Five Things I Wish I had Known Before Leaving Teaching

Send us Fan MailWhen I left the classroom after 14 years, I thought I knew what life after teaching would look like. The reality was very different.In this episode of The Green Heart Wellbeing Podcast: Life After Teaching, I share five things I wish I’d known before leaving teaching — from the surprise of having too much freedom, to the importance of getting your finances in order, and how isolating it can feel to step away from the staffroom.I’ll also talk about identity shifts, the patience it takes to grow a new career, and some bonus reflections around wellbeing, grief, and messy progress.Takeaway for you: What’s one small “seed” you could plant this week that might grow into the life you want beyond teaching?This podcast is for teachers, ex-teachers, and anyone thinking about a career change who wants to protect their wellbeing, use positive psychology in daily life, and explore what’s possible beyond the classroom.