From Burnt Out to Fired Up: Reigniting Your Passion for Teaching

by Morgane Michael

Overview

Overwhelmed teachers, this book is for you. The truth is that you can be remarkable without burning out. Drawing from the latest research and her own teaching experiences, author Morgane Michael delivers doable strategies to reignite your passion and replenish your well-being. Make a commitment today to begin a new chapter—one where you continue to make a difference while maintaining a deep sense of wellness, worthiness, and wholeheartedness.

• Learn why burnout happens and what you can do to thrive once again.
• Explore the five Rs—reflect, reframe, refocus, reconnect, and reveal—and understand how each can help counter burnout.
• Acquire a clear road map for reigniting your love for teaching.
• Inspire others to reignite their own passion for education.
• Discover how to sustain your passion and avoid burnout going forward.

Contents:
Introduction
Chapter 1: Reflect—How to Tune In and Check Up on Yourself
Chapter 2: Reframe—How to Be Resilient in the Face of Adversity
Chapter 3: Refocus—How to Harness Intentionality to Reach Your Goals and Dreams
Chapter 4: Reconnect—How to Boost the Quality of the Social Connections in Your Life
Chapter 5: Reveal Your True Self—How to Embrace Creativity as an Expression of Your Humanity
Chapter 6: Reignite—Craft Your Own Roadmaps to Go From Burnt Out to Fired Up!
References and Resources
Index

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781952812637
Publisher:	Solution Tree Press
Publication date:	11/29/2021
Pages:	248
Product dimensions:	7.00(w) x 10.00(h) x (d)

Table of Contents

About the Author xiii

Introduction 1

Small Act, Big Impact 3

Overwhelmed Teachers, This Book Is for You 4

Chapter Overview 5

Chapter Features 9

1 Reflect: How to Tune In and Check Up on Yourself 11

What the Research Says About Reflecting 11

Our Six Universal Emotional Needs 16

The Need for Space to Reflect on Our Emotions 19

The Three Secrets to Self-Compassion 22

The Power of Gratitude 25

Strategies to Ignite Your Reflecting Fire 26

Conclusion 36

2 Reframe: How to Be Resilient in the Face of Adversity 37

What the Research Says About Reframing 38

What Is Resilience? 38

The Three Essential Keys to Resilience 40

Educator Resilience 41

Restrictive Self-Perceptions and Beliefs 43

Shame Shields 44

Toxic Positivity 46

Growth Mindset and Reframe Mindset 49

How to Adopt a Reframe Mindset 51

How to Practice Self-Regulation 53

Strategies to Ignite Your Reframing Fire 57

Conclusion 61

Resiliency Journaling Exercise 62

Letter to Yourself Questions 63

3 Refocus: How to Harness Intentionality to Reach Your Goals and Dreams 65

What the Research Says About Refocusing 66

Goal Setting and the Elastic Band Analogy 68

Motivation and Rewards 83

Confidence Circles 84

RAS and Goal Setting 85

Procrastination 85

The Secrets of Goal Success 87

Strategies to Ignite Your Refocusing Fire 95

Conclusion 102

My Category-Based Goals 103

Goal-Setting Template 104

4 Reconnect: How to Boost the Quality of the Social Connections in Your Life 107

What the Research Says About Reconnecting 108

The Differences Among Empathy, Compassion, and Kindness 108

Is Kindness Contagious? 110

Why Kindness Matters 114

Kindness Is Not Our Default Setting 114

The Cost of incivility 117

Four Steps to Build Rapport With Anyone 117

Most People Are Doing the Best They Can 120

Strategies to Ignite Your Reconnecting Fire 121

Conclusion 131

5 Reveal Your True Self: How to Embrace Creativity as an Expression of Your Humanity 133

What the Research Says About Revealing Creativity 134

The Decline in Our Creativity Over Time 134

We Are All Creative 135

The Benefit of Creativity in School and Our Global World 136

The Personal Benefit of Creativity for Educators 138

Creative Roadblocks 139

Strategies to Ignite Your True Self Fire 145

Conclusion 156

Template for the Curiosity Audit 158

Template for the Everyday Photo Five-Day Challenge 160

6 Reignite: Craft Your Own Road Maps to Go From Burnt Out to Fired Up 163

My Reflect Road Map 165

My Reframe Road Map 168

My Refocus Road Map 172

My Reconnect Road Map 173

My Reveal Road Map 175

Closing Thoughts 178

References and Resources 179

Index 201

What People are Saying About This

From the Publisher

"It's never been more important (and more stressful) to be a teacher. This generous and useful book is a chance to find your way back to the things that matter."

—Seth Godin, author, Stop Stealing Dreams

"Morgane Michael has written a wonderful primer to reignite teacher passion and compassion. Her 5 Rs framework helps educators grow the inner means with which to thrive and joyfully engage the art of teaching. Teachers will love this highly affirming book."

—Raffi Cavoukian, singer, author, and founder, Raffi Foundation For Child Honouring 

"I didn't know how much I needed this book until I read it. That's what teaching does to you at times—it pulls you down and drags things out. It is hard, and it is exhausting. It calls on us to be relentlessly and compassionately giving of ourselves. From Burnt Out to Fired Up comes to the rescue! Morgane not only reminds us of our why in education, she ignites a fire for each educator to explore personal fulfillment, meaning, and belonging in their teaching practice. Her storytelling, her depth of expertise, and her compassion all shine through in this fantastic offering. This book is a must read for all educators. Trust me, your heart will thank you!"

—Trevor MacKenzie, inquiry-based educator, author, speaker, and consultant

"Morgane strikes the perfect balance between pause and pursue. Educators everywhere will feel seen by her compassion and inspired by her commitment. Weaving stories from her delightful podcast with the latest research, From Burnt Out to Fired Up is a critical work at a pivotal time in the history of teaching."

—Brian Miller, human connection specialist and author, Three New People

"From Burnt Out to Fired Up is an invaluable resource for all teachers at this difficult time in education. Michaels has created a timely and needed book for educators that is full of research, real-life stories, strategies, and necessary reminders for intentional long-term well-being and greater resilience. This book will give teachers who are struggling the support, the courage, and the road map to keep doing the work they love and feel fired up to show up, first for themselves and then for their classrooms and school community."

—Lisa Baylis, educator and author, Self-Compassion for Educators

"From Burnt Out to Fired Up felt like a beautiful gift from Morgane Michael. In reading it, I felt affirmed and rejuvenated in refocusing on my passion and on exploring intentional acts that can lead to positive, lifelong change in my practice as an educator and as a human on this planet. The book left me feeling excited to explore my own curiosities and creativity further as I reconnect and refocus on myself and those around me. I feel prepared to take on this year with renewed energy and focus and with a road map that will help me to mindfully participate and lead as a change maker in the world of education. Thank you, Morgane!"

—Laurie McIntosh, kindergarten teacher and author, Teachers These Days