Tips for Teachers: How to Protect Your Peace from Toxically Negative Co-Workers

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A huge cause of teacher burnout is being surrounded by other educators who are constantly negative. In today's episode, we tackle these concerns head-on, exploring practical strategies for preserving your inner peace and maintaining optimism within the context of today's educational landscape, which is, let's face it, very challenging.

Understand the difference between occasional venting, having a bad day, and persistent negativity. Discover the strategies and scripts to empathize with and validate others without letting them drain your battery.  

What happens when the negative co-worker is a teammate you can't avoid?  I'll shine a light on how to set boundaries with them and how to establish norms that promote positivity during meetings. Learn how to express your feelings without blaming others and, ideally, involve others in creating solutions. 

A critical component of self-care for teachers is setting boundaries with negative people. In this episode, I'll help you do just that.

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