Burn out can happen to anyone. Let's get that out of the way right now! Yes, even "that teacher" who looks like she has it all together, even the teacher who's been working at your school for 20 years, even the cheerful teacher who seems like he never has a bad day. They have all experienced being burned out. The problem is that most of us (even me!) don't realize we are burned out until we are already burned to a crisp. So, before I go over some strategies on dealing with burn out as an educator, I want to outline the symptoms of burn out. *I will be discussing some physical and mental symptoms, and I am not a doctor nor am I giving medical advice. Please see you regular care physician as part of your self-care strategy!* Symptoms of Burn OutIf you have any combination of the following symptoms, you are probably experiencing burn out.
Burn Out StrategiesResources:
Consider joining the 40 Hour Teacher Work Week from Angela Watson. Burn out can happen when we use our time ineffectively, but aren't sure what is or isn't effective, this club is for you. New cohort starts January, with early bird access December 10th! Sources: Western Governors University: The Signs of Teacher Burnout and How to Prevent it by Fiona Tapp Learners Edge: Warning Signs of Teacher Burnout Education Week Teacher: Six Signs of-and Solutions for-Teacher Burn Out by Wendi Pillars |
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AuthorI'm Mae and I am an Educational Technology Coach who supports Kinder through 8th grade teachers; I am Thinking Maps trained, with a Master's Degree in Elementary Education! Archives
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