Drug Prevention Power Hour: Empowering Leaders in Youth Drug Prevention

Preventing Burnout for Public Health & Educators | Episode 110 with Phil Januszewski

Jake White

Phil Januszewski and Jake White discuss the pervasive issue of burnout, particularly in the context of public health and education. Phil highlights the various stressors, including classroom management, parent interactions, and the pressure from administrators. Phil emphasizes the importance of self-care and the mindset needed to effectively support their students. He shares strategies rooted in positive psychology to help educators combat burnout and maintain their passion for their work. The discussion also covers the significance of building a daily routine, habit stacking, and decluttering to prioritize what truly matters. Januszewski highlights the trade-offs of time and energy, the reciprocal benefits of giving back, and addresses common barriers to self-care, particularly in the education sector. Enjoy this episode of the Drug Prevention Power Hour!

Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Educator Burnout
06:18 Understanding the Stressors in Education
16:00 The Importance of Scheduling Self-Care
16:58 Hobbies and Their Impact on Well-Being
18:55 Building a Daily Routine for Fulfillment
21:02 Habit Stacking for Efficiency
23:01 Decluttering and Prioritizing What Matters
25:01 The Trade-Offs of Time and Energy
26:15 Strategies to Combat Burnout
26:45 Giving Back and Its Reciprocal Benefits
27:18 Overcoming Barriers to Self-Care
32:40 The Power of Passion in Education
36:41 Engaging Youth in Substance Use Education

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