Teachers with Boundaries Podcast

Gemma Drinkall
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The Teachers with Boundaries Podcast is for classroom teachers, middle leaders and senior leaders who know they want to avoid burnout and enjoy a sustainable career in education. You're ready to take back control and enjoy teaching again - through creating boundaries, reducing teacher guilt and stress, and achieving a happier work-life blend. This podcast is hosted by Gemma Drinkall. A former secondary school teacher and middle leader, Gemma is now an educational wellbeing coach, helping teachers to create clear boundaries so that they can love teaching again. She'll share what works, what doesn't work and how you can learn from her experiences of teacher burnout. This show is the one to listen to if you want to switch off from teaching, reduce the overwhelm and guilt, and increase your time, energy and happiness. This podcast is the one to listen to if you're ready to thrive and not just survive. gemmadrinkall.substack.com

  1. 02/27/2023

    Have your teacher emails taken over your life?

    Despite going into teaching to "teach", it turns out a large amount of your job is responding to emails. This can leave you feeling switched "on" beyond your time each day in the classroom. This makes it difficult to escape teaching when you are seeking a happy work-life balance. What you will learn in this episode: The negative impact multitasking can have on your productivity The habit loops that form when you have email notifications switched on The positive impact reducing your contactability can have on your stress levels By reducing the time you spend on your teacher emails, you'll discover more free time, energy and focus for yourself. Take time out this week to review your notification settings so that you can feel in control of your focus again. Resources: FREE 5 tips to switch off from teaching and switch on to your life: https://www.subscribepage.com/switchoffteaching Join our friendly Facebook Community: www.facebook.com/groups/teacherswithboundaries Find me on Instagram: www.instagram.com/gemmadrinkall_headsphere/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/GemmaDrinkallHeadSphere LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/gemma-drinkall-10a9861a0/ Twitter: www.twitter.com/Gemma_Drinkall Linktree: www.linktr.ee/GemmaDrinkall "How Long It Takes to Get Back on Track After a Distraction" https://lifehacker.com/how-long-it-takes-to-get-back-on-track-after-a-distract-1720708353

    Have your teacher emails taken over your life?

  2. 02/13/2023

    How come some teachers enjoy a happy work balance?

    With the never ending workload, pressure and scrutiny that teachers face, the job can feel like it has taken over your life. However, some teachers manage to develop a positive work-life balance that empowers them to treat teaching like the job it is whilst enjoying life outside of the classroom. This episode explores some of their secrets. What you will learn in this episode: How some teachers manage to have a happy work-life balance The importance of acknowledging that teaching is an impossible job Tips that will help you to create your own work-life balance Take time out this week to reflect on what small steps you could take this week to begin creating the work-life balance you deserve. Also check out the Teacher B.O.U.N.D.A.R.I.E.S. Course below, which gives you every step you need to create clear boundaries in teaching. Resources: Teacher B.O.U.N.D.A.R.I.E.S.: The Course https://buy.stripe.com/3cs3dN4SEcTYceY28j Join our friendly Facebook Community: www.facebook.com/groups/teacherswithboundaries FREE 5 tips to switch off from teaching and switch on to your life: https://www.subscribepage.com/switchoffteaching Find me on Instagram: www.instagram.com/gemmadrinkall_headsphere/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/GemmaDrinkallHeadSphere LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/gemma-drinkall-10a9861a0/ Twitter: www.twitter.com/Gemma_Drinkall • Linktree: www.linktr.ee/GemmaDrinkall 5 Second Rule by Mel Robbins

    How come some teachers enjoy a happy work balance?

  3. 01/30/2023

    Is it possible to have a work-life balance in teaching?

