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In this quick reference guide, Chase Mielke identifies the factors most likely to lead to burnout and how to combat them in your everyday work life.<br/>Stress is a normal part of teaching, but it doesn't take much for stress to turn into burnout. Educators of all types suffer from burnout, and it's crucial to learn how to manage everyday stressors without succumbing to emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, and inefficacy.<br/>Overcoming Educator Burnout is about identifying both the big and small changes you can make right away. It presents several easy-to-use strategies for building<br/>* Resilience to stress;<br/>* Personal agency;<br/>* Relatedness with colleagues; and<br/>* Professional competence.<br/>Burnout is a chain of stressors and behaviors, and Mielke's strengths-based approach focuses on the tools you can use to break that chain and thrive in your school environment. When you know how to overcome burnout, you can energize your teaching, nurture your overall job satisfaction, and provide the best support for your students to succeed.<br/>8.5" x 11" 3-panel foldout guide (6 pages), laminated for extra durability and 3-hole-punched for binder storage.