Tag Archives: self-care

3 Ways to Get From “Burned Out” to “On Fire”

Posted on 24 October 2022 by Laura Baecher
Laura Baecher
Laura Baecher

We hear a lot about teacher/faculty burnout these days—but can we “use fire to fight fire” in our personal and professional lives? Fire can be a force that paves the way for new growth (like in the picture below), and … Continue reading →

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8 Reasons Teachers Are Burned Out (And 4 Ways to Help)

Posted on 11 December 2021 by Judie Haynes
Judie Haynes
Judie Haynes

Most U.S. schools moved to virtual learning in March 2020, when the COVID-19 pandemic caused many sections of the country to shut down. By the time schools closed for the summer of 2021,  many teachers reported how stressed and burned … Continue reading →

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Self-Care for Writing Teachers

Posted on 4 November 2021 by Betsy Gilliland
Betsy Gilliland
Betsy Gilliland

The COVID-19 pandemic seems to have played tricks on my sense of time, and, with that, my usual self-care routines. I feel like each academic term is moving faster than the previous one. While I can still prepare my daily … Continue reading →

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EL Teacher Self-Care: Setting Boundaries Between Work and Home

Posted on 19 January 2021 by Judie Haynes
Judie Haynes
Judie Haynes

In December, 2020 I heard from many teachers who reported how stressed and burnt out they felt. One of my fellow NJTESOL/NJBE Executive Board members, LeighAnn Matthews, wrote on her Facebook page, I consider myself a pretty positive and upbeat … Continue reading →

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