Episode 50

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21st Jan 2025

New Year, New Strategies, New You: 3 Ways to Manage Stress for a Balanced Teaching Life in 2025

In this episode of Digital Learning Today, hosts Jeffrey Bradbury and Diane Mansour welcome the new year with excitement and discuss various developments in education, including the launch of a new book and the transition to college teaching. They delve into the stress educators face and share strategies for managing it, emphasizing the importance of organization, mindset shifts, and self-care. The conversation highlights the significance of sleep and hobbies in maintaining emotional resilience and balance in the teaching profession. If you are a new listener to TeacherCast, we would love to hear from you.  Please visit our Contact Page and let us know how we can help you today!

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In This Episode …

  • New Podcasting Format for TeacherCast
  • Updated Newsletter Format
  • Stress Management
    • Write down everything that you have to do in the moment now.
    • Find pockets of time that you can spend alone with yourself or those close to you.
    • Find a personal hobby that you can do all by yourself when (or if) you have a free moment each week.

Conversation Takeaways

  • The new year brings exciting opportunities for educators.
  • Managing stress is crucial for effective teaching.
  • Writing down tasks can help alleviate stress.
  • Using tools like Notion can enhance organization.
  • Finding pockets of calm in a busy schedule is beneficial.
  • Mindset shifts can help educators cope with stress.
  • Sleep is essential for emotional regulation.
  • Engaging in hobbies can provide a necessary escape.
  • Teachers should prioritize self-care to maintain resilience.
  • Professional development is key to navigating changes in education.

Chapters

00:00Welcome to a New Year in Education 05:58Managing Stress as Educators 11:58Finding Balance and Organization 17:57The Importance of Sleep and Hobbies

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How do we lead sustainable change in our schools? Digital Learning Today, hosted by Jeff Bradbury, explores the big-picture ideas and strategic systems that shape the future of education. This podcast is for the forward-thinking leader—the principal, district administrator, or instructional coach focused on systemic growth. Each episode dives into topics like digital learning leadership, school improvement plans, and building a culture of innovation. Subscribe to join the conversation on designing the high-impact schools of tomorrow.
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Jeffrey Bradbury

Jeff Bradbury is a globally-recognized educator, educational broadcaster, public speaker, and entrepreneur whose powerful message has inspired thousands of educators through the TeacherCast Educational Network.