New Year, New Strategies, New You: 3 Ways to Manage Stress for a Balanced Teaching Life in 2025

In this episode of Digital Learning Today, hosts Jeffrey Bradbury and Diane Mansour welcome the new year with excitement and discuss various developments in education, including the launch of a new book and the transition to college teaching. They delve into the stress educators face and share strategies for managing it, emphasizing the importance of organization, mindset shifts, and self-care. The conversation highlights the significance of sleep and hobbies in maintaining emotional resilience and balance in the teaching profession. If you are a new listener to TeacherCast, we would love to hear from you.  Please visit our Contact Page and let us know how we can help you today! Digital Learning Tip of the Week Tip # ??? To get our weekly Instructional Coaching Tips sent right to your inbox, please subscribe to our weekly newsletter. In This Episode … New Podcasting Format for TeacherCast Updated Newsletter Format Stress Management Write down everything that you have to do in the moment now. Find pockets of time that you can spend alone with yourself or those close to you. Find a personal hobby that you can do all by yourself when (or if) you have a free moment each week. Conversation Takeaways The new year brings exciting opportunities for educators. Managing stress is crucial for effective teaching. Writing down tasks can help alleviate stress. Using tools like Notion can enhance organization. Finding pockets of calm in a busy schedule is beneficial. Mindset shifts can help educators cope with stress. Sleep is essential for emotional regulation. Engaging in hobbies can provide a necessary escape. Teachers should prioritize self-care to maintain resilience. Professional development is key to navigating changes in education. Chapters 00:00Welcome to a New Year in Education 05:58Managing Stress as Educators 11:58Finding Balance and Organization 17:57The Importance of Sleep and Hobbies Follow Our Podcast And Subscribe View All Episodes Apple Podcasts Spotify Follow Our Host Jeff Bradbury | @JeffBradbury TeacherCast | @TeacherCast Join Our PLN Are you enjoying the TeacherCast Network, please share your thoughts with the world by commenting on Apple Podcasts today? I enjoy reading and sharing your comments on the podcast each week. Let’s Work Together Host: Jeff Bradbury @TeacherCast | @JeffBradbury Email: info@teachercast.net Voice Mail: **http://www.TeacherCast.net/voicemail** YouTube: **

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Digital Learning Today: Your professional development partner for a tech-infused classroom that truly takes learning beyond the four walls. Hosted by ISTE Award-Winning Instructional Coach Jeff Bradbury from the TeacherCast Educational Network and Diane Manser, author of “I Didn’t Sign Pp For This”, this podcast is packed with honest conversations, key guests, and the latest tips and strategies. From overcoming tech hurdles to building relationships with students and colleagues, each episode offers practical wisdom to enhance your passion as an educator. Whether you're new to teaching or a seasoned pro, join Jeff and Diane weekly as they dive into the challenges and successes they experience within their own classrooms. Learn how to turn your classroom into a dynamic hub of innovative learning where technology amplifies standards-based education. Discover how to create meaningful learning experiences that spark curiosity and ignite engagement in your students. Subscribe today and transform your teaching with actionable advice on effective technology integration.