doing is making a difference—
If you’ve been feeling the weight of all that’s still unresolved—
I just want to say: You’re not alone.

The next time you're overwhelmed or unsure where to begin, try this prompt:

What is one thing I can do today that aligns with my values?

It’s a quick way to reconnect to your purpose—especially when everything feels like too much.

If you’re looking for more spaces to reflect, reconnect, and build your capacity to coach and lead with clarity and care, I’d love to see you at one of my upcoming in-person workshops.

Whether it’s in-person or in your inbox, I promise tol be there, not just to teach, but to walk alongside you—offering tools, guidance, and reminders that you don’t have to do this alone.

P.S. You can read the full article here: Teaching in 2025: “Every Day is a Crazy Day. It’s Fine.”

P.P.S. I also want to acknowledge the language in the article's title. Words like “crazy” can inadvertently carry harm. At Bright Morning, we try to choose alternatives that are more inclusive and reflective of what we really mean—words like chaotic, intense, unpredictable, or overwhelming. Language shapes our world, and it matters that we keep learning together.