Welcome back to the School for School Counselors Podcast! In this  episode, we'll talk about a lot of the things that your grad program didn't tell you and how you can feel prepared despite the surprises. This is a great episode for new  and veteran school counselors alike, with lots to listen to and think about you as you prepare for the start of the new school year.We'll talk about:- why too much preparation can leave you feeling frustrated (and what to do instead!)- the weird phenomenon that happens to a lot of school counselors that are just getting started- how to ensure that your school counseling journey is a marathon, not a sprint- the one thing school counselors need to stop doing NOWOur goal is to help school counselors stay on fire, make huge impacts for students, and catalyze change for our roles through grassroots advocacy and collaboration. Listen to get to know more about us and our mission, feel empowered and inspired, and set yourself up for success in the wonderful world of school counseling.Connect --> schoolforschoolcounselors.comFacebook community --> facebook.com/groups/schoolforschoolcounselorsSchool for School Counselors Mastermind Community --> schoolforschoolcounselors.com/mastermindThe Modern School Counselor Planner -->schoolforschoolcounselors.com/planner