What to do at the Beginning of the Year to Prevent Burnout & Why Self-Care is the Key

Dawn Ellis

25 August 2022

Burnout is a very real thing. We have all experienced some level at different points in our career, some just more than others. So how do we avoid burnout and have a healthy relationship with our jobs? What self-care can we focus on that makes a difference and allows us to hold onto a part of ourselves?    In this week's episode I am chatting with Sarah Forest from The Designer Teacher. Sarah knows all about burn out after leaving the classroom after only four years due to a mental breakdown caused by burnout. Since then she has focused on loving teachers and helping them find ways to take care of themselves. She is sharing some great tips to keep you on track with caring for yourself so that you can continue to be the foundation you need to be in your classroom.   In this episode you will learn: The benefits of setting firm and specific boundaries. How to feel okay with taking a mental health day. How to include physical health in your self-care routine. About scheduling time for self-care in your calendar so it actually happens. Links and Resources The Teacher's Guide to Self-Care (Sarah's Book)   Connect with Sarah Forest   The Designer Teacher Website The Designer Teacher TpT Store The Designer Teacher Instagram The Designer Teacher Facebook Connect with Dawn Find me on IG Etsy Shop TpT Store Subscribe Are you subscribed to my podcast? Trust me, you definitely want to do that so you don't miss a thing! Click here to subscribe in iTunes! Leave a Review If you are loving the podcast, I would be really grateful if you left me a review over on iTunes, too. Those reviews help other teachers find my podcast and I love hearing what you think about the podcast as well. Just click here to review, select "Ratings and Reviews" and "Write a Review" and let me know what part of the podcast you found to be the most helpful!