Teaching is one of the most stressful professions and many teachers are at high risk of burnout. Mindfulness can be a valuable tool to counteract this risk and protect your own well-being in the long term.
Burnout among teachers - a growing problem
Teachers are often affected by high work pressure, large class sizes and long working hours. These stresses lead to exhaustion and emotional burnout in many teachers. Mindfulness offers an effective way of preventing burnout.
Mindfulness as prevention and coping
Mindfulness techniques such as meditation and conscious self-care help people to recognise their own needs again and reduce stress in good time. Through mindfulness, teachers can learn to be more mindful of their energy and recognise symptoms of exhaustion at an early stage.
Practical mindfulness techniques to combat burnout
Body scan: Consciously perceive the body and release tension.
Breathing techniques: Take deep breaths to anchor yourself in the moment and reduce stress.
Set boundaries: Being mindful of when it's time to say ‘no’ and take breaks.
Self-compassion: treating yourself with love and not seeing exhaustion as a failure.
Mindfulness as long-term protection against burnout
By regularly practising mindfulness, teachers can not only prevent burnout, but also strengthen their mental health in the long term.
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