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How to Avoid Teacher Burnout & Achieve Work-Life Balance: Time Management Tips for Educators with Shawna Lapointe

Are you struggling with teacher burnout and finding it hard to balance work and life?

It’s time to reclaim your personal time and reduce overwhelm! In this episode of The Balanced Educator Podcast, we sit down with Shawna Lapointe, teacher, entrepreneur, and mom of four, to learn practical strategies for achieving a healthier work-life balance and preventing burnout.

Shawna shares:

The key question to ask yourself to maintain balance in both your work and personal life

Time management tips for completing all your work during contractual hours—no grading or planning at home!

Simple meal prep ideas to save time and reduce stress around cooking and cleaning

How to reduce burnout and focus on what matters most: quality time with family and friends

By the end of this episode, you’ll be armed with actionable strategies to manage your time more effectively, prevent teacher burnout, and create a healthier work-life balance.

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