10 Reasons Yoga Teachers Struggle with Focus (& How to Overcome Them)
High stakes, blurred boundaries, perfectionism, and burnout: no wonder yoga teachers have a hard time staying focused. In this week's episode, I explore ten reasons why maintaining focus is difficult; from social media distractions to the pressure of running a passion-driven business, and offer strategies such as time management, boundary-setting, and self-care. While these challenges are persistent, implementing thoughtful systems and routines can help reclaim creative energy and prevent burnout. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:00:00 The Struggle for Focus and Creative Energy04:23 Reason 1: High Stakes05:55 Reason 2: Over-Identification and Boundaries07:14 Reason 3: Perfectionism and Procrastination08:51 Reason 4: Multiple Hats and Fragmented Attention12:24 Reason 5: Resource Constraints and Energy Drain14:15 Reason 6: Burnout Culture16:01 Reason 7: Social Media Distractions17:04 Reason 8: Information Overload and Mental Clutter19:05 Reason 9: Urgency vs. Importance20:01 Reason 10: Straight Up Burnout22:00 Conclusion: Reclaiming Your Creative Energy LINKS AND RESOURCES: Follow YTR on Instagram @yoga.teacher.resource Join the Yoga Teacher Resource email list Join the Yoga Teacher Resource Facebook Group Learn more about the Impact Club Leave a review on iTunes Ask a question for the podcast on the Yoga Teacher Resource website or on SpeakPipe