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THE QUIET TEACHER

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A teacher sitting quietly by the ocean, practising mindfulness and rest as a way to recover from teacher burnout and restore balance.

A teacher sitting quietly by the ocean, practising mindfulness and rest as a way to recover from teacher burnout and restore balance.

Out of Sync, Not Broken: Rethinking Teacher Burnout in a Demanding System

4 days ago5 min read

A woman with curly red hair lies on a blanket in soft afternoon light, eyes closed and breathing deeply, resting on the grass beneath scattered leaves — a peaceful moment of exhaustion giving way to calm.

A woman with curly red hair lies on a blanket in soft afternoon light, eyes closed and breathing deeply, resting on the grass beneath scattered leaves — a peaceful moment of exhaustion giving way to calm.

Why Teacher Exhaustion Isn’t a Sign You’re Failing (And What It’s Quietly Trying to Tell You)

Nov 216 min read

A woman walks through a sunlit field at golden hour, gently holding a light blanket as sunlight filters around her. The warm glow evokes peace, reflection, and mindful solitude — a visual metaphor for finding calm and clarity as an introverted intuitive when the world feels too loud.

A woman walks through a sunlit field at golden hour, gently holding a light blanket as sunlight filters around her. The warm glow evokes peace, reflection, and mindful solitude — a visual metaphor for finding calm and clarity as an introverted intuitive when the world feels too loud.

When the World Feels Too Loud: Finding Calm as a Sensitive Introvert

Nov 65 min read

A woman sitting quietly by a still mountain lake, symbolising balance and calm — representing the 40-hour teacher work week in Australia.

A woman sitting quietly by a still mountain lake, symbolising balance and calm — representing the 40-hour teacher work week in Australia.

The 40-Hour Teacher Work Week in Australia: Dream or Possibility?

Oct 244 min read

Adult and child hands gently holding a heart-shaped stone on a wooden table, symbolising compassion, care, and connection—core values in mindful, trauma-informed teaching practices.

Adult and child hands gently holding a heart-shaped stone on a wooden table, symbolising compassion, care, and connection—core values in mindful, trauma-informed teaching practices.

Gentle Shifts: Compassionate Teaching Strategies for a System That Isn’t Built for Care

Apr 195 min read

Teacher smiling with arms raised — representing teacher gratitude practices.

Teacher smiling with arms raised — representing teacher gratitude practices.

Teacher Gratitude Practices: Small Shifts That Create Big Change in Your Teaching Life

Dec 8, 20244 min read

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