Teaching English can be a stressful job. It is physically and mentally draining. What’s more, if you are living abroad you are dealing with the stresses of living in a foreign country. Self-care is important to maintain your physical and mental health and well-being.
If you find yourself under too much stress for an extended period of time, you might experience burnout. This is actually very common for teachers.
Symptoms of burnout include:
- Exhaustion
- Irritation
- Sleep problems
- Apathy and depression
- Recurrent illness
To mitigate the effects of life stresses and to avoid burnout as a teacher, there are a few things you can do:
- Eat well
- Exercise
- Get enough sleep
- Talk about your problems
- Take enough breaks from work
Read more: Self-Care And The TEFL Teacher: How To Avoid Teacher Burnout