Marking, Meetings and Meltdowns: Finding Space for You

Teaching isn’t just a job, it’s an ongoing juggling act. Between marking, meetings, endless emails and the emotional load of your pupils, it’s easy to lose yourself in the demands.​

But you matter too. You can care deeply and set limits. You can love the job and feel overwhelmed.​

How to find space for yourself:​

• Set boundaries around your evenings and weekends.​

• Leave work at work, at least some of the time.​

• Take a proper break during the school day, even if it’s just 10 minutes.​

• Make space for hobbies or interests outside of school.​

• Give yourself credit, this job is no small thing.​

Make Your Self-care Inevitable!​

Recommended reading:​ What Every Teacher Needs to Know About Psychology by David Didau and Nick Rose – a balanced reminder that you’re not alone in the pressure.​