
Teaching
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Teacher Work-Life Balance: Stop Glorifying Weekend Work
Teacher work-life balance becomes much harder to protect when working all weekend is treated as proof of dedication.
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Gen X Teachers and Why They’re Over It
Gen X teachers are over it, but not loudly. After decades of adapting, coping, and carrying more than…
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Teacher Burnout and Coming Home to a Space That’s Mine
Teacher burnout and slow living often meet at home. This post explores why creating a cozy, calming space…
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Teacher Burnout and Lack of Control
Somewhere between your first lesson and your last email of the day, your plan disappears. You’re no longer…
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Simple Habits to Reduce Teacher Burnout
Small, practical habits that reduce teacher burnout and make school days feel calmer, lighter, and easier to manage.
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Why Don’t I Enjoy Teaching Anymore?
Teacher burnout can leave you wondering why you no longer enjoy teaching anymore. Here’s how I’m processing that…
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How to Ignore the Noise & Trust Yourself as a Teacher
Feeling overwhelmed? Here’s how to trust yourself again as a teacher—especially when everyone has an opinion on what…
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Teaching with Mum Guilt: Finding Your Way Through
Teaching with mum guilt is heavy. Here’s how to soften the weight, find perspective, and reclaim moments of…
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How to Live a Slow Life as a Busy Teacher
Discover how to live a slow life as a busy teacher with teenagers – small routines, honest tips,…
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Losing Myself in Teaching
Feeling stuck in the system? This post explores teacher institutionalisation and how to gently reconnect with who you…

The Slow Living Teacher
Hello, my name is Kimberley. I have been teaching for over 25 years. Follow me on my journey as I search for a slower way to live, teach and curate my family home.
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