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Reframing the Back-to-School Dread

Back-to-school dread…end-of-summer anxiety…no matter what you call it, you’re not alone. Get our best tips to reframe teacher anxiety for a new year.

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Signs of Teacher Burnout to Watch For

Wondering if you’re just tired or if you’re starting to get burnt out on teaching? Explore the top signs of teacher burnout - and learn what to do about them.

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Banish Burnout: Make a Plan

Wishing you could explore education careers other than teaching but feeling burned out? Learn how to prevent teacher burnout by making a plan.

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Banish Burnout: Feel Your Feels

Teacher burnout can encompass physical, mental, and emotional exhaustion— often all at once. Along with feeling flat-out exhausted, there can be a wide range of feelings that go along with burnout. When I first started feeling burnout, it was accompanied by a large serving of guilt.

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Rest: The Key to Productivity

Instead of a luxury, I realized rest was a necessity. I noticed that the nights when I decided to go to bed or read a book instead of burning the midnight oil caused me to wake up refreshed. In the work time I had the next day, I was able to be way more productive.

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Banish Burnout: Tune into What You Really Want

Sometimes teacher burnout gradually builds up over time, other times it sneaks up on you suddenly and knocks you out. But feeling burnout is often a sign that you need to make a change. But how? The first step sounds obvious, but it can be harder than it seems. In order to banish burnout, you have to start by getting clear on what you really want. Follow this five-step process to find clarity and plan your next step.

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