"You’ve probably heard the word 'burnout' tossed around in conversations or scrolling through social media.
But have you ever stopped to ask: what does it really mean?
And more importantly—how do I know if it’s happening to me?" 

Burnout isn't just being tired.

It’s a state of chronic emotional and physical exhaustion, often caused by long-term stress and over-giving. It can make you feel detached, ineffective, or like you're running on empty—no matter how much sleep you get.  If you are burned out, you probably don't know it.  What you do know is that you can't function properly...at work or at home.  

How serious is it...really?

• Almost 2 in 3 teachers show signs of burnout.
• According to Gallup’s latest teacher burnout statistics, K-12 education employees and college or university employees report higher burnout rates than full-time workers in any other industry.
• The World Health Organization now recognizes burnout as an occupational phenomenon—not a personal weakness. It specifically affects those in caregiving and service professions like education and nursing. You’re not broken—you’re human."
• Burnout is included in the WHO’s ICD-11 as a work-related syndrome resulting from chronic workplace stress that has not been successfully managed.” (World Health Organization, 2019)
• 35% of US educators regard their job as highly stressful
• Nearly 50% of K-12 teachers experience high levels of stress on a daily basis
• >61% of teachers reported experiencing job-related stress multiple days per week
• 64% of reported feeling “emotionally and physically exhausted” at the end of every workday
• 59% said that they felt mentally distanced from their job
• 3 in every 4 teachers have reported physical health issues
• 37% of the teachers reported that they have regular headaches or stomach aches

So, is it serious?    YES
Should you be paying attention to it?   ABSOLUTELY

Why?  Because Burnout doesn’t just go away.
Left unchecked, it deepens.

Let's talk about YOU and YOUR situation.

Have you been witness to...

Unrealistic expectations from your school Board, increasingly limited resources, large class sizes, complacency and lack of ambition, minimal performance standards, unprecedented school violence, and lack of acknowledgement or understanding from higher-ups. 

Then you...

have started second-guessing why you chose this profession in the first place!
are seeing the complacency, lack of ambition, and minimal performance standards as distressing and disheartening

Let’s Name What You’re Feeling—So You Can Finally Change It.

• You dread your shifts—even the ones you used to love.
• You’ve become emotionally detached from your students. 
• You are 'doing' but are not present.
• You keep saying “yes” when you want to say “no”.
• You're making mistakes...mistakes that you never used to make.
• You snap at your loved ones—or feel nothing at all.
• You feel irritable, resentful, or numb more often than not.
• You are constantly “on,” over-doing, over-thinking, over-giving.
• You feel like you are holding everything together alone...and you resent it.
• You judge yourself harshly and avoid asking for help...even when you're struggling.
• You don't sleep well because you are fretting about work and your life.  You therefore wake up tired and go to sleep more tired.
• You’ve thought about quitting, but you don’t know what else you’d do...and so you carry on...miserable..
• You wonder… what happened to the person I used to be?

It’s not because you don’t care.

It’s because you’ve carried too much, for too long:

It's called Burnout…and it is affecting health professionals everywhere.

Imagine... 

• Being genuinely excited about your subject and committed to student success.
• Waking up excited to go to school
• Building  meaningful connections with students, colleagues, and the community.
• Embracing change and excited about new teaching strategies and technologies.
• Navigating challenges with a problem-solving mindset rather than getting discouraged.
• Bringing lessons to life by making learning engaging, relevant, and interactive.
• Your enthusiasm is contagious, creating a positive learning atmosphere.
• Making self care a priority and sticking to the boundaries you established

Instead, you may have been a witness to...

 unrealistic expectations, impractical parents, increasingly limited resources, large class sizes, complacency and lack of ambition, minimal performance standards, unprecedented school violence, lack of acknowledgement or understanding from higher ups. 

Then you...

• Have had a front row seat to the learning gap that happened across schools this past few years. 

•  Have started second guessing why you chose this profession in the first place!

•  Are seeing the complacency, lack of ambition, minimal performance standards are distressing and disheartening

 Let’s Name What You’re Feeling—So You Can Finally Change It.

• You dread your days in the classroom—even the ones you used to love.
• You’ve become emotionally detached from your students.  You are 'doing' but are not present.
• You keep saying “yes” when you want to say “no”.
• You're making mistakes...mistakes that you never used to make.
• You snap at your loved ones—or feel nothing at all.
• You feel irritable, resentful, or numb more often than not.
• You are constantly “on,” overdoing, overthinking, overgiving.
• You feel like you are all alone holding everything together...and you resent it.
• You judge yourself harshly and avoid asking for help...even when you're struggling.
• You don't sleep well because you are fretting about work and your life.  This cycle of waking up tired and going to sleep more tired seems endless.
• You’ve thought about quitting, but you don’t know what else you’d do...and so you carry on...miserable.
• You wonder… what happened to the person I used to be?

It’s not because you don’t care.

It’s because you’ve carried too much, for too long:

It's called Burnout…and it is affecting educators everywhere.

 Why is there so much burnout?

1. Excessive and increased workload: The trickle-down effect of staff shortages…Additional work hours with no pay increases
2. Emotional and Physical Exhaustion: Feelings of anxiety around their work and managing students, lack of sleep and lack of social life
3. Workload Demands: Doing more with less, unfilled positions and lack of subs
4. Workplace Culture: Undervalued and underappreciated, ignorant officials, and out-of-touch administrators
5. Lack of Respect:  ​80% felt negativity or cynicism related to the teaching profession

Why this matters

Many talented educators are more dissatisfied and leaving the profession at a record pace. 

