As a new teacher, hitting the midpoint of the school year can feel like hitting a solid brick wall. The initial excitement and energy that carried you through the first few months may start to wane, leaving you feeling fatigued and overwhelmed. But don't worry, this is totally normal! 

In this episode, we share five effective strategies to help you overcome teacher fatigue, regain your enthusiasm, and finish the school year strong (or start out strong if you are one of our teachers in the Northern Hemisphere). 

5 Strategies to Conquer Teacher Fatigue:

• Reflect and Celebrate Small Wins
• Reconnect with Your Passion
• Prioritise Self-Care and Well-being.
• Build a Support Network around you 
• Utilise Resources for New Teachers (start by getting this freebie)

Remember, mid-year fatigue is a common challenge for any teacher, but with the right strategies, you can overcome it and continue making a positive impact in your students’ lives. 

If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review, your feedback helps us improve and reach more educators like you! Until next week…

Rainbows ahead,

Ashleigh and Alisha

Resources mentioned in today’s episode

Grab our freebie: Surviving your First Year of Teaching

This episode is sponsored by Transform your First Years – A membership for new teachers that will fast-track your expertise + confidence  – because teacher life is a team sport!

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About Schools for Change:

Schools for Change is on a mission to take action on homelessness through education and advocacy! The initiative by charity StreetSmart Australia, offers educators free, curriculum-aligned classroom resources and activities to help kick-start conversations about homelessness and social change. 

The free resources help create flexible and engaging opportunities to introduce tricky topics like homelessness and poverty, build empathy and curiosity through storytelling, and dispel stigma with facts and evidence.

How to connect with the team at Street Smart Australia:

On Instagram via @schools.for.change 

Online via https://streetsmartaustralia.org/schools-for-change/ OR 

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