    It is often said in teaching that the only ways to get a work-life balance is to go part time (and work on your days off) or quit. The statistics appear to support this view as 1 in 3 teachers are leaving in their first five years. However, there is another way: boundaries. What you will learn in this episode: Why teachers may quit or go part time The importance of having a work-life balance in teaching Steps you can take to create a work-life balance Accelerate your progress by signing up for the FREE 3 Steps to a Happy Teacher Work-Life Balance Masterclass taking place on Tuesday 31st January at 8pm GMT. Here's the link to sign up: https://www.subscribepage.com/3stepstoteacherworklifebalance Resources: Sign up for the FREE 3 Steps to a Happy Teacher Work-Life Balance Masterclass: https://www.subscribepage.com/3stepstoteacherworklifebalance Join our friendly Facebook Community: www.facebook.com/groups/teacherswithboundaries Find me on Instagram: www.instagram.com/gemmadrinkall_headsphere/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/GemmaDrinkallHeadSphere LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/gemma-drinkall-10a9861a0/ Twitter: www.twitter.com/Gemma_Drinkall Linktree: www.linktr.ee/GemmaDrinkall

    Is it possible to have a work-life balance in teaching?

  4. 01/23/2023

    What is the cost of saying no to yourself in teaching?

    Sometimes saying no in teaching just feels wrong. It feels wrong to disappoint someone. It feels like you are saying no to the students and that is the worst thing a teacher can do. Yet, when you keep saying yes to school, you risk saying no to your own needs, which can ultimately impact the quality of your teaching and work-life balance. What you will learn in this episode: How saying no to yourself may be impacting you The value of saying no in teaching How saying no can improve the quality of your teaching Accelerate your progress by signing up for the FREE 3 Steps to a Happy Teacher Work-Life Balance Masterclass taking place on Tuesday 31st January at 8pm GMT. Here's the link to sign up: https://www.subscribepage.com/3stepstoteacherworklifebalance Resources: Sign up for the FREE 3 Steps to a Happy Teacher Work-Life Balance Masterclass: https://www.subscribepage.com/3stepstoteacherworklifebalance Join our friendly Facebook Community: www.facebook.com/groups/teacherswithboundaries Find me on Instagram: www.instagram.com/gemmadrinkall_headsphere/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/GemmaDrinkallHeadSphere LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/gemma-drinkall-10a9861a0/ Twitter: www.twitter.com/Gemma_Drinkall Linktree: www.linktr.ee/GemmaDrinkall

    What is the cost of saying no to yourself in teaching?

  5. 01/16/2023

    What may be blocking your teacher work-life balance?

    Finding a happy work-life balance in teaching is tricky. It feels like the job is a never ending onslaught of tasks, emails and paperwork. And that's before you get into the classroom! There may be things in your way that are preventing you from creating the work-life balance you crave. This episode explores some of these and the small steps you could take to make valuable changes. What you will learn in this episode: How you may be standing in the way of your ideal work-life balance The power of saying no Ways you can reduce your workload Boundaries are the main tool you can use to unblock your work-life balance and begin to thrive in teaching again. When you have boundaries, you feel happier, stronger and more resilient. This will help your work-life balance every day of the week. Accelerate your progress by signing up for the FREE 3 Steps to a Happy Teacher Work-Life Balance Masterclass taking place on Tuesday 31st January at 8pm GMT. Here's the link to sign up: https://www.subscribepage.com/3stepstoteacherworklifebalance Resources: Sign up for the FREE 3 Steps to a Happy Teacher Work-Life Balance Masterclass: https://www.subscribepage.com/3stepstoteacherworklifebalance Join our friendly Facebook Community: www.facebook.com/groups/teacherswithboundaries Find me on Instagram: www.instagram.com/gemmadrinkall_headsphere/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/GemmaDrinkallHeadSphere LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/gemma-drinkall-10a9861a0/ Twitter: www.twitter.com/Gemma_Drinkall Linktree: www.linktr.ee/GemmaDrinkall Department of Education School Workload Reduction Toolkit: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/school-workload-reduction-toolkit TES: More teachers buying pupils clothes and food: https://www.tes.com/magazine/news/general/teacher-recruitment-retention-more-teachers-step-buy-pupils-clothes-and-food

    What may be blocking your teacher work-life balance?

  6. 01/09/2023

    How can boundaries help you to thrive in teaching?

