As teachers, we often feel an obligation to be at school instead of taking a day off. We come up with every excuse in the book: my class won’t be okay, it’s harder to make sub plans than actually be at school, I need to prioritize my job over my health, and so much more. In our current world and situation, teachers are feeling guilty about not being at school now more than ever, especially with the rise of sub shortages. However, I’m here to tell you NOT to feel guilty!

Just like we can’t control how many students we have in our classroom, the resources provided by our district, or the schedule of our day, we also can’t control the lack of substitutes in our buildings. Unfortunately, these are the cards we’ve been dealt with as a school system. Meaning, this guilt does not fall on YOU!

Taking a day off to attend to your health, the health of a loved one, or whatever your reason is, does not mean you’re not a good teacher or doing your job. In fact you’re doing the exact opposite. In today’s episode, I further outline reasons why you shouldn’t feel guilty about sub shortages and how not taking days can lead to teacher burnout. Remember, you are more than just your job, so begin by prioritizing yourself!

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