"This book is dedicated to you.
Our teachers, support staff, leaders, administration staff, SENDCos, midday assistants, site managers and everyone else involved in helping nurture our next generation.
Thank you will never be enough."
If you work in a school, you’re no stranger to the term-time juggle we all do! The mound of medium-term planning, the incessant interruptions when you're trying to tick off your to-do list and the perpetual patience you need when you're being tested by a temperamental printer! And the less said about that cold cup of coffee you’ve been trying to get through since 8am, the better!
Healthy Habits For Teacher Life is your very own coach-in-a-book; a guide that understands the unique challenges you face in school. Drawing on my years of experience as a teacher and coach, this book is designed to give you realistic, bite-sized actions that can make a real difference to your health and well-being - without adding to your stress! It’s not about quick fixes or one-size-fits-all solutions; it’s about building sustainable habits that work for you!
A clear path to lasting habits: It’s easy to feel like you’ve tried everything. You’ve probably set goals to exercise more or eat healthier, only to end up overwhelmed or back to square one. This book breaks down complex concepts and gives you practical steps to slowly build habits that last. Small wins lead to bigger change
Bitesize behaviours: Let's be real—life as a teacher isn’t about perfection. It’s about progress. So, instead of setting impossible goals, Healthy Habits For Teacher Life helps you create manageable steps. Maybe it’s swapping out your 10th cup of cold coffee for a mindful 5-minute tea break, or adding a quick stretch into your day. These tiny actions will compound into bigger, more sustainable habits.
Real, relatable advice: I get it. I’ve been there too, feeling like everything's falling apart while trying to juggle marking, planning, and school events, with no time left for myself. This book is grounded in my own experiences as a teacher and my journey back from chronic stress and burnout. It’s practical, not preachy, and offers tools that are built from real-life experiences, not just theory.
A roadmap for reclaiming your health: Imagine what your days look like if you felt more balanced? If you had energy instead of feeling constantly drained? This book will guide you to find time for yourself, manage your mindset, and develop the boundaries you need to protect your well-being, no matter how chaotic school life gets.
Healthy Habits For Teacher Life is here to help you stop just surviving and start thriving, both in and out of the classroom. Because you deserve more than a cold coffee and a stressed-out existence, you deserve to feel healthy, happy, and in control.