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Informationen zum Autor REBECCA BRANSTETTER, PhD, is the founder of The Thriving Students Collective and Thrive Hive TV Network, online platforms for boosting the mental health and learning needs of children and the educators who support them. A national media expert, Rebecca's expertise has appeared in The Washington Post , NPR, CNN, and Parents magazine. Klappentext "Rebecca's playful, joyful approach is the perfect model for how to reverse educator burnout." --ANGELA WATSON, Founder of 40 Hour Teacher Workweek MICRO-HABITS TO MOVE FROM BURNOUT TO BRILLIANCE AS AN EDUCATOR Books on burnout can be a little depressing. Authored by a trusted expert and sought-after speaker on educator mental health, Small Habits Create Big Change breaks the mold, with an intriguing, strengths-based approach that's all about you. Inside, you'll discover your educator personality type. Are you a Go-Getter? A Creator? A Helper? Dr. Rebecca Branstetter's research-backed Thriveogram identifies eight distinct styles, uncovering the strengths and growth potential of each and offering a valuable tool for individual educators, teams, and school communities. For each type, Branstetter offers bite-sized changes that you can make on the job to enhance your effectiveness in the classroom. When educators thrive, students thrive. Unlike resources that offer generic or time-consuming solutions, Small Habits Create Big Change helps you identify potential blind spots, diving deep into what makes you tick and offering practical micro-habits you can use immediately. Inhaltsverzeichnis About the Author xiii Acknowledgments xv Foreword xvii Introduction: Why I Wrote Small Habits 1 How the Book Is Organized 2 Research vs. Reality 3 Information vs. Transformation 6 The Myth of Willpower 7 Micro-Habits That Are "Too Small to Fail" 7 Keystone Habits 9 Mindset Matters 12 Accountability 13 Self-Compassion 15 Habits Are a Vote for Who You Are 16 From What's Wrong to What's Strong 17 Take the Assessment 18 Thriving Action Plan 19 Discussion Questions 22 Notes 23 Chapter 1 Boosting Positive Energy 25 Why Filling Your Tank Is Essential 26 Bridging the Research to Your Reality 29 Know Your Strengths 29 Recognizing Flow in the Classroom 31 Micro movements Toward Recharging 31 Positive Priming - Setting the Stage for Success 33 Get Energy from Your Students 33 Blend Work with Passion 34 Micro-Habits to Use Your Thrive-O-Gram Strengths 35 Your Thriving Road Map 38 Discussion Questions 39 Notes 40 Chapter 2 Cultivate Work-Life Balance 41 Why Work-Life Balance Is Essential for Burnout Prevention 42 Bridging the Research to Your Reality 43 Recognizing Early Warning Signs 43 The Myth of Perfect Balance 44 Strategic Stopping: The Power of Pause 45 Language and Choice: Shifting from Should to Could 46 Micro-Habits to Use Your Thrive-O-Gram Strength 46 Your Thriving Road Map 50 Discussion Questions 51 Notes 52 Chapter 3 Build a Support Network 53 Why We Need to Build a Support Network 54 Bridging the Research to Your Reality 55 The Power of Emotional Contagion 55 Be the Energy in the Room 57 Be the Marigold 57 The Power of 2 Plus 3 59 Micro-Habits to Use Your Thrive-O-Gram Strength 61 Your Thriving Road Map 64 Discussion Questions 65 Notes 66 Chapter 4 Find Mindful Moments 67 Why Mindfulness Is Essential for Burnout Prevention 68 Bridging the Research to Your Reality 70 Clearing Your "Emotional Whiteboard" 71 Adult Recess: A Mindful Break 72 Culti...
