Teaching has always been a rewarding profession but it has also become increasingly demanding. While every school is different, the biggest sources of teacher stress are remarkably consistent. The good news? Small changes in how we work and think can make a big difference. Here are five common stressors and some practical tips to help manage them
We all lead busy lives and we ALL suffer stress in some form or other at different times. If you feel as though you are becoming overwhelmed, STOP and take some time to prioritise your workload. What is really important?
At times we can be our own harshest critic. Are you one of the millions of people who compare yourself to others, judge yourself harshly and are frequently hard on yourself? Do you worry about not being ‘enough’ or not having ‘enough?’
Teachers make countless decisions every day—lesson planning, which student behaviour to address, parent interactions and workload management. If you find yourself overthinking, second-guessing or feeling mentally exhausted from constant decision fatigue Anne Bogel’s book “Don’t Overthink It!” offers practical strategies to break the cycle.