Start as you mean to go on. Emily Kenneally encourages teachers to set work/life balance goals this year, offering some examples as well as seven tips to help you keep work in check
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Work/life balance is often discussed in the education sector but can be difficult to achieve.

In our 2021 Teacher Wellbeing Index, 70% of teachers and education staff said workload was the main reason for thinking about leaving their jobs, while 66% of staff who experienced behavioural, psychological or physical symptoms say poor work/life balance was an issue.

Excessive workload and the lack of a work/life balance remain key issues at work which drive poor mental health or wellbeing for education staff. This can have a dramatic impact on a teacher’s life. The side-effects can include:

If you are experiencing any of these symptoms for a prolonged period, you should contact your GP or a healthcare professional.

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