"Accept how you're feeling; it’s ok if you do not feel ok. It’s ok to find things hard. I felt guilty and selfish. I got to point of burnout and break down and it would have been better not to get there."
Victoria Hewitt is the teacher behind 'Mrs Humanities'. She's the author of Making it as a Teacher and a proud ambassador for the UK charity, the Education Support Partnership.
In this generous and insightful episode, Victoria shares:
** If you're feeling continuous or lasting symptoms of dread, shakiness, feeling sick, overly emotional or persistently anxious or stressed, please call Education Support on 08000 562 561 [UK] to get some guidance. You are not alone.
You can connect with Victoria
On Twitter Mrs Humanities
Her website is www.mrshumanities.com
Her book is Making it as a Teacher
You can read more about the Eisenhower Matrix she mentioned.
The Education Support website is www.educationsupport.org.uk
Connect with Maria
On Twitter @Mariabrosnan
On LinkedIn Maria Brosnan
Find out more about our 5-step Wellbeing Action Plan for teachers online course.
And my new book, The Pursuit of Sleep for teachers, is available now.
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