Healthy Teachers, Happy Classrooms: Twelve Brain-Based Principles to Avoid Burnout, Increase Optimism, and Support Physical Well-Being (Manage Stress and Increase Your Health, Wellness, and Efficacy)

Bestselling author Dr. Marcia L. Tate delivers 12 brain-based principles for avoiding teacher burnout and increasing health and wellness for teachers. These research-backed strategies will help you thrive personally and professionally. Each chapter digs into the benefits of these self-care and stress management tips and offers suggestions for bringing the practice to life in your classroom.

Avoid teacher burnout with these self-care tips for teachers and other educators:

Understand the root causes and symptoms of educator and teacher stress, overwhelm, and burnout. Learn practical strategies proven to help you live better, live longer, and become a better teacher. Integrate wellness principles and coping strategies into your daily life so you feel rejuvenated and ready to serve others. Translate your wellness to the classroom, creating happy, ready-to-learn students. Maintain a lifestyle of happiness and health for long-term success.

Contents:

Introduction
Chapter 1: Passion for Your Purpose
Chapter 2: Laughter
Chapter 3: Optimism
Chapter 4: Games
Chapter 5: Movement
Chapter 6: Music
Chapter 7: Calm Surroundings
Chapter 8: Close Personal Relationships
Chapter 9: Nutrition
Chapter 10: Sleep
Chapter 11: Spirituality
Chapter 12: Purpose
Epilogue
References and Resources
Index