• 55% of the teachers said that they are ready to leave the profession due to excessive burnout
• Around 22% of teachers expressed intentions to leave their jobs by the end of the 2023–2024 school year, citing stress and inadequate pay as primary factors. Between February 2020 – May 2022, it was estimated that over 300,000 public school teachers and other staff quit due to burnout
• Over 30% of K-12 teachers are choosing the option of early retirement from teaching
• The percentage taking early retirement has increased by 55% over the past 30 years
• Up to 30% of new teachers quit their jobs within 5 years of teaching
• Teachers in the US are quitting at twice the rate as teachers are quitting in other countries (8% vs 4%)

The Crisis: What Happens If You Don’t Answer the Call?

Burnout doesn’t just go away. Left unchecked, it deepens. And so...

• You lose connection with your students, your colleagues, and yourself
• You feel numb, resentful, or even hopeless about your work
• Your health suffers: headaches, insomnia, anxiety, and fatigue
• Your relationships strain because you’re always running on empty
• You question if you should quit and leave it all behind

And perhaps worst of all,  you forget why you began.

But deep down, you know: the heart that started this journey is still inside you.  It just needs a path back.

We are at a critical point. 

Addressing educator burnout is CRUCIAL FOR MAINTAINING A HEALTHY AND EFFECTIVE education system. Implementing strategies to improve staffing levels, provide emotional and professional support, and foster a positive workplace culture can help mitigate burnout and its associated consequences.

The System Is NOT Going to Change Soon — But You Can.
You don’t have to leave the field to feel whole again. 
Deep down, you know that the heart that started this journey is still inside you.
It just needs a path back.

But...there is hope!

You have an opportunity to reverse this burnout cycle and get back to what you love doing the way you love doing it. This isn’t a fantasy. It’s your new story—and Sam and April will help you write it.

Introducing:
Burnout to Joy:
Love Your Work Again

– An online course created BY public service professionals FOR public service professionals - for healing Burnout and reclaiming your Joy

Foundation Course accredited for 2 CPDUs

What is Burnout to Joy?

Burnout to Joy is a self-paced, heart-centered course designed by an education professsional teamed up with a health professional who understand what burnout feels like in our public service professions—and how to overcome it.

Imagine waking up with energy.

Having great optimism about the day ahead.

Having tools that keep you centered—even in chaos.

This isn’t a fantasy. It’s your new story—and I’ll help you write it.

Who This Course Is For?

• Teachers, principals, and support staff feeling overwhelmed or emotionally drained
• Educators on the edge of quitting but not ready to give up
• School professionals who want to feel whole, connected, and inspired again
• Those thinking about quitting but wanting another way
• People craving support, clarity, and emotional freedom
• Any Educators and Health Care professionals in high-stress jobs who are ready to reclaim their passion, energy, and purpose - because they believe in the reason to do so - without sacrificing their well-being.
• Professionals who have lost their sense of purpose or identity

Course Content - what you get

A prerequisite Foundation Course plus access to a choice of 6 additional mini courses designed to build upon your chosen area of healing and knowledge. Plus access to videos, handouts, meditations and exercises to add to your toolbox.

• Self-paced video modules
• Live monthly lesson reinforcement
• Guided meditations or journaling exercises (if applicable)
• Downloadable tools or cheat sheets
• Lifetime access
• Bonus: access to the Burnout to Joy Community, the Daily Energy Tracker and access to the Burnout to Joy 5 Day Challenge!

What You’ll Learn 

Inside Burnout to Joy, you’ll discover how to:

• Understand what burnout really is—how to recognise it in yourself and why it’s not your fault
• Heal your nervous system and reduce chronic stress
• Create emotional boundaries without guilt
• Rediscover your original passion and purpose
• Build a toolkit to stay resilient, grounded, and joyful—no matter what’s happening at work
• Reconnect with your identity as an educator, not just a task-doer

11 CDPU Credits

The Burnout to Joy course has been approved by ceiiPro for 11 education credits.  

 Don’t miss out!

 Imagine…

• Being genuinely excited about your subject and committed to student success.
• Waking up excited to go to school
• Building  meaningful connections with students, colleagues, and the community.
• Embracing change and excited about new teaching strategies and technologies.
• Navigating challenges with a problem-solving mindset rather than getting discouraged.
• Bringing lessons to life by making learning engaging, relevant, and interactive.
• Your enthusiasm is contagious, creating a positive learning atmosphere.
• Making self care a priority and sticking to the boundaries you established

What You’ll Save by Taking Action Now:

You will save your energy, your health and sense of self before burnout takes everything from you!

• Your emotional well-being
• Years of exhaustion, stress and regret
• The REGRET you could feel later on in your life if you choose to do nothing to help the kids, the students, the system
• Your relationships - your family and friends are worth it
• Your career - you've worked so hard....don't throw it away  now.  Don't lose your salary or your benefits.
• Your physical health - don't let burnout lead to a stroke or depression.  Neither are very much fun.
• The you that used to laugh, love, and care deeply.  YOU are worth it.

"You can keep burning out…
or burn brighter than ever.
Choose you."

Alongside co-facilitator and (health care provider) educator, Sam Bell, April has created a program that truly helps people find their way back to JOY and rediscover their purpose and passion.

About your guide and mentor...April Lara

Frequently Asked Questions

"Let’s begin the journey back to the heart of why you started this work."

Disclaimer:
The Burnout to Joy online course provides education and guidance, not medical diagnosis or treatment. Please do not act on any of the information provided without doing your own research and consulting your healthcare team.

NOTE: Requests to a medical or disability insurer for reimbursement of your registration fee may be denied as the Burnout to Joy course is not a medical service.

You are covered by April and Sam's personal guarantee. All purchases of the Burnout to Joy course are fully refundable within 30 days of your purchase date. If, for any reason, you don't believe the purchase was worth the investment or if you decide that you will be unable to complete the course, simply send an email to [email protected] with the words 'Refund Request' in the subject line.