What is culture?
Two definitions I like are: ‘people like us do things like this’ and ‘ideas, customs, and social behaviours of a particular people or society.’
Many teachers tell me they feel at odds with the culture in their workplace. Or worse than at odds, completely undermined by it.
Well, if that’s you, I hear you. I know how challenging it can be.
I also want you to know that you don’t have to let it be a foregone conclusion. If your school culture is one of Depleted Teachers and you want to be a Resilient Teacher, then you can shift your own personal culture to move towards that instead.
Here’s 4 steps to help you:- Decide what culture you want- Identify what thoughts, beliefs and actions enhance and promote, or inhibit and undermine that culture- Surround yourself with people who get it, support you and will hold you accountable- Take action, tweak, follow up
Remember, if you’re interested in having proactive wellbeing conversations in your staffroom, follow along with the prompts by @flourishingfebruary!

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