Welcome to Season 3, episode 15 of Angela Watson's Truth for Teachers.

I'm your host Angela Watson and I'm here to speak life, encouragement, and truth into the minds and hearts of educators and get you energized for the week ahead.

Today I'm going to share some thoughts on how to avoid Teacher Burnout and give you the first

four of eight keys to loving what you do as an educator.

Visit truth for teachers.com to get the transcript, links to recommended resources, and

share your thoughts on the show. My email inbox is

typically bursting with messages from overwhelmed teachers. They say things like

help, I can't do this anymore I feel so inadequate it's just

too much for one person and I don't think I can teach anymore the situation is

so bad I'm thinking about just quitting. Each person who has contacted me was

really searching for the same thing. They were looking for reassurance that

their feelings are normal. They are, and encouragement that they can handle

the responsibilities, they can, and a reason to believe that the rewards of teaching outweigh the costs. And they do.

This week and next, we're going to look at eight keys to help you regain your confidence and

avoid burnout. These are principles that helped me stay in the teaching profession at times

when I didn't think I could take another day. They're based on what I've seen happen in my own life,

and in the lives of other teachers who overcame feelings of

hopelessness and frustration and regained their enthusiasm for teaching.

The first key is to love your students even when they're not so lovable.

Enjoying and growing with your students is one of the most important ways to combat burnout.

Unfortunately, when you're stressed, it can feel almost impossible to see the kids as the

beautiful people that they are.

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