Art of Being a Happy Teacher

Teaching is one of the most rewarding, and demanding, professions in the world. In the rush of deadlines, data and daily pressures, it’s easy to forget why we began teaching in the first place. The Art of Being a Happy Teacher invites teachers to pause, reflect and reconnect with your purpose.Blending wisdom, warmth and practical reflection, it is a friend and a support network which explores how gratitude, mindfulness and joy can transform both classroom life and personal wellbeing. This is a practical, accessible book about rediscovering meaning and learning how to sustain happiness in a profession that changes lives. For busy teachers, it is a vital support tool to help deal with the pressures and stay positive and engaged. For the busy school leader, this is a potentially invaluable aid to staff retention. Areas covered include:MindfulnessInspiring ourselves and othersManaging challenging behaviourManaging angerStructural and systemic dimensionsSeeking meaning and building communitiesUplifting, insightful and deeply human, The Art of Being a Happy Teacher is a vital companion for every educator who wants to feel inspired again.