Overcoming Overwhelm :
A Mini-Course for Teacher Wellbeing
This mini-course has four modules:
1 Understanding Burnout & Overwhelm
2 Managing Self & Time
3 Emotional Resilience & Awareness
4 Stress Management & Self-Care Stategies
Each module contains approximately 10 wellbeing and wellness mini-lessons.
Each lesson provides bite-sized insights, practical strategies and self-care techniques to help educators regain energy, balance and joy in their profession.
The course is designed to support teachers in overcoming overwhelm and burnout without adding to their workload.
The course will follow a self-directed paced (daily or weekly or bi-weekly pacing - depending on your energy levels and availability) that will allow for reflection and sustainable change.
What you will learn
In this mini-course you will learn to recognize:
+ Stress signals and stressors
+ Idenfity the root cause of stress triggers
+ Reverse burnout
+ The importance of self-care
+ Stress management techniques
+ Strategies for creating a healthy work-life balance
+ The significance of setting boundaries
+ Practicing mindfulness
+ The importance of seeking support from colleagues and mental health professionals.
Curriculum
Introduction
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Module 1 : Overcoming Overwhelm - Understanding Burnout and Overwhelm
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- Module 1 : Overcoming Overwhelm - Understanding Burnout and Overwhelm
- 5 Signs You are on the Path to Burnout - And How to Stop It
- Preventing Burnout At Work
- Self-Assessment
- What are your biggest stressors?
- Morning Pages - A Powerful Technique
- Journal Prompt
- Discussion
- Neglecting The Interior Fire
- Shine Your Light
- Quiz Yourself
Module 2 : Overcoming Overwhelm - Managing Self and Time
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- Module 2 : Overcoming Overwhelm - Managing Self and Time
- How To Set Boundaries To Protect Time & Energy
- The Power of 'No' : Yes You Can!
- Develop an Assertive Communication Style
- Practicing Self-Care
- Managing Time
- Reflection: Identify time-draining activities and possible solutions
- Journal Prompt
- Time is a finite resource
- The Discipline of Time
- Quiz Yourself
Module 3 : Overcoming Overwhelm - Emotional Resilience and Awareness
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- Module 3 : Overcoming Overwhelm - Emotional Resilience and Awareness
- Building Resilience & Developing Emotional Intelligence
- Emotional Agility & Emotional Intelligence
- How to Respond When Triggered : A Strategy
- Maximise Energy: 3 Tools for Mental Agility and Mindset
- Seeking Support
- Emotions & Decision-Making: A Reflection
- Discussion
- Journal Prompt
- A Provocation: A positive attitude is a choice
- Watch your thoughts, they become your words
- Quiz Yourself
Module 4: Overcoming Overwhelm - Stress Management & Self-Care Strategies
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- Module 4: Overcoming Overwhelm - Stress Management & Self-Care Strategies
- Recognizing Stress Signals
- Implementing a Plan to Manage Stress
- Building a Network to Support Wellbeing & Navigate Teaching Challenges
- Nutrition to Boost Teacher Energy Levels
- Teacher Physical Health & Fitness
- Sleep Hygiene
- Practicing Mindfulness & Gratitude
- Learning to Adapt
- Reflection
- Plan a Personal Wellness Day
- Activity : Develop a Wellness Plan
- Quote
- A Source of Resilience & Motivation : Hope
- Journal Prompt
Final Thoughts & Further Resources
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Your instructor
Kia ora! I'm Gaynor Clarke.
For almost three decades, I've been immersed in the early years and tertiary sector, finding joy and fulfillment in mentoring ECE teachers, leaders, and managers.
My journey has not only been about professional and pedagogical development, but also the essential pursuit of personal wellbeing.
Through this mini-course, I'm excited to share with you some of the strategies and insights I've learned along the way that influence wellbeing.
The work you do as a teacher and an educator is invaluable. It's time to prioritize your wellness, to ensure you can be healthy, energized and effective in your work and your personal life.
Don’t wait to take care of yourself. Your wellbeing matters.
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