Having strategies for how to reduce stress as a teacher is essential. Being a teacher can be quite stressful, that’s why decompressing at the end of a long week is so important. In this episode, I talk about how to reduce stress as a teacher by changing your mindset around relaxing and sharing what you do to decompress so you can show up daily as your best self. Resources mentioned in this episode: The Burned-In Teacher Priority Planning Guide The Burned-In Teaher Time Management Worksheet Maro ...
Feb 18, 2023•18 min
Merriam, a student of Burned-In Teacher University, offers insight and advice on the effects of teacher burnout and how to avoid it. In this episode, she shares her personal experience with burnout along with practical strategies for preventing it. Merriam also dives deep into her journey of self-discovery with openness, discussing the emotional aspects of teaching and how to find balance in the classroom. Her tips are meant to help teachers move beyond the fatigue of exhaustion for good, findin...
Feb 11, 2023•42 min
Are you feeling overwhelmed and bogged down by teaching obligations? If so, then this podcast episode is for you! The statistics are staggering, overwhelmed teachers are quitting in droves, that’s why now, more than ever, we need to make taking care of ourselves a priority. This week, we explore how one simple mindset shift can help you make the most of your to-do list, reduce stress, and even find joy in teaching again. Get ready to learn how to transform your work-life balance and find fulfill...
Feb 04, 2023•21 min
Are you feeling overwhelmed as a teacher? Struggling to fit everything into your day? In this episode, Stephanie Palovchik of Teaching Little Learners pulls back the curtain on how to manage time as a teacher by sharing the strategies she uses to streamline productivity. Stephanie also discusses ways to make that never-ending to-do list feel more manageable, how to determine what you should work on during your planning time, and - of course - how to decrease decision fatigue with one simple stra...
Jan 28, 2023•34 min
It’s the middle of January, and at this time of the year, it can start to feel like we’re suffering from being “teacher tired” all the time. You know that level of tiredness that I’m talking about - we’ve all seen those “there’s no tired like teacher tired” memes. In this episode, I’m responding to an Ask BIT question and we’re talking about energy - specifically how to create and find energy when you have none. Teaching can be an exciting, rewarding career, but it can also leave you feeling exh...
Jan 21, 2023•24 min
In this episode, I’m chatting with Amy - a special education teacher and Burned-In Teacher University student - about her journey through burnout and how she was able to break free from the comfortable and go for what she really wanted. Her burnout story and desire for change will get you thinking about how to go for what you want in both your career and your life. Do you find yourself wondering how to embrace change and go for what you what? Career changes for a teacher can be scary, but when i...
Jan 14, 2023•47 min
We are getting closer to the start of a new year, and with that comes a lot of focus on health and wellness goals for the upcoming year. Whether or not you’re a teacher your health is important, but how to stay fit as a teacher and maintain a healthy lifestyle has some unique challenges. On this episode, I invited Bryan Holyfield to share his health and wellness tips for teachers. I knew that Bryan would be able to offer the best health tips and fitness advice for teachers because, as a former t...
Dec 31, 2022•57 min
As we get closer to the New Year, there is a lot of discussion about resolutions and goal setting as we look ahead at what we want to accomplish in the upcoming year. This episode is more than just New Year’s resolution tips, information about New Year's resolutions, and how to keep them. Instead, of focusing on lofty goals, I’ll share with you the power that one thoughtfully and carefully chosen word can have on reaching your goals in the upcoming year. In this episode, I’ll explain why I belie...
Dec 24, 2022•15 min
You’re new to teaching, but you already feel like you’ve been on the job for years. You’re exhausted, stressed out, and feeling overwhelmed by everything you have to do. You’re not alone. Many first-year teachers experience burnout during their first year of teaching. In this episode, I interview Burned-In Teacher member and student Jadah, a first-year teacher who didn’t want to become part of the statistic of first-year teachers who quit and used what she learned from the Burned-In Process to c...
Dec 17, 2022•34 min
In this episode, I’m going to share my top three systems for managing overwhelm both before and during the school year so you are no longer feeling overwhelmed to the point of shutting down. It’s obviously not the beginning of the school year, however, I truly believe that we can always create a new beginning whenever things aren't going quite as we had hoped that they would. These three things are more than just tips for overwhelmed teachers, they are strategies that you can apply to create hea...
