What Happy Teachers Do
The Three Step Self Care System to Support You Inside and Outside the Classroom
Stay calm in class, enjoy a good work-life balance and keep doing the job you love
'This book is a trusted companion, offering practical wisdom and a roadmap to fulfillment in teaching.
Flo- Teacher 5+ years
'The mindfulness and tapping techniques are secret weapons that empower us to face each day with renewed vigour.'
Kerry- Headteacher and Teacher for 30+ years
'This book is exactly what I needed to help me to get back to the teacher I want to be.' Karen- First year ECT Teacher
'A must read for any teacher at any stage of their career seeking to improve their wellbeing!'
Serena- Appropriate Body Lead. Teaching School Hub
It’s a cliché but it’s true: teaching really is the best job in the world. But with so many challenges facing teachers, how do you stay happy in your professional and personal life?
Michelle Auton has the answer.
Michelle has developed a three-part system to not just survive, but thrive in teaching.Â
Self-care:Â You'll learn how to deal with the unique highs and lows of the teaching year and practise good self-care every day.
Mindfulness: Learn the neuroscience and benefits of mindfulness. Packed with short mindful practices that can help you in times of stress and overwhelm.
Tapping: Learn EFT tapping techniques and follow the scripts at challenging times , such as when you’re having difficulty sleeping, feeling overloaded or worried about an awkward conversation with a parent.
Whether you are in your first or thirty-first year of teaching, this book will help you to reduce stress, prioritize self-care and feel empowered.
This is what happy teachers do.
In a world where the demands on educators have never been higher, this book emerges as a beacon of hope and transformation. Drawing from deep personal experience and a passionate commitment to wellbeing, it offers not just strategies but a compass for navigating the complexities of teaching with grace, resilience and an open heart. A must-read for educators seeking not only to survive but to thrive in their careers.
― Nick Ortner, New York Times bestselling author of The Tapping Solution
This book is a lifeline for teachers feeling the weight of their role. Open its pages to alleviate stress and rediscover the joy of teaching. It's a must-read for any educator looking to find balance and enthusiasm in their work again.
― Jessica Ortner, New York Times bestselling author
The most inspiring teachers I know have a twinkle in their eye; they are inspired and they are following their joy. What Happy Teachers Do imparts valuable insights on how to nurture this "joy spark” so as to experience greater meaning and purpose in your vocation.
― Robert Holden, bestselling author of Happiness NOW! and Higher Purpose
THE wellbeing manual for teachers. Crammed with great advice, full of practical ideas and written with love, this book will help you wrestle your life back!
― Andy Cope, PhD, bestselling author, wellbeing expert and recovering academic
Teaching can be a tough job at the best of times; this book will help you get through the more challenging ones and remind you of the difference you make.
― Dave McPartlin, headteacher, keynote speaker and winner of Britain's Got Talent 2019 Golden Buzzer
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A Book All Teachers Need to Read
This carefully and thoughtfully constructed book is an honest, accessible and practical self-help guide all teachers should read.
Separated into 3 sections which can be read as a whole, or taken separately, this book provides a wealth of practical and useable tips and techniques to support teachers whether new to the profession or well-versed but overwhelmed and feeling burnt out.
Each section provides scenarios drawn from the real classroom and life experiences of the author, and leads the reader towards helpful and realistic methods of making this incredible, but exhausting, profession feel like a joy instead of a burden.
Read it, use it, share it!
A Brilliant Manual For Teacher Wellbeing
As we are often told, you need to put your own oxygen mask on first before helping others! This is a great book to help teachers find their own happiness so they can then help their students, colleagues and family, find theirs.
It is a must read for early career teachers but equally as useful for experienced teachers.
Part one is full of great advice and tips that are shared through a collection of authentic moments and experiences.
Parts two and three take us through incredibly useful activities for mindfulness and tapping. The author helps explain what do to with clarity and focus. The explanations that link the different techniques and activities are helpful to provide good background and context.
The final chapters bring it all together and look at applications of tapping and well-being in our lives and specifically as teachers.
It is a book you can read cover to cover and also dip into when need to keep that focus on your well-being. It will help you find your own peace and happiness and that gives you the best chance to help others.
A Must Read!
What Happy Teachers Do is an absolute gem for educators everywhere! This book is a refreshing and practical guide that goes beyond the typical teaching strategies, focusing on the emotional and mental well-being of teachers. The book masterfully combines personal anecdotes, evidence-based research, and actionable tips to create a roadmap for finding joy and fulfilment in one of the most challenging yet rewarding profession.
I loved how relatable and empowering her insights were. The emphasis on self-care, building positive relationships, and maintaining a balanced perspective resonated deeply with me. It's not just a book—it's like having a trusted mentor reminding you why you became a teacher in the first place.
Essential Self-Care for Teachers
This book is the perfect positive self-care guide for teachers; Auton not only shares her wisdom and experience, but most importantly, shares practical techniques so that we can prioritise our wellbeing in this demanding profession. This book has equipped me with vital mindfulness and tapping techniques that will ward off overwhelm and burnout and continue to help me enjoy this fabulous profession. An essential for any new or experienced teacher.
