Melinda Phillips: Release the Pressure & Reclaim The Joy Of Teaching| Episode 117

"There's been profound changes in the volume and complexity of the work that we do as teachers, and that leads to unsustainable workloads that come at the detriment of our work and our wellbeing." Melinda Phillips

How can we release the pressure of school life?

In this insightful podcast episode, organisational psychologist and experienced educator Melinda Phillips chats with Meg about the impact of increasing work demands on big-hearted educators

They explore practical strategies such as addressing workplace stressors, evaluating our standards and understanding the cost of caring. This conversation emphasises the importance of listening to one’s body and recognising its signals as a duty of care. They also discuss how reaching a point of burnout can sometimes serve as a wake-up call, prompting educators to reassess their work-life balance and take deliberate.

Tune in to learn how to navigate workplace stress, build healthy habits, and embrace the mess and magic of school life

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