Dec 10, 2022•35 min
Is stress addictive? Being addicted to stress is real, and it could be an underlying cause of your burnout. In this episode, I share the mic with Brittany Blackwell and we talk about stress addiction signs and causes and how to stop being addicted to stress. Brittany shares the signs and symptoms of stress addiction and how to begin breaking the stress addiction cycle so you can live a happier, more fulfilled, and burnout-free life. In this episode you will: --Learn how to identify if you are af...
Dec 03, 2022•35 min
We’re talking about the “October Blues”, the emotions that can sometimes be associated with it, and how to stop being sad every day. Teacher friends, if you feel or have felt this way, I want you to know that I’ve been there. You’re not alone. In this episode, I share my own very personal story of the “October Blues” and why I believe that it can become a habit if we aren't being mindful of or taking action to change the negative affects and allowing ourselves to be caught in a cycle that causes...
Nov 26, 2022•32 min
In this episode, I'm going to share with you my interview with a Burned-In Teacher University student, and member Melissa. My heart broke as she shared her story - she had so many challenges coming at her from multiple places in her life, but she kept trying and she continued to show up for herself and her students as she tried to find the right fit for her. I know that many of you are going to relate to her burnout story. I really appreciated how real and raw she was about the challenges she ha...
Nov 12, 2022•40 min
In this episode, I take my good friend Molly Wheatley, a fifth-grade teacher as well as CEO of Literacy Fundamentals and MollyWheatly.com, through all 8 steps of the Burned-In Process. The truth is, we are all busy both inside and outside of the classroom - maybe you’re a teacher with a side hustle, a parent, or have hobbies - and not finding some sort of balance can lead to burnout. Together, we talk about how your choice of how you spend your time and energy, and the actions that you take outs...
Nov 05, 2022•41 min
In this episode, I’m answering this Ask BIT question: “How can I stay positive when my co-workers are burned-out and negative?” Whatever space you’re in, it’s possible that you’re either observing or hearing a lot of negativity. Whether it be about curricular choices, student behaviors, parents, administration, or maybe in a situation outside of school - the amount of negativity that you’re experiencing could be dragging you down and even contributing to your burnout. In this episode, I’ll share...
Oct 29, 2022•27 min
In this episode, I share my interview with a Burned-In Teacher student and member, Maggie. After transitioning back into an elementary classroom, in addition to having two small children at home, her exhaustion was only amplified by her trying to keep up with all the “new” teachers. She shares that from the get-go of her career she formed bad habits, but by rectifying all those habits and belief systems by applying what she learned in Burned-In Teacher University and through the support of the m...
Oct 22, 2022•45 min
In this episode, I answer a question submitted through Ask BIT: “What do I do when all I want to do is run away from all the demands?” To answer this question, while also focusing on managing stress and mental health, I address both the why and what behind that innate need to “run away” - so to speak - when extreme feelings of overwhelm hit during the moments when there is just so much demanding your time, energy, and attention all at once. I share several “quick fixes” that I use when I need a ...
Oct 15, 2022•27 min
In this episode, I open up about some of the struggles that I’ve been facing both professionally and personally and share with you what I’ve learned through reflecting on them. When you’re being a human teaching other humans, it can be very hard to draw a line between personal and professional struggles, and that’s okay! But we cannot continue to silo ourselves and struggle alone in silence. It’s when we get honest with ourselves and get real about what’s been challenging us that we can finally ...
Oct 08, 2022•38 min
In this episode, I share with you strategies that you can apply when you’re feeling overwhelmed by the seemingly endless list of to-dos. Whether you are a new teacher, starting a new position, or just getting ready for the school year, feeling like there is so much to do and not any time to do it can leave you feeling unbalanced and - eventually - burned out. The steps that I share with you in this episode will help you gain control of your time by taking you from feeling overwhelmed to empowere...
Sep 24, 2022•21 min
In this episode, I interview Burned-In Teacher University student and member Sandra about her burnout journey and how she applied what she learned in the course to grow through her burnout. She shares how the course and community impacted her and how the community supported her to make important mindset shifts that impacted both her career and life so she could remain BURNED-IN. For more information and show notes, go to www.burnedinteacher.com/podcast...
