It’s no surprise that many teachers struggle with making priorities. You want to make an impact in the classroom, and show up for your family in a meaningful way. But figuring out the boundaries between the two can be difficult. When I was a first-year teacher, I was constantly bringing work home. So much so …
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As a teacher, it can be a struggle to make boundaries. For instance, during my first year of teaching, I had such a hard time making boundaries with my work hours. So much so that my families would call me at 10 p.m. with questions. For those of you who have done this, I’m sure …
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We’ve all been there. You just started your teacher journey and there is suddenly this stigma around teacher self-care. For example, you are told that self-care is “selfish” and good teachers prioritize students, not themselves. If this sounds like something you’ve heard, you are not alone! In fact, did you know that according to a …
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Ahhh summer! That beautiful time of year where teachers get to unwind after a crazy school year. It’s that time of year where teachers hopefully get to relax, enjoy the summer weather, and get some things done in your personal life that you have been putting off during the school year. But if you are anything …
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Teacher Burnout can seem nearly impossible to avoid, especially these days. In fact, did you know that according to a study done by the Middle-Class Dad, 41.3% of teachers new teachers leave the profession within the first five years? If I am completely honest, this was me as well my first couple of years teaching. …
“Not all superheroes have capes, some have teaching degrees.” -Unknown It’s almost that time of year again where the community comes together to thank their teachers for all of their hard work. Teacher Appreciation Week is that wonderful time of year where students, parents, administrators, and even other teachers take time to thank teachers for …
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“Self-care is giving the world the best of you, instead of what’s left of you.” -Katie Reed Self-Care for teachers is so important but can be nearly impossible to be consistent with. You feel like you are exhausted and tired of staying late. You promise yourself you are going to do something for self-care today …
“Almost everything will work again if you unplug it for a few minutes, including you.” -Anne Lammot Teaching has always been one of those professions where the to-do list never ends. This is especially true while teaching during a Pandemic. You are working a couple of hours earlier and stopping a couple of hours later. …
“Setting Boundaries as a teacher does not make you selfish. It gives you the balance to be the best teacher you can be.” -The Present Teacher It wasn’t that long ago when I struggled with this. When I first became a teacher, I was so worried about putting myself first. The idea seemed selfish. Instead, …
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With September right around the corner (and 4 weeks into this Distance Learning adventure) I find myself tired and needing some extra self-love. While I love and enjoy my job, this year I have felt overwhelmed by the amounts of learning required to be an effective teacher. What’s worse is I feel like I’ve been …
