Teacher Burnout

Teaching is one of the most rewarding careers, but it can also be incredibly demanding. Long hours, high expectations, and emotional strain can lead to burnout, leaving you feeling exhausted, disconnected, and unable to perform at your best. If you're feeling overwhelmed, unappreciated, or just "done," you’re not alone. Teacher burnout is real, and it’s a serious concern that deserves attention.

    • Chronic exhaustion: Despite taking breaks, you feel physically and emotionally drained, with no energy to give to your students or personal life.

    • Decreased motivation and passion: Once you were excited about teaching, but now it feels like a never-ending cycle of tasks, leaving you disillusioned and disconnected from your purpose.

    • Feelings of inadequacy or guilt: You may feel like you’re not doing enough, or that you’re failing your students and colleagues, even when you’re working at full capacity.

    • Difficulty balancing work and personal life: Teacher burnout often leads to blurred boundaries between work and personal time, leaving you struggling to find space for self-care or relaxation.

    • Stress and anxiety: You may find yourself constantly worrying about lesson plans, student progress, and meeting expectations—leading to heightened anxiety or stress.

    • Emotional numbness: After giving so much to others, you may feel disconnected from your students or colleagues, and even from your own feelings, making it harder to engage or enjoy teaching.

    • Stress Management Techniques: I’ll teach you how to manage stress effectively, so you can handle the demands of teaching without feeling overwhelmed.

    • Boundary Setting: We’ll work together on setting healthier boundaries to ensure you have time for yourself, preventing burnout before it takes hold.

    • Reconnecting with Purpose: Through reflective practices, we’ll explore what drew you to teaching in the first place and how to reignite your passion and sense of fulfillment in your career.

    • Self-Care Strategies: I’ll help you implement self-care practices that fit into your schedule, allowing you to recharge and prevent emotional exhaustion.

    • Time Management & Prioritization: We’ll focus on managing your time more effectively, so you can balance your responsibilities while maintaining space for personal time and relaxation.

    • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): We can work together to identify negative thought patterns that may contribute to burnout, replacing them with more realistic and empowering ways of thinking.

    • Support & Community: Burnout often comes from feeling alone in your struggles. I’ll provide a compassionate, supportive space where you can openly discuss your challenges without judgment.