Sep 17, 2022•34 min
In this episode, I share with you 5 work-life balance mistakes that I’ve seen happening and that I’ve made (and sometimes still make) myself as well as 5 actionable steps that you can take today that will lead to long-term solutions in both your professional and personal life. This information-packed episode will provide you with tools and strategies to help you grow from your burnout and become BURNED-IN! For more information and show notes, go to www.burnedinteacher.com/podcast...
Sep 10, 2022•24 min
In this episode, I answer an Ask BIT question that’s all about our people-pleasing, perfectionist tendencies and how we can be at peace with doing the things we need to do to keep moving forward and out of burnout. If you have any questions about BURNED-IN Teacher, me and how I’m applying my BURNED-IN process to my own life as a teacher, or how to apply it to your life, go to www.burnedinteacher.com/ask to submit your question for me to answer on an upcoming episode. And, for more information ab...
Sep 03, 2022•19 min
In this episode, I share my conversation with a Burned-In Teacher University Student and member of the Burned-In Teacher Membership, Chelsea. As we chat, she shares what brought her to Burned-In Teacher, specific challenges she has encountered in her 4 years of teaching, and some BIG transitions that had happened in her life lately. She also talks about why she decided to become a BIT student and member and how the Burned-In Teacher University course and community helped her to move forward - ra...
Aug 27, 2022•46 min
In this episode, I am going to walk you through everything BURNED-IN by answering a question I get asked a lot when being interviewed and also on social media: “ Amber - what the heck is a BURNED-IN Teacher anyway?” I’ll share with you the different stages of burnout and how to move from one stage to the next so you no longer feel like you have to settle for being stuck in the feelings of burnout. When you decide to never settle for feeling burned out, that means you are on your way to becoming ...
Aug 22, 2022•36 min
In this week’s podcast episode, I challenge you to think differently about your current reality, and in doing so, you’ll ignite the spark that you already have inside you to get out of that negative mindset and grow from your burnout. All it takes is changing the way you think about your current reality by not letting your lizard brain take over. By just reframing your thoughts, you can significantly change your relationships, your feelings, and your LIFE. For more information and show notes, go...
Aug 15, 2022•36 min
In this episode, I’m going to talk you through the last step in my 8-step BURNED-IN process: Never Settle. Never Settling is all about having the tools, resources, and mindset that you need to keep moving forward towards your goal even when life gets challenging. I’ll also talk with you about what it means to be content, to settle, and to practice radical acceptance and how each of these plays a role in your journey out of burnout. For more information and show notes, go to www.burnedinteacher.c...
Aug 08, 2022•28 min
In this episode, I’ll share with you my secret for creating the schedule of your dreams. Yes, it can be done! When you don't create a vision and plan for your schedule, others will do it for you, and this can lead to overwhelm and eventually BURNOUT! Listen in to get the steps that you need to start taking action towards creating a schedule and life that will help you on your quest to be a happier more fulfilled human being. For more information and show notes, go to www.burnedinteacher.com/blog...
Aug 01, 2022•49 min
Beat the burnout by working toward your goals and initiating lasting change in your life. In this episode, I outline for you a detailed process to create a plan for you to meet both the professional and personal goals you want to obtain so you can be the best version of yourself. For more information and show notes, go to www.burnedinteacher.com/blog
Jul 25, 2022•32 min
In this episode, I share with you the “Be-Do-Have” mentality and how this shift in mindset can totally transform your life so you can start living the life that you want. “I will be happy when…” is a common statement that leads a person to think that they won’t be happy until they finally have that “thing”, but this backward thinking is what keeps people get stuck in a never-ending cycle of frustration - and eventually burnout - because they aren’t seeing the results that they want. In this epis...
Jul 18, 2022•20 min
Today we are talking about dreams, that’s right DREAMS! In this episode, we’re talking not only about your vision for what you want in life (both professionally and personally) but also about the goals you need to set for yourself to get there. I’ll share with you actionable steps you can take to determine what your long-term goals are that will motivate you and lead you out of burnout. For more information and show notes, go to www.burnedinteacher.com/blog...
Jul 11, 2022•39 min
