Coaching the Whole Educator
Coaching the Whole Educator
Becca Silver
#152: The Science of Depletion: Why Small Changes Can Feel Impossible
4 minutes Posted Aug 31, 2025 at 12:00 am.
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Send us a text This episode of Research Rundown explores the concept of ego depletion, the idea that self-control is a limited resource that can be exhausted by daily demands. Becca explains how teachers' resistance to new instructional practices may stem from mental fatigue rather than defiance. She shares research by Roy Baumeister and offers strategies for coaches to support teachers, such as clarifying expectations, protecting time, and understanding individual drains. The episode encoura...