Testimonials

Michelle presented to 500 Early Career Teachers at our conference and everyone in the room came away with practical strategies to support their wellbeing. To see the auditorium full of people tapping and engaging with Michelle was phenomenal. We have had lots of great feedback about teachers using these strategies for themselves, in the classroom and even at home with their own children. Thank you Michelle, we hope to work with you again in the future.

Cheryl Abbiss- Chiltern Teaching School Hub

Fantastic Learning for Teacher Wellbeing

This book, written by a practicing teacher and leader is really supportive when considering strategies for teacher wellbeing. It isn't just telling you what to do, it does it in a way that feels like 'see if it works for you.' We have used Michelle to deliver training to ITT trainees and ECTs and this is also fantastic.

Paul Usher- Inspiration Teaching School Hub

Book Reviews for What Happy Teachers Do

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.

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!