Exhausted: Why Teachers Are So Tired and What They Can Do About It

by Paul Murphy

Are you a tired teacher? Does a day in the classroom leave you exhausted? Do you wish you had more energy for your friends, your family, and yourself? Many factors contribute to teacher exhaustion. What tires you out may not impact teachers at another school at all. But there are aspects of a teacher’s job — every teacher’s job — that are less noticeable, but just as exhausting. In many ways, the job of a teacher today is designed to wear you out. In Exhausted, you will -Why even good days with your students leave you drained. -What tired teachers have in common with doctors, Major League Baseball managers, and interview committees. -How Jeb Bush’s failure in the 2016 Presidential primaries is related to your own fatigue. -What long-distance runners, one of history’s greatest weightlifters, and a Stanford psychologist can teach you about the powerful influence of your mind. You will also get solutions. You will -What teachers can learn from baristas and airline agents. -What supermarket layouts can teach us about the dangers of decision-making. -Why AC/DC doesn’t belong in your classroom. -What an insurance agent’s plane crash can teach us about belief. By the time you finish this book, you will know why you’re tired all the time, and you will have the tools to do something about it.

179 pages, Kindle Edition

Published October 9, 2017

About the author

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Paul Murphy is a third grade teacher in Michigan with 20 years of experience. His books focus on improving the lives of teachers, both inside the classroom and out. He enjoys reading, writing, travel, exercise, and Cheetos. His feet are perpetually cold, he bites his nails, and he regularly (and almost instinctively at this point) changes the lyrics to songs to make them more inappropriate, much to the chagrin of his wife and daughter.

You're still reading? Why?

Well then, in that case, there are a few good things about him. He does all of his family's grocery shopping, he rarely exceeds his monthly budget, and he's only had two cavities and one speeding ticket in his life.

Reviews

[Lisa · Rating 5 out of 5]

Practical, Funny, and Wise

I needed to read this book because I work 60+ hours as a high school teacher. The book addressed the emotional and practical side of working less to do more for our students. Though I think this book would be most practical to elementary school teachers, I still experienced therapeutic and practical advice by reading it. I’ve already downloaded his previous book to see what more I can glean from the author’s experience as a teacher.

[Jennifer · Rating 4 out of 5]

Helpful

This book is full of helpful common sense. Teachers need to take care of themselves in order to be effective teachers. It’s not selfish for teachers to protect their time and health.

[Lindsay Robinson · Rating 5 out of 5]

So tired I can't write a review but it was great, and THANKS for writing it! :)

[Adele · Rating 5 out of 5]

Every teacher should read this. Check out Paul's website, TeacherHabits.com. Could change your life.