Teacher- and parent of 3-need I say more? COVID put me right over the edge. I am getting back into balance by giving in and taking ADHD meds again(after 10 years of not taking it at all). I ended up taking a medical leave which was also helpful. I am sleeping and delegating a lot more. Anything my kids are capable of doing for themselves- they do. 30 minutes a day minimum of exercise. Cutting back significantly on online teaching when I return because it is toxic and students expect you to be available non stop. I am committing to allow my students to fail. I cheerlead and prop them up to a fault. This probably does not serve any of us honestly. I am keeping more energy for me and my family. Work will need to get familiar with a firm “NO” from now until I retire.
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Reply to [Discussion] I'm doing research on burnout. What's your story? by Ok_Hamster3522
Teacher- and parent of 3-need I say more? COVID put me right over the edge. I am getting back into balance by giving in and taking ADHD meds again(after 10 years of not taking it at all). I ended up taking a medical leave which was also helpful. I am sleeping and delegating a lot more. Anything my kids are capable of doing for themselves- they do. 30 minutes a day minimum of exercise. Cutting back significantly on online teaching when I return because it is toxic and students expect you to be available non stop. I am committing to allow my students to fail. I cheerlead and prop them up to a fault. This probably does not serve any of us honestly. I am keeping more energy for me and my family. Work will need to get familiar with a firm “NO” from now until I retire.