Teacher Burnout: 5 Self-Destructive Habits You Need to Stop NOW Teaching is a calling, but it shouldn't come at the cost of your wellbeing. Many educators fall into habits that, while seemingly productive, only push them closer to burnout. The truth is, you can't pour from an empty cup. If you're feeling drained, exhausted, or overwhelmed, it might be time to rethink how you're managing your workload and self-care. In this post, we’re tackling five common mistakes that teachers make, often without realizing it, that lead to burnout—and how you can break the cycle before it breaks you. #TeacherWellbeing #BurnoutPrevention #SelfCareForTeachers #EducationMatters #TeacherSupport #MentalHealthInEducation #TeachingLife #HealthyTeachers #WorkLifeBalance #StopTeacherBurnout #EducatorMindset #TeachingCommunity
Burnout is a serious challenge and recognizing it is a crucial first step. It’s important to take time for yourself and prioritize your well-being. If you or your network ever need support or resources to help manage this, please feel free to reach out. Your health matters.
Secondary School Teacher Art at ASTEC Charter Schools
2moWhat a bunch of nonsense. If teachers were supported, paid fairly, given realistic job expectations, this wouldn’t be an issue, but you expect that we should be able to treat this job like a normal job and still be okay and it’s not. There’s way too much to do. There’s a reason there’s a teacher shortage, and it’s partially because of posts like this that tell us we are still doing it all wrong. Want to help, go volunteer in a classroom.