Quick Tips to Prevent Burnout in 2023
If you’ve ever experienced burnout, you know that it can really steal your joy in the classroom.
When we’re exhausted, it’s hard to have a sense of humor; When we’re overburdened, it’s hard to be creative and present; When we’re really stressed, it’s hard to be patient.
Below, check out a quick list of recommendations that can help you prevent burnout in the upcoming semester.
Quick Tips to Prevent Burnout in 2023.
Prioritize your self-care each day with a sustainable self-care plan.
Set boundaries with how many hours you are willing and able to work each day.
Set boundaries with the tasks you are willing to take on, especially with tasks that are not in your original job description.
Plan in mental health days well ahead of time.
Ask for help from your colleagues, family, and friends as soon as you are starting to feel burned out.
Be kind to yourself, especially on high-stress days.
Keep visual reminders of why you are passionate about teaching (this could be a sentence or two, a picture of a teaching memory that impacted you, etc).
Create passion projects that get you excited to be in the classroom and to collaborate with your teammates.
Write down the best part(s) of your day each day - even if it’s just one small thing.