The Unmet Needs Driving Burnout
From Burnout to Breakthrough: A Human-Centered Blueprint to Support and Sustain Today’s Educators
In a profession built on purpose, how is it that the very people we trust to lead and teach—teachers, principals, superintendents—are burning out faster than any workforce in the nation?
According to Gallup, K–12 educators are the most burned-out professionals in America. Nearly half report feeling “always” or “very often” burned out. But burnout isn’t the root problem—it’s the byproduct of a deep...
Overwhelmed to Empowered: Tips from a Burnout Expert
It's not uncommon to encounter moments when the smallest of challenges feel utterly overwhelming. From a missed deadline to a minor disagreement with a colleague, these seemingly insignificant stressors can snowball into something much larger, particularly for individuals grappling with burnout and chronic stress.
As an expert in burnout and chronic stress management, my work involves understanding the intricate relationship between everyday stressors and their impact on educator well-being. Re...
Awareness to Action: Joyful Leadership Institute Enriches Well-being in Education
National School-Based Health Care Awareness Month serves as a critical reminder of the holistic needs of students and educators alike. Amidst the priorities of academic rigor and administrative responsibilities, wellness and well-being can often take a backseat. Yet, research consistently underscores the profound impact of prioritizing well-being on both personal and professional fronts. For instance, a study conducted by the American Psychological Association found that educators who prioritize...
Tips for Educators to Deal with Mental Clutter
Do you or someone within your professional network currently grapple with the challenges associated with "mental clutter"? Defined as the myriad of thoughts inundating the conscious mind and impeding optimal cognitive function, mental clutter encompasses factors such as information overload, unmet expectations, deferred tasks, and negative emotions.
The concept of self-care extends beyond conventional notions of relaxation, encompassing the judicious management of personal and professional resp...
Five Barriers to Educator Self-Care
Barriers to self care should be evaluated early on in your self-care journey so that you have the highest probability for success. The goal is to remove the barriers so you can prioritize your well-being and enhance your long term health and wellness. Remember self-care is not selfish!
Many people struggle with barriers to self-care and taking action to prioritize their wellness. People resist addressing the barriers because it seems like it’s “just easier that way”. That isn’t the case though...
Don't Give Up! You Can Do It!
Life can be tough.
Have you ever felt like giving up? Do you need a little extra motivation? Do you have a past regret? Have you been through unusually tough life circumstances? Does it feel like you keep hitting a brick wall? Sometimes the challenges that come our way are more than we think we can handle. One after the next, difficulty after difficulty.
A few years ago, I read the article Don't Despair; success is near (you can click on the link to access it yourself). Please let it be my gi...
