Thank you for sharing this valuable information. As a middle school teacher this past year, I felt like I was on a roller coaster ride EVERY DAY with the demands of teaching and the never ending notifications from the Teams chat for teachers. The administrators expected you to respond immediately which is nearly impossible to do. I experienced a high level of burnout mid-year and then I started standing up for myself, my sanity, and my time. I’ve made the shift to teach online this upcoming year and take a break from the classroom for my own mental wellness and quality of life. This article is a great reminder to maintain healthy boundaries!
Thank you for sharing this valuable information. As a middle school teacher this past year, I felt like I was on a roller coaster ride EVERY DAY with the demands of teaching and the never ending notifications from the Teams chat for teachers. The administrators expected you to respond immediately which is nearly impossible to do. I experienced a high level of burnout mid-year and then I started standing up for myself, my sanity, and my time. I’ve made the shift to teach online this upcoming year and take a break from the classroom for my own mental wellness and quality of life. This article is a great reminder to maintain healthy boundaries!
Taking care of ourselves is so vital. Management must learn to respect that and value those who do so.
How did the administrators respond when you began standing up for yourself?