Teachers in Transition: Career Change and Real Talk for Burned-Out Teachers

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When you change careers, you may have some trouble at first convincing yourself that you aren't a "fraud" or an "impostor syndrome." Lots of people experience "impostor syndrome" at some point during their career, after all. When you go from one career into a brand new career, thinking of yourself differently and embracing your new identity may take some time.

That is where the process of rebranding comes in. You need to consider your personal brand, your professional brand, your in-person brand, and your online brand. To learn more about what I mean, listen to this episode of Teachers in Transition.

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For most people, breathing isn't something you think much about. It's important, though, to recognize and appreciate that even though we breathe unconsciously, breathing shouldn't be taken for granted. We can go far longer without food or water to live than we can without oxygen. Breathing brings oxygen to the trillions of cells in our bodies and contributes to the proper function of those cells. Breathing is important and deep, intentional breathing at various times during the day can help ease your stress and the tension in your body.

A transcript is available at http://bit.ly/2XARSvV.

For more information about stress and how to handle it more effectively and proactively, check out Kitty's free ebook, Stressed, Stretched, and Just Plain Overwhelmed:  A Guide to Managing Your Stress and Developing a Greater Sense of Worklife Balance. It is available here:  http://teachersintransition.com/ebook.

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When applying for a new job, it is essential that you study carefully the job description. What are the duties and responsibilities that the job requires? What are the required qualifications and the "preferred" requirements?

Too few people study job descriptions and they apply without adjusting their resume, cover letter, and applications accordingly.

To be a successful candidate, you need to understand exactly what the job description requires. Then you need to use certain other tools including a word cloud maker and Jobscan.co to help you make your resume a tighter fit for the job you are applying for.

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Along with staying hydrated, eating well, and getting enough sleep to feel your best and to manage your stress, you need to work exercise into your day-to-day routine. It doesn't have to be strenuous exercise, and you don't have to spend hours at the gym (unless you want to) to get the exercise you need to release much-needed hormones into your bloodstream so you feel your best and perform at your optimum level. Listen to this podcast with Kitty Boitnott for more.

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Many people underestimate the importance of sleep in their lives. They have been lulled into thinking that sleep can be delayed and deferred. It can't. At least not if you wish to be well and operate at your optimal level. Our bodies are designed to sleep a certain number of hours each night. While it is true that each one of us has a set point where we need sleep that may differ from other people, the fact is that on average, adults need 6 1/2 to 8 hours of sleep every night. Science is starting to show us the benefits of getting the sleep we need and the detriment we risk if we ignore our body's need for sleep. Learn more about how sleep affects your ability to manage your stress.

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When you decide it is time to change your job or career track, you may think that the first question to consider is "What are you 'qualified' to do?" I contend that that is the wrong question, however. Instead, consider what you want to do, and then consider what you might need to do to make yourself qualified to do that. Do you need to take some courses or get some training? What transferable skills do you already have that may apply to a new job that you are interested in? These are the questions you should spend some time with. And Kitty Boitnott, Heart-Centered Career Transition & Job Search Coach can help you explore what those questions mean for you.

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You may not have thought of eating for proper nutrition as a stress management strategy, but it is. To keep your body and mind in optimum shape, you need to maintain your health. A healthy body is a resilient body, and resilience is what you want to have when you get hit with a stressful event. If you are resilient, you will bounce back more quickly. If not, you may find yourself struggling to recover.

Eating for stress management includes avoiding the so-called "comfort foods" and sticking to whole foods--fresh fruits and vegetables--and other produce that hasn't been highly processed.

To learn more, download the free ebook, Stressed, Stretched, and Just Plain Overwhelmed:  A Guide to Managing Your Stress and Developing a Greater Sense of Work-Life Balance.

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This episode is about a key element in making a career transition from one career lane to another. It is based on a recent blog post that Kitty wrote by the same title, "When Changing Careers, Seek Clarity Over Confusion.  

The blog post is available at 
https://teachersintransition.com/changing-careers-in-mid-life/changing-careers-in-mid-life.

The free ebook that was referenced is available at https://kittyboitnott.lpages.co/changing-career-considerations/

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In today's episode, I chat with Melissa Wolf, the founder of Balance Health and Wellness.  Melissa is a School Psychologist, so she has seen up close and personally how teachers are stressed, and she has experienced her own sense of burnout. She started Balance Health and Wellness because of her own passion for fitness and wellness. She has helped her clients manage their weight and their stress which, frankly, go hand in hand. Stress often causes people to overeat and thus to gain weight. Managing stress can help to manage your weight as well.

Listen in to our conversation and learn what single tip Melissa offers to her clients for how to experience health and wellness.

To find Melissa, you can check out her website at https://balancehwde.com.
You can find her on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/Balancehealth.mel/
She is on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/balancehwde/
And finally, you can email her at [email protected].

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Changing jobs represents a unique set of challenges, but changing a career can feel like a daunting task depending on the level of education you may have invested in or the amount of experience you have racked up. In spite of those challenges, however, the time does come for some when the writing is on the wall. You realize you aren’t happy anymore in the career of your first choice, and it is time to assess what you might be able to do to transition into another line of work. Here are what I would offer are four distinct signs that you are not only ready to change careers, but you need to change before your health, or your primary relationships suffer anymore.
1.  You find yourself dreading Monday mornings.
2.  You feel stuck and unhappy because you don't see room for advancement or promotion.
3.  You feel that you have no control over your work or your projects.
4.  You feel discouraged and put down by your boss or co-workers.

Want to learn more? Listen in.

Download the pdf referenced in the show, *10 Things You Need to Know if You Want to Make a Job or Career Change* at https://kittyboitnott.lpages.co/changing-career-considerations/

To make an appointment for a 20-minute complimentary consultation, sign up here:  http://kittyboitnott.coachesconsole.com/calendar.

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