Why Won’t They Just Let Me DO MY JOB!
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Why Won’t They Just Let Me Why Won’t They Just Let Me DO MY JOB! DO MY JOB! How to Overcome How to Overcome Educator Burnout Educator Burnout
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Why Won’t They Just Let Me DO MY JOB!. How to Overcome Educator Burnout. Research shows that; Students show lack of achievement in schools where the educators display a poor attitude. The reverse is also true; Students achieve at a higher level in schools where staff consistently - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Why Won’t They Just Let MeWhy Won’t They Just Let MeDO MY JOB!DO MY JOB!
How to OvercomeHow to OvercomeEducator BurnoutEducator Burnout
Research shows that;
Students show lack of achievement in schoolswhere the educators display a poor attitude
The reverse is also true;
Students achieve at a higher level in schools where staff consistently
display a positive attitude.
What exactly is burnout?What exactly is burnout?
"exhaustion of physical or emotional "exhaustion of physical or emotional strength or motivation usually as a strength or motivation usually as a
result of prolonged stress or result of prolonged stress or frustration.”frustration.”
Syndrome resulting from:Syndrome resulting from:Educator’s inability to protect themselvesEducator’s inability to protect themselves
against threats to their self esteemagainst threats to their self esteem and well being.and well being.
Effectiveness liesEffectiveness liesoutside one’s own controloutside one’s own controlwhile teaching requireswhile teaching requires
a high level of alertness!a high level of alertness!
Any demand placed upon the bodyAny demand placed upon the body
that brings about anthat brings about an
immediate responseimmediate response
75/25 Theory
School ImprovementSchool Improvement
No Child Left BehindNo Child Left Behind
AYPAYP
State Funding for EducationState Funding for Education
Classroom ManagementClassroom Management
Professional Growth and AdvancementProfessional Growth and Advancement
Each demand placed upon your bodyEach demand placed upon your body
Is referred to as aIs referred to as a
STRESSORSTRESSOR
Stressors Stressors
set off theset off the
Stress AlarmStress Alarm
General Adaptation Syndrome
1.Stress Alarm
2. Resistance Stage
3. Exhaustion Stage
Resistance StageResistance Stage
sets off:sets off:
Fear-Flight-Panic
Fear-Fight-Anger
Regulates body clockbody temperature, sleep cycle, muscle contraction,
appetite control, learning/memory, heart functions.
Seriously impacted by: caffeine, processed sugars, alcohol, tobacco
prescribed and illegal drugs.
Part of the larger “endorphin” group
Runs the body’s “pleasure center.”
Linked to daily “wakeful” stages
Major neurotransmitter.
War preparation hormone
mobilizes energy sources
assists with mineral/sugar balances
regulates blood pressure
assists in the clotting factor
Evaluate Your Stress LevelEvaluate Your Stress Level
Stress Evaluations
Don’t spend your hard-earned money
Many free stress evaluations on-line
Holmes/Rahe Life Stress Scale
It is time to take back the
CONTROL
In YOUR life!
It is time to…
Add real Cize to your life!Add real Cize to your life!
I refer to this as…
The REPELE Method
It really is very simple…
Reduce the resistance stage,
Return your body back to the state of balance
Be healthier and happier for a lot longer!
DiaphragmaticDiaphragmatic
AbdominalAbdominal
ButeykoButeyko
4-2-64-2-6
3 repetitions (minimum)3 repetitions (minimum)
5 times per day (minimum)5 times per day (minimum)
At least 4 times per week
30 minutes for each session
mix it up!
Maybe you're not sick – maybe you're just thirsty!
THIS IS YOUR BRAIN ON WATER
85% of brain tissue…water
18-20% of blood circulation to the brain
WATER IS THE MOST EFFECTIVE NATURAL MEDICINE
Start and End each day with a
Positive Mental Attitude
“Life is mind over matter;if you don’t mind
then it really doesn’t matter!”
Stephen Covey says…
“schedule your priorities!”
