Teachers in Transition: Career Change and Real Talk for Burned-Out Teachers

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Send us Fan Mail Note:  This is Episode 86 not 85 as Kitty said in the intro. In this episode, Kitty offers an invitation to an upcoming Masterclass that she is offering the weekend of Thanksgiving. The first presentation will be Friday, November 27, 2020, at 1:00 PM EST. The second will be Saturday, November 28, 2020, at 11:00 AM EST. To register for either presentation, click here:  https://even...

Send us Fan Mail Everyone struggles with staying focused and being productive on occasion even in the best of times. But when experiencing stress during times of high stress like we are all experiencing now, it becomes even more difficult to stay on task. This week, in my weekly newsletter, I wrote about this. You can take a look at it at https://kittyboitnott.coachesconsole.com/show_client_newsle...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Kitty offers some more of the suggestions that are included in her Checklist of the "10 Things You Need to Know and Do If You Want to Change Your Job or Career. "She talks about the importance of understanding how the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) works, how important it is to tweak your resume for every job you apply for, and the importance of writing...

Send us Fan Mail "10 Relaxation Tips That Zap Stress Fast" by Jeannette Moninger. https://www.webmd.com/balance/guide/blissing-out-10-relaxation-techniques-reduce-stress-spot##1 Stress Assessment Tool:  https://kittyboitnott.lpages.co/stress-assessment/ Cheat Sheet - 7 Strategies for Better Managing and Reducing Everyday Stress:  https://kittyboitnott.lpages.co/cheat-sheet-on-stress-mana...

Send us Fan Mail Teachers often think about changing their job or career for a long time before they take any action. They aren't sure what else they would be qualified to do, and sometimes they just don't know what they would want to do if they left teaching. In this episode of "Teachers in Transition," Kitty talks about a checklist she recently devised called "10 Things...

Send us Fan Mail Teachers are more overloaded and overwhelmed than ever. They have always had a lot thrown at them, but now they are being asked to go the extra extra mile. Some are teaching remotely. Some are teaching a hybrid model. Some are teaching in-person with or without the proper precautions in place. And some are being asked to do both!!! It isn't sustainable! As teachers, you must...

Send us Fan Mail If you are ready for a job or career change, the first place is in the space in your head. You need the mindset of a job seeker, and you have to believe that you can successfully navigate a job or career change if you want to be successful. Once you have developed the proper mindset, then you need to do research about the type of job you are interested in along with doing research...

Send us Fan Mail We have been living in unprecedented times of upheaval and stress. ALL of us. From the pandemic to economic fragility to social unrest, and here in the U. S. a high-stakes election. Regardless of which side you may be on, you feel like it's "high-stakes." All this upheaval can cause stress. So, you may need some new stress management strategies. In this episode, Kit...

Send us Fan Mail Normally, I wouldn't be talking about teacher burnout until later in October, but this is not a normal year, is it? I know that a lot of teachers are feeling more overwhelmed than ever. They feel like hamsters on a hamster wheel. They are moving as fast as they can and not going anywhere. If you are feeling overworked and overwhelmed don't know if you can call it "b...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of "Teachers in Transition," Kitty talks about the new checklist she just created entitled, "10 Things You Need to Know & Do If You Want to Change Your Job or Career." This list outlines all of the considerations one should take into account when thinking of changing their job or career. To get your free checklist, click here:  https://kitty...

Send us Fan Mail Recent information has come out about "Work From Home Burnout." I have long studied the ill effects of job burnout and the need for work-life balance in our lives, but when you are working from home, the lines start to blur and studies show more and more remote workers are working longer hours and not taking time off for a  mental--or physical--recharge. In this episode,...

Send us Fan Mail Back in January, I wrote a blog post entitled "10 Must-Do's If You Want to Improve Your Career in 2020." I wrote it before COVID-19 hit the country like a Mack truck. Still, given that many teachers are quitting their teaching jobs rather than putting themselves at risk by going into the buildings where they might not be safe, I decided the tips are still pertinent....

Send us Fan Mail There are three very specific types of stress:  acute, episodic, and chronic. In this episode, Kitty talks about what each type of stress entails and how you might choose to deal with each.  #stress #stressmanagement #stressrelief #acutestress #episodicstress #chronicstress Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Interviews are necessary if you wish to land a new job. They represent one of the last steps in the process, and it is disappointing when you have gone through an interview you thought went well and then you don't get the job. Unless you have a full understanding of how interviews really work, however, it is possible for you to blow it and not know it. What I mean by that is...

Send us Fan Mail This week's topic is stress, and in it, Kitty talks about specific ways to be more mindful at the moment. When we are stressed out and anxious, more often than not, it is the result of fretting or regretting something in the past or projecting and worrying about something the future. Neither is helpful. So, you need to learn how to pull yourself back into the present moment,...

Send us Fan Mail School opening has already begun in some parts of the country. And many teachers are forced to consider their options. If you are a teacher who has decided that going back to school this fall isn't an option for you, you will want to listen to this episode of "Teachers in Transition" because Kitty Boitnott, Heart-Centered Career Transition and Job Search Coach talks...

Send us Fan Mail If you are a teacher who is thinking about the wisdom of returning to your job this fall in the event that your system is going back in person or on a hybrid model, this episode is for you. Kitty Boitnott, Heart-Centered Career Transition and Job Search Coach talks about the questions that teachers are having to consider as they think about going back to school in the middle of a...

Send us Fan Mail Everyone is feeling over-stressed these days. Between the pandemic, financial pressures, and racial unrest, no one in the country is unaffected. In this week's episode, Kitty shares specific tips on how to lower stress with an eye toward free and low-cost solutions that are relatively simple to implement. The suggestions come from an article posted on Healthline . The article...

Send us Fan Mail Successful job seekers or career changers need to be able to network to facilitate their search. In times of the pandemic, however, networking isn't being practiced in person. That doesn't mean it isn't being practiced, though. A substitute for in-person networking is virtual networking, and the perfect place to start that is LinkedIn. Listen to today's episode...

Send us Fan Mail Now that we are past the 4th of July, predictably, attention is being turned to schools. Do we open them this fall? When do we open them if we do? And what precautions will be taken to help mitigate the risks to students and teachers and other staff? While this is all serious business, if you want a chuckle and a relatively light-hearted take on these questions, take a look at thi...

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Send us Fan Mail Lots of people are stressed these days. It's more important than ever to remember to practice self-care. This week, I talk about how coloring mandalas can be a great stress reliever. Research shows this to be true. Don't believe me? Check out this link as one example of proof that coloring can be relaxing:  https://www.beaumont.org/health-wellness/blogs/health-benefits-o...

Send us Fan Mail Sometimes when caught up in the process of changing careers, people feel stuck. They aren't sure how or where to start. And they struggle with what they think they might be qualified to do based on their past experience and education. When I start working with a new client, I urge them to set aside practical considerations in the beginning. Focus instead on what you want, not...