How to Stop Teacher Burnout Before It Stops You
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From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis
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Teaching is a calling — but it can also wear you down. We know this. It can be hard on us. It can also affect our families. We need to learn to draw some lines to be healthy.
After 23 years of teaching, I know the feeling all too well. I have tried to hold everything together. But there are times it just isn't possible. Like now. Details aren't necessary but it happens to all of us. That's why today's Monday Motivation episode is so personal and powerful. I told Dr. PBJ that even if I never aired the episode, that this one is for me.
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</figure>Dr. Patrice Buckner Jackson (known as Dr. PBJ) shares her own story of burnout — and how educators like us can stop burnout before it stops you.
Her bestselling Book Disrupting Burnout: The Professional Woman's Lifeline to Finding Purpose, has ideas that can help! If you're feeling stretched too thin, this episode is for you. We can learn how to protect ourselves as teachers while we still serve our teachers well.
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Key Takeaways from the Show ✨
Why is recognizing burnout early so important for teachers? 🚨
Burnout doesn't happen overnight. Dr. PBJ shares how recognizing the early signs — physical exhaustion, emotional fatigue, and disconnection — can help teachers stop the cycle before it's too late. Learn to name what you're experiencing so you can move forward.
“At some point, your body, your nervous system, and your mind says, that's enough.” – Dr. PBJ
How can setting boundaries protect a teacher’s well-being? 🚪
Boundaries aren't selfish — they're necessary. Learn how to define what you're unwilling to lose and prioritize self-care practices that help you thrive inside and outside the classroom. We all have to set those healthy boundaries.
What role should schools play in preventing teacher burnout? 🏫
It's not all on individual teachers. Dr. PBJ shares how schools and districts can rethink support structures, including creative scheduling solutions and “care plans” for educators. Learning to advocate for the teachers at your school is important. Be proactive and help each other. Learn how in the show.
How can teachers start healing if they’re already burned out? ❤️
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