Journaling Helps You Get There Faster

How Prioritizing Emotional Wellness Accelerates Professional Growth

Why This Matters: Shocking Stats on Educator Wellness

  • 44% of educators report feeling "always" or "often" burned out (Gallup, 2022)

  • Over half of teachers say their mental health is "not good" for at least 7 days a month (RAND Corporation, 2022)

  • Emotional exhaustion is a leading predictor of educator turnover, costing schools thousands per vacancy.

  • Teachers and administrators juggle the roles of educator, counselor, mediator, and crisis manager