Boundaries are a Form of Self-Care

I am a HUGE advocate for teachers to set boundaries. In my search for speakers for the summit I'm hosting, Kristi came into my sphere. She is a teacher mentor who helps teachers to prioritize boundaries, set them, and stick to them.

Kristi helps teachers to understand that boundaries are not mean. They are a way to help others understand what we're willing to accept and how we want to be treated. Boundaries can feel hard to many teachers because we have been taught that in order to be a good teacher, there are certain expectations. 

Those expectations actually lead teachers to burn out. Those expectations let the people you work with step all over you. Without a boundary in place, teachers will never feel like they can create harmony between their work as teachers and their life. 

Here are 3 key takeaways from today's episode:

• When you set a boundary, it's important to give the other person the time and grace to internalize that boundary. 
• When someone reacts badly to a boundary, it's more about them than it is about you.
• Teachers struggle to set boundaries because we are taught to believe that we "should be" available and put their students first

Kristi has incredible insight and is offering free 1:1 coaching calls for teachers who struggle with setting and sticking to boundaries. You can find her on Instagram, @kristi.boyette for more info!