Ep 126: Teachers...Check Your Stress Before You Wreck Yourself!

Feeling overwhelmed in your classroom? You're not alone! Join Dr. Anna and Dr. Beth on this essential episode of New Teacher Talk featuring Jolee Jones, an expert in organizational development who understands what you're going through.

Discover why teaching has become the #1 profession for burnout and learn practical strategies to protect your wellbeing. Jolee breaks down stress into four dimensions—spiritual, mental, emotional, and physical—and introduces the game-changing concept of "just-right stress" that can help you find your teaching flow.

This episode offers the "Three L's Framework" (Limit, Learn, Listen) with real-world applications you can implement tomorrow. Hear Jolee's personal burnout story and how she transformed her professional life using these very techniques.

Whether you're struggling to make it to Friday or simply want to build sustainable teaching practices, this conversation provides the support and strategies you need to thrive, not just survive, in education.

Books referenced during the podcast:

• Unstressable: A Practical Guide to Stress-Free Living, Mo Gawdat & Alice Law
• Trust Factor: The Science of Creating High-Performance Companies, Paul Zak

#TeacherWellness #TeacherLife #NewTeachers #StressManagement #TeacherBurnout #EducatorSupport #SelfCareForTeachers #TeacherTips

 

SPECIAL NOTE: This is the second of a two-part series to be offered during the month of March, as part of a partnership between AAEE and New Teacher Talk.  Be sure to get your copy of the 2025 Job Search Digital Handbook for Educators.