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Empowering wellbeing: Actionable strategies for international schools & individuals.

Kirsten Pontius Kirsten Pontius

Empowering Educators: Fostering Teacher Agency

Agency, the power to make choices and shape our own journey, is fundamental for personal wellbeing. When it comes to job satisfaction, studies consistently point to the significance of choice, agency, and autonomy. Unfortunately, educators face some of the lowest opportunities for autonomy across professions.

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Kirsten Pontius Kirsten Pontius

Breaking the Chains of Busyness: Fostering Wellbeing in International Schools for Educators and Students

When I was first diagnosed with general anxiety nearly 20 years ago, the first thing I did to address it was to reflect on my constant need for busyness and efficiency. In the fast-paced world in which most of us live, a culture of busyness and constant stress has become ingrained in our daily lives. Rooted in the aftermath of the Industrial Revolution, where efficiency and productivity became paramount, this lifestyle has evolved into what some term the "Grind Culture." I want to share how this busyness culture is detrimentally affecting our teacher and international school wellbeing and offer actionable strategies to break free from its grip.

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