#130: Why Overworking Won't Make You a Better Teacher

It's easy to believe that as a new or first-year teacher you have to work hours and hours after contract time to be a good teacher. But the truth is, that's simply not true.   Today we are diving into the top reasons WHY overworking won't make you a better teacher. Plus we dive into teacher time management strategies on what you can do instead. We cover strategies like preventing teacher burnout by getting clear on your definition of what a good teacher is and how to take action once you set a boundary in the classroom.   This is part 1 of the Leaving Work on Time Series!   Leaving Work at Contract Time Series: Part 1: https://www.thepresentteacher.com/podcasts/the-present-teacher-podcast/episodes/2148980805 Part 2: https://www.thepresentteacher.com/podcasts/the-present-teacher-podcast/episodes/2148980806 Part 3: https://www.thepresentteacher.com/podcasts/the-present-teacher-podcast/episodes/2148980808 Part 4: https://www.thepresentteacher.com/podcasts/the-present-teacher-podcast/episodes/2148980809 Download the Ultimate Teacher Prep Guide Here: https://www.thepresentteacher.com/teacher-prep-guide Join the Balanced Teacher 3-Day Event: https://www.thepresentteacher.com/balanced-teacher-event Join The Present Teacher Circle Community: https://www.thepresentteacher.com/the-present-teacher-circle ___________________________ ❤️Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/thepresentteacher/🔥TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@thepresentteacher🚀Website | https://thepresentteacher.com/💜YouTube | https://youtube.com/@ThePresentTeacher?si=meqMmiDHJN-0Jmlr___________________________// RESOURCES💌 Join our email list for weekly motivation | https://www.thepresentteacher.com/teacher-prep-guide🌼 Join our Community on Facebook | https://www.thepresentteacher.com/offers/QUzcjYLT___________________________//  ABOUTI’m Helena, a coach for new and first-year teachers sharing knowledge on how to have a thriving career and personal life.The Present Teacher Podcast is a resource for classroom management, classroom organization, time management, and teacher wellness. Follow along and learn how to thrive in the classroom and in life.Subscribe to The Present Teacher Podcast to get inspired by new weekly podcast episodes!