Listen "19. Burnout, Doldrums, and Depression while Teaching"
Episode Synopsis
How many times have you walked into your classroom with the thought “I just can’t do this today?” You’re feeling sad, burned out, or just generally REALLY blah.Have you ever felt that way? Today we’re talking about burnout and depression, and how we can deal with those feelings.Topics DiscussedYou certainly aren't aloneWhere to turn for helpCoping strategies you can try todayResourcesHere is the research study mentioned in today's episodeYou can learn more about teaching with depression in this blog postDon't forget to explore the 3 apps we chatted about today: Daylio, Headspace, and CalmPlease subscribe on your favorite platform so you don’t miss an episode. Whether it’s Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, or some other listening app, we encourage you to take a moment to subscribe to The Teaching Toolbox. And if you feel so inclined, we would love a review at Apple or Spotify to help other listeners find us just like you did.This episode may contain affiliate links.Amazon links are affiliate links from Brittany Naujok and The Colorado Classroom, LLC®. I earn a small amount from your clicks on these links.Let’s ConnectTo stay up to date with episodes, check out our Facebook page or follow us on Instagram.Join Brittany’s 6th Grade Teacher Success group on Facebook.Join Ellie’s Middle School Math Chats group on Facebook.Brittany’s resources can be found on her website or on TPT.Ellie’s resources can be found on her website or on TPT.Mentioned in this episode:Back to School SupportIf you’ve hit a hiccup this Back to School, I have the resources to get you back on track. From labels for all your teacher drawers, to relationship building cards, to a review of rules and the why behind them, or maybe just a pair and share tool to get you going faster each day. Check out my Back to School category on The Colorado Classroom at TPT to help you get on your way....
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