This is Part 2 in a four part series about why the **** we are so stressed. Part 1 was about how worrying about things we can’t control causes our stress levels to escalate (and some simple solutions to help us manage this stress). This week we’re moving on to the next reason… So here's the second reason we are so stressed...
There are many reasons teachers are so stressed and the burnout rate in our profession is rapidly increasing. It is estimated that fifty percent of new teachers leave the profession in the first five years of teaching. Veteran teachers may not leave the profession as steadily, but it may at the expense of their health and well-being. So why the **** are we so stressed? There are many reasons that stress exists for us as teachers...
Here are some simple self-care hacks if you are still finding it difficult to find time, justify to yourself it’s necessary or don’t know where to start. Simplify Self-care doesn’t have to be a huge production or a large scale event. Keep it simple and it’s sure to be something that becomes a part of a regular routine. Think about where a simple gesture, moment or treat can fit into your schedule and just do it! Some ideas could be to go for a walk by yourself,...
