61. Teacher Self-Pressure & Why It Backfires

Think self-pressure is working for you in the classroom and raising your game? Think again. 

In this episode you'll learn:

• Why putting the pressure on yourself increases stress;

• Why pressure keeps you in a spin cycle of "not enough"

• How if you feel pressure at school, most likely you are creating it for yourself at home;

• How self-pressuring leads to you beating yourself up, not teaching better; 

Compassion is actually the key to feeling better at school and in life. Can you give yourself just a bit of a break? After this episode, you will. 

Resources:

• Follow Chrissy on Instagram @chrissyconcept.
• Sign up for a FREE 30 minute coaching call.

More About Teacher Talk with Chrissy Nichols:

Teacher Talk is the podcast for educators like you who are on the brink of burnout, or are already there. It’s your guide to feeling better about being at school and being in your life. Your host, Chrissy Nichols, is a life coach for teachers. In her weekly episodes, she will give you quick tools, tips, and brain hacks to understand that there is absolutely nothing wrong with you. It’s time to find the joy in teaching again and get back to feeling like the best version of yourself.