Reset, Recharge, and Reclaim Your Joy in Teaching
Burnout is more prevalent than ever in the education space. It's one of the main reasons teachers are leaving the profession altogether. The only problem is that burnout has become normalized. When teachers are in a constant burnout cycle, they don't even know that what they are experiencing is abnormal. They're so used to it, they don't think twice.
If I asked you what the top 3 signs of burnout were, would you be able to tell me? When I was in the thick of burnout, I had no idea that it wasn't normal. It was only when I finally hit my threshold in year 7 of teaching that I learned.Ā
It took me 2 years to heal from this burnout. It took me leaving the classroom, thinking I'd never go back.Ā In those two years of healing, I came across 6 tools that helped me tremendously.
- JournalingĀ
- Continue to set firm boundaries and stick to them
- Release any expectation of getting all the things done
- Create space for REST every single day
- Get outside in nature for a few minutes each day
- Surround yourself with the people you love the most, no guilt
Start with one and go from there. Which will you choose?Ā
