How Can Early Childhood Educators Minimize Job-Related Stress?
There are a number of ways that early childhood educators can minimize job-related stress. • Attend workshops and seminars to improve your effectiveness at work. • Join a professional organization or network with other early childhood teachers to get help with behavior management, curriculum planning, and classroom management. • Organize your time. • Eat right and exercise regularly. • Ask for help when needed. • Try not to let the daily stress of your teaching job spill over into your family life. • Don’t spend personal breaks or time at home doing anything job related. • Take time to indulge in activities that are enjoyable. • Set realistic expectations for yourself. Reducing the amount of stress in your life can minimize your chances of experiencing teacher burnout. References: document.getElementById(‘adsense_placeholder_2’).innerHTML = document.getElementById(‘adsense_ad_2_hidden’).innerHTML; Childcare Planning Council of Yuba & Sutter Counties. Avoiding Provider Burnout. Accessed
