Monday Reset Before the Bell

Julissa Cortez

Start your week with clarity, calm, and purpose. Monday Reset Before the Bell is a weekly podcast for educators who want to center themselves spiritually and mentally before stepping into the classroom. Hosted by Julissa, each short episode delivers practical encouragement, reflection, and truth to help teachers reset and refocus. Tune in every Monday at 5:00 AM — just in time to beat the bell.

  1. When You Feel Like You’re Behind

    May 18

    When You Feel Like You’re Behind

    Ever look around your classroom and feel like you’re instantly losing a race? Behind on grading, behind on lesson plans, behind on data, and convinced that every other teacher has it completely together? It’s easy to let that quiet pressure chase you through the halls, forcing you to rush through your day and second-guess your impact. But constantly running on the treadmill of "never enough" steals your ability to notice the beautiful moments happening right in front of you. In this week’s Monday Reset, we are stepping off the treadmill. We dive into Ecclesiastes 3:11 to remind ourselves that growth doesn’t have to happen all at once to be meaningful. If your desk is covered in sticky notes and your to-do list is entirely unfinished, this episode is your permission slip to take a breath. You aren't failing; you're just in process. 📖 Key Verse: Ecclesiastes 3:11: "He has made everything beautiful in its time." 💬 Stay Connected If today’s episode helped you pause or breathe a little deeper: 🎧 Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or YouTube ⭐️ Leave a review — it helps more teachers find encouragement 📨 Share this episode with a fellow educator who might need it 📲 Tag a teacher friend who could use a fresh start this Monday. #MondayResetBeforeTheBell #TeacherLife #EducatorEncouragement 📅 Weekly Rhythm with Julissa ✝️ Morning Devotionals: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday @ 5:00 AM 📖 Sunday Bible Study: Sundays @ 10:00 AM 🔥 Thursday Word: Thursdays @ 7:00 PM 🍃 Educator Reset: Mondays @ 5:00 AM (This show!) 🔗 Share the Journey 🙌 Tag me on Instagram: [@YourHandle] with your #MondayReset moment 💌 Want to support the show? Leave a review or send it to a fellow teacher 🌟 You are not alone in this, grace will meet you every Monday

    3 min
  2. When You Feel Rushed All Day

    May 4

    When You Feel Rushed All Day

    Monday morning usually starts with a race against the clock. Before the bell rings, before the emails start flying, and before the first "to-do" list item is checked, there is a choice to be made. In this Monday Reset, I share how to trade "hurry" for "wisdom." If you feel like you're already behind, this word is for you. Today’s Monday Reset: The "Hurry" Trap: Why a rushed spirit is a distracted spirit. Redeeming the Time: Seeing your hours as a gift to be managed, not a burden to be survived. Intentional Pacing: How to carry the peace of Christ into a high-speed environment. 📖 Key Verse: "So teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom." — Psalm 90:12 💬 Stay Connected If today’s episode helped you pause or breathe a little deeper: 🎧 Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or YouTube ⭐️ Leave a review — it helps more teachers find encouragement 📨 Share this episode with a fellow educator who might need it 📲 Tag a teacher friend who could use a fresh start this Monday. #MondayResetBeforeTheBell #TeacherLife #EducatorEncouragement 📅 Weekly Rhythm with Julissa ✝️ Morning Devotionals: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday @ 5:00 AM 📖 Sunday Bible Study: Sundays @ 10:00 AM 🔥 Thursday Word: Thursdays @ 7:00 PM 🍃 Educator Reset: Mondays @ 5:00 AM (This show!)

    3 min
  3. Don’t Let Your Heart Get Hard

    Apr 27

    Don’t Let Your Heart Get Hard

    There are moments in teaching that can slowly affect your heart. 📖 Key Verse: Hebrews 3:15: "Today, if you hear His voice, do not harden your hearts." 💬 Stay Connected If today’s episode helped you pause or breathe a little deeper: 🎧 Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or YouTube ⭐️ Leave a review — it helps more teachers find encouragement 📨 Share this episode with a fellow educator who might need it 📲 Tag a teacher friend who could use a fresh start this Monday. #MondayResetBeforeTheBell #TeacherLife #EducatorEncouragement 📅 Weekly Rhythm with Julissa ✝️ Morning Devotionals: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday @ 5:00 AM 📖 Sunday Bible Study: Sundays @ 10:00 AM 🔥 Thursday Word: Thursdays @ 7:00 PM 🍃 Educator Reset: Mondays @ 5:00 AM (This show!)

    4 min
  4. When You Feel Like You’re Repeating Yourself All Day

    Mar 30

    When You Feel Like You’re Repeating Yourself All Day

    Before the doors open, before the questions start, before the first “I forgot” of the day… Take a breath. This is your moment to slow down before everything picks up. 📖 Key Verse: "Preach the word; be prepared in season and out of season; correct, rebuke and encourage—with great patience and careful instruction." 💬 Stay Connected If today’s episode helped you pause or breathe a little deeper: 🎧 Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or YouTube ⭐️ Leave a review — it helps more teachers find encouragement 📨 Share this episode with a fellow educator who might need it 📲 Tag a teacher friend who could use a fresh start this Monday. #MondayResetBeforeTheBell #TeacherLife #EducatorEncouragement 📅 Weekly Rhythm with Julissa ✝️ Morning Devotionals: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday @ 5:00 AM 📖 Sunday Bible Study: Sundays @ 10:00 AM 🔥 Thursday Word: Thursdays @ 7:00 PM 🍃 Educator Reset: Mondays @ 5:00 AM (This show!)

