In this episode of *BeatTeacher Burnout*, Dr Masi shares her personal journey of overcoming burnout, detailing the challenges of balancing a demanding career, family, and academic responsibilities. She explains how this experience led her to reassess her approach to work-life balance, ultimately helping her regain energy, pass her exams, and improve her overall well-being. Dr Masi also highlights the differences between work-related burnout and parental burnout, offering insights into how both can lead to exhaustion but stem from different causes.

The episode provides practical advice on combating burnout, focusing on the importance of self-care, organization, and support. Dr Masi emphasizes the need to prioritize rest, nutrition, and social connections, as well as organizing tasks and setting clear boundaries to reduce overwhelm. She also stresses the significance of making small, manageable changes to improve well-being, such as incorporating healthier habits and establishing boundaries to prevent burnout. This episode offers actionable steps to help regain balance and energy.

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In this episode, we have the pleasure of speaking with Michelle Auton, a seasoned educator, school leader, and author of What Happy Teachers Do. With over 25 years of experience in education, Michelle brings valuable insights into the challenges teachers face and how to manage stress effectively. We dive into practical strategies that can help teachers cope with burnout and rediscover the joy in both their professional and personal lives.

Together, we explore the importance of self-care, the power of gratitude, and the role mindfulness plays in supporting educators. Michelle introduces us to Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) or tapping, a unique approach to managing stress and boosting emotional resilience. We discuss how tapping can not only help teachers find calm but also foster a positive and supportive environment in the classroom for both educators and students.

This episode is packed with actionable tips and advice that can help teachers thrive. Michelle’s book, What Happy Teachers Do, offers even more strategies for cultivating joy, mindfulness, and self-compassion on the teaching journey. If you’ve been feeling the weight of burnout, this conversation is filled with tools to help you regain balance and reignite your passion for teaching.

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In this episode, we sit down with Kate, an experienced teacher and founder of What If Education, to discuss the growing issue of burnout in education and how to create a happier, more relevant learning environment. With over 20 years in primary education, Kate shares her personal journey of encountering burnout when her work began to conflict with her core values of fairness and prioritizing children's needs. She highlights the physical and emotional toll burnout can take and the critical importance of addressing it before it impacts well-being.

Kate offers practical, personalized solutions to combat burnout, including redefining workload reduction by giving educators more autonomy over their tasks and helping them rediscover joy in their roles. She also explores the potential of AI to alleviate repetitive tasks, freeing up time for creative and relationship-building activities. Tune in to learn how small, intentional changes can empower educators to reclaim their passion and create a more fulfilling teaching experience.

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