008: Having a Personal Life

Maintaining a work-life balance as a teacher can be challenging. We are all at different stages, but each of us have struggled with how to maintain boundaries. Clay and Dave share stories of how they create balance with their children and families, Taylor explains the lack of balance she has. While everyone needs to establish their own solution, we suggest a few ways to create and maintain set routines for creating this balance. From setting a time where you stop considering school, to setting time aside for family, each solution focuses on recognizing your needs and priorities outside of school.