    Christmas and New Year begin to feel like a distant memory this week. The enjoyment of the festive season pales as the new school term takes hold. It is important to take stock and explore how you can create a work-life balance that enables you to enjoy teaching and life during the new term. What you will learn in this episode: How physical boundaries can help you create a happy work-life balance Why having boundaries benefits your students How a change of perspective can help you enjoy teaching again The New Year brings an opportunity for a fresh start where you can create the boundaries you need to protect your wellbeing and enjoy a happy work-life balance. Accelerate your progress by signing up for the FREE Teacher Boundaries Challenge starting on 15/1/23. Here's the link to sign up: https://www.subscribepage.com/teacherboundarieschallenge Resources: Sign up for the FREE Teacher Boundaries Challenge https://www.subscribepage.com/teacherboundarieschallenge Join our friendly Facebook Community: www.facebook.com/groups/teacherswithboundaries Find me on Instagram: www.instagram.com/gemmadrinkall_headsphere/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/GemmaDrinkallHeadSphere LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/gemma-drinkall-10a9861a0/ Twitter: twitter.com/Gemma_Drinkall Linktree: linktr.ee/GemmaDrinkall

    How can boundaries help you to thrive in teaching?

  7. 01/02/2023

    How to start the New Year thriving in teaching

    The New Year can fill you with optimism, hope and excitement. And you may begin the New Year with high expectations for yourself. Sometimes though this can result in disappointment. Yet, there is a fine balance to be had that will help you to thrive in teaching as you begin 2023. What you will learn in this episode: • How to make time for yourself • The importance of setting boundaries in the new school term • How to thrive in teaching in the New Year As you return to school this week, prioritise your boundaries and start the year as you wish to go on: thriving in teaching. Resources: • FREE 5 tips to switch off from teaching and switch on to your life: https://www.subscribepage.com/switchoffteaching • James Clear, Atomic Habits: https://www.bookdepository.com/Atomic-Habits-James-Clear/9781847941831 • Join our friendly Facebook Community: www.facebook.com/groups/teacherswithboundaries • Find me on Instagram: www.instagram.com/gemmadrinkall_headsphere/ • Facebook: www.facebook.com/GemmaDrinkallHeadSphere • LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/gemma-drinkall-10a9861a0/ • Twitter: twitter.com/Gemma_Drinkall • Linktree: linktr.ee/GemmaDrinkall

    How to start the New Year thriving in teaching

  8. 12/26/2022

    How to find space for yourself in the Christmas holiday rush

    Christmas is a festive blur. You spend the run up to Christmas frantically buying presents for family and friends, buying and decorating a tree and buying enough food for everyone. Then before you know it, the New Year is in and you're back at school having hardly taken a moment of pause for yourself. In truth, Christmas is just plain exhausting for most of us. It can be challenging to find space for ourselves during this time. What you will learn in this episode: • How to find time for yourself over Christmas • The benefits of finding moments to pause • How this will benefit your return to school Christmas is a wonderful time of year. Make sure that you make the most of it by giving yourself the time and space that you need. Wishing you a wonderful end to 2022 and a Happy New Year! Resources: • Join our friendly Facebook Community and buy Teacher B.O.U.N.D.A.R.I.E.S: The Course: www.facebook.com/groups/teacherswithboundaries • FREE 5 tips to switch off from teaching and switch on to your life: https://www.subscribepage.com/switchoffteaching • Find me on Instagram: www.instagram.com/gemmadrinkall_headsphere/ • Facebook: www.facebook.com/GemmaDrinkallHeadSphere • LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/gemma-drinkall-10a9861a0/ • Twitter: twitter.com/Gemma_Drinkall • Linktree: linktr.ee/GemmaDrinkall

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The Teachers with Boundaries Podcast is for classroom teachers, middle leaders and senior leaders who know they want to avoid burnout and enjoy a sustainable career in education. You're ready to take back control and enjoy teaching again - through creating boundaries, reducing teacher guilt and stress, and achieving a happier work-life blend. This podcast is hosted by Gemma Drinkall. A former secondary school teacher and middle leader, Gemma is now an educational wellbeing coach, helping teachers to create clear boundaries so that they can love teaching again. She'll share what works, what doesn't work and how you can learn from her experiences of teacher burnout. This show is the one to listen to if you want to switch off from teaching, reduce the overwhelm and guilt, and increase your time, energy and happiness. This podcast is the one to listen to if you're ready to thrive and not just survive. gemmadrinkall.substack.com

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