    3 min
  5. Letting Go of the Need to Have Everything Perfect

    Mar 16

    Letting Go of the Need to Have Everything Perfect

    There is quiet pressure in teaching to have everything ready. The lesson should be polished. The slides should look right. The classroom should be organized. The plan should go exactly the way you imagined it. 📖 Key Verse: Zechariah 4:10: "Do not despise these small beginnings, for the Lord rejoices to see the work begin." 💬 Stay Connected If today’s episode helped you pause or breathe a little deeper: 🎧 Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or YouTube ⭐️ Leave a review — it helps more teachers find encouragement 📨 Share this episode with a fellow educator who might need it 📲 Tag a teacher friend who could use a fresh start this Monday. #MondayResetBeforeTheBell #TeacherLife #EducatorEncouragement 📅 Weekly Rhythm with Julissa ✝️ Morning Devotionals: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday @ 5:00 AM 📖 Sunday Bible Study: Sundays @ 10:00 AM 🔥 Thursday Word: Thursdays @ 7:00 PM 🍃 Educator Reset: Mondays @ 5:00 AM (This show!) 🔗 Share the Journey 🙌 Tag me on Instagram: [@YourHandle] with your #MondayReset moment 💌 Want to support the show? Leave a review or send it to a fellow teacher 🌟 You are not alone in this, grace will meet you every Monday

    3 min
  6. Teaching When Your Patience Feels Thin

    Mar 9

    Teaching When Your Patience Feels Thin

    Before the emails start coming in, before the hallway noise picks up, before the first bell rings… Take a slow breath. Let this be your quiet moment before the day begins. 📖 Key Verse: James 1:19: "Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry." 💬 Stay Connected If today’s episode helped you pause or breathe a little deeper: 🎧 Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or YouTube ⭐️ Leave a review — it helps more teachers find encouragement 📨 Share this episode with a fellow educator who might need it 📲 Tag a teacher friend who could use a fresh start this Monday. #MondayResetBeforeTheBell #TeacherLife #EducatorEncouragement 📅 Weekly Rhythm with Julissa ✝️ Morning Devotionals: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday @ 5:00 AM 📖 Sunday Bible Study: Sundays @ 10:00 AM 🔥 Thursday Word: Thursdays @ 7:00 PM 🍃 Educator Reset: Mondays @ 5:00 AM (This show!) 🔗 Share the Journey 🙌 Tag me on Instagram: [@YourHandle] with your #MondayReset moment 💌 Want to support the show? Leave a review or send it to a fellow teacher 🌟 You are not alone in this, grace will meet you every Monday

    4 min
  7. When the Connection Feels Off

    Feb 23

    When the Connection Feels Off

    Each week, we take a few minutes to reflect, reset, and realign before stepping into the classroom. 📖 Key Verse: Colossians 3:23 says, Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart. 💬 Stay Connected If today’s episode helped you pause or breathe a little deeper: 🎧 Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or YouTube ⭐️ Leave a review — it helps more teachers find encouragement 📨 Share this episode with a fellow educator who might need it 📲 Tag a teacher friend who could use a fresh start this Monday. #MondayResetBeforeTheBell #TeacherLife #EducatorEncouragement 📅 Weekly Rhythm with Julissa ✝️ Morning Devotionals: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday @ 5:00 AM 📖 Sunday Bible Study: Sundays @ 10:00 AM 🔥 Thursday Word: Thursdays @ 7:00 PM 🍃 Educator Reset: Mondays @ 5:00 AM (This show!)

    3 min
  8. Don’t Carry the Last Class Into the Next One

    Feb 9

    Don’t Carry the Last Class Into the Next One

    📖 Key Verse: 2 Corinthians 5:17 reminds us, ‘The old has gone, the new is here." 💬 Stay Connected If today’s episode helped you pause or breathe a little deeper: 🎧 Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or YouTube ⭐️ Leave a review — it helps more teachers find encouragement 📨 Share this episode with a fellow educator who might need it 📲 Tag a teacher friend who could use a fresh start this Monday. #MondayResetBeforeTheBell #TeacherLife #EducatorEncouragement 📅 Weekly Rhythm with Julissa ✝️ Morning Devotionals: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday @ 5:00 AM 📖 Sunday Bible Study: Sundays @ 10:00 AM 🔥 Thursday Word: Thursdays @ 7:00 PM 🍃 Educator Reset: Mondays @ 5:00 AM (This show!) 🔗 Share the Journey 🙌 Tag me on Instagram: [@YourHandle] with your #MondayReset moment 💌 Want to support the show? Leave a review or send it to a fellow teacher 🌟 You are not alone in this, grace will meet you every Monday

    3 min
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Start your week with clarity, calm, and purpose. Monday Reset Before the Bell is a weekly podcast for educators who want to center themselves spiritually and mentally before stepping into the classroom. Hosted by Julissa, each short episode delivers practical encouragement, reflection, and truth to help teachers reset and refocus. Tune in every Monday at 5:00 AM — just in time to beat the bell.

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