Description

In this conversation Dr. Jodie Lowinger, CEO and founder of the Anxiety Clinic, discusses the importance of teachers looking after their own well-being in order to effectively support their students. She emphasizes the need for teachers to recognize their own worth and prioritize self-care. Burnout is a common issue among educators, and Dr. Jodie provides strategies to prevent and manage burnout. Building authentic relationships with students is key to creating a positive learning environment. She also highlights the importance of recognizing and addressing anxiety in students, as it can manifest in various ways. The conversation explores the challenges and pressures faced by teachers, particularly in relation to burnout and perfectionism. It emphasizes the importance of self-care and mindset in preventing burnout and promoting sustainable high performance. The discussion also touches on the role of teachers in fostering a growth mindset in students and the need for teachers to prioritize their own well-being.

Takeaways

• Teachers need to prioritize their own well-being in order to effectively support their students.
• Burnout is a common issue among educators, and it is important to recognize the signs and take action to prevent and manage it.
• Building authentic relationships with students is crucial for creating a positive learning environment.
• Anxiety can manifest in various ways in students, and it is important for teachers to recognize and address it. Teachers often feel pressured to prioritize their work over their own well-being, leading to burnout.
• Perfectionism and the fear of imperfection can contribute to anxiety and burnout.
• Mindset tools, such as focusing on effort rather than outcome, can help prevent burnout.
• Teachers play a crucial role in fostering a growth mindset in students.
• Context and external expectations can contribute to feelings of being overwhelmed and trapped.
• Advocacy and maximizing efficiencies are important strategies for managing the demands of teaching.
• Teachers should prioritize self-care and recognize the value of their own well-being.
• Sustainable high performance requires a balance between work and personal life.
• Teachers should focus on their strengths and celebrate their efforts rather than striving for perfection.
• Dr. Jodie Lowinger offers resources and support for teachers through her website and book.

The advice given in this episode is general in nature, but if you’re struggling, please see a healthcare professional, or call lifeline on 13 11 14.

You can find Dr Jodie at:

linkedin.com/in/dr-jodie-lowinger

https://www.instagram.com/_drjodie_/

https://www.facebook.com/drjodiemindstrength/

Website:

drjodie.com.au/

sydneyanxietyclinic.com/ 

Email:

hello@drjodie.com.au

you can find me on LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/philip-murdoch-%F0%9F%A4%99-68a846b1/

YouTube

https://youtube.com/@thetattooedteacher01?si=tJy1U6Huz684CtZE