When Teaching Overshadows Personal Joy

When Teaching Overshadows Personal Joy

When teaching spills into the evenings, there’s less room for joy. Find tips, games and ideas for a more sustainable balance between work and personal life.

After a day spent explaining, preparing and caring for students, teachers may have little energy left for themselves. If exhaustion has become a regular part of the job, that doesn’t mean you have to give up your profession—or yourself. This blog offers small practical strategies, games and ideas to help you find balance, set boundaries and rediscover what brings meaning and joy to school.

Interested in this topic? Read more: Teaching with a Smile: How to Achieve Career Success While Enjoying a Happy Life Want to find out where you stand personally? Take a short test at the end of the page and gain a better understanding.

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Imagine that you have a whole day just for yourself and no one expects anything from you. What appeals to you the most?

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When you are struggling with something at work for a long time, what do you most often think about it?

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What does the word "success" mean to you?

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A colleague criticizes you out of the blue in front of others. How do you respond?

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You receive an interesting job offer, but it would mean less free time. What will you do?

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What do you most often think about when you wake up in the morning and a challenging day awaits you?

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How do you react when someone interrupts you or doesn't listen?

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What vision best represents you in a work team?

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Imagine that you have half a year off work. What comes to your mind?

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If you could change something at work with a snap of your fingers, what would it be?

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How to be successful at work without sacrificing your happiness

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