Episode 4

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15th Jan 2024

Why Setting Boundaries and Learning to Say NO are Essential to Work-life Balance and Time Management

Are you a teacher caught in the relentless cycle of saying "yes" to every task, feeling the burden of overwhelming responsibilities and sacrificing your well-being? What if saying "NO" could be your secret weapon for not only reclaiming your time but also achieving balance between your career and personal life?

In this episode, we unravel the empowering journey of Teagan Raines, an educator who discovered the transformative impact of mastering time management and confidently saying "NO." Delve into Teagan's story, a narrative that resonates with the challenges every teacher faces, and find out how she turned her pain points into powerful solutions.

Discover the 'wow' moments of Teagan's journey as we go beyond the surface and explore the deeper connection between saying "NO," effective time management, and the desired outcome of achieving a balanced and fulfilling life inside and outside the classroom.

In this episode, you will:

1. Learn practical strategies to master time management and say "no" without guilt.

2. Understand the profound impact of setting boundaries on preventing burnout and creating a healthier work-life balance.

3. Gain insights into how empowered educators are reclaiming their time and thriving in both their professional and personal lives.

Ready to transform your teaching experience and regain control of your time? Click play now and join us on a journey with Teagan Raines as we share her inspiring story of mastering time management and saying "NO" for a more balanced and fulfilling classroom life. Your path to empowerment begins here.

Welcome to the Teacher Podcast, your go-to resource for educator support, providing teaching inspiration and motivation, while addressing teacher burnout, mental health, and work-life balance, as we navigate education challenges inside and outside the classroom together and find strategies for overcoming burnout.

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About the Podcast

Teacher Tales : Educators Overcoming Burnout
Educators Overcoming Burnout
Why is burnout destroying education? Many educators feel like support is waning and the situation is only getting worse.


This show is for exhausted educators who realize change is necessary to carry on in the field they love without sacrificing the life they live.


This show will teach you actionable steps to help you overcome burnout before it's too late, give you practical advice on how to avoid the pitfalls of being an educator, and help you uncover essential skills needed to be successful in the changing world of education.
Through parent calls, countless emails, and pointless meetings; Tony lives the difficult life of being a teacher, rather than waiting for help he's decided to use his experience (and the experience of others) to bring the help that's desperately needed to his fellow educators.
Tune in every Monday and Thursday for impactful insights into overcoming burnout in the time it takes you to get ready for work.


The answers you're looking for start with Episode 1, where it all begins.
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Anthoney Franklin

Host of the Teacher Tales Podcast: the teacher's guide to overcoming burnout and time management.
Gifted teacher and communicator.