Feeling Overwhelmed? How Teachers Can Manage Stress and Avoid Burnout

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Teaching is one of the most fulfilling careers, but let’s be real, it’s also incredibly demanding. If you’ve ever felt exhausted, overwhelmed, or just plain burnt out, you’re not alone. The good news? You don’t have to stay stuck in that cycle.

I’m so excited to welcome you to Season 4 of Unlock Your Teaching Potential! This podcast has always been about giving educators like you the tools to reclaim your energy, set boundaries, and show up as your best self. And this season, we’re diving even deeper into practical strategies that will help you thrive, not just survive.

In this episode, I’m sharing simple yet powerful self-regulation techniques to help you break free from stress and burnout. If you’ve been wondering how to start managing stress as a teacher, I’ll walk you through daily mindfulness exercises and my favorite box breathing technique to help you learn how to calm your nervous system, create a sense of safety, and take back your energy. Because the truth is, you can’t pour from an empty cup. Self-care for educators isn’t a luxury, it’s a necessity.

I’ll walk you through practical teacher stress management strategies that will help you feel lighter, more in control, and ready to step into your full potential both in and out of the classroom.

Take a deep breath, you’ve got this! 

Hit play now and let’s start building a calmer, more balanced teaching life together.

Stay empowered,
Jen

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Stay empowered,
Jen

Let’s keep the conversation going! Find me at:

empowerededucator.com/resources

Instagram: @jenrafferty_

Facebook: Empowered Educator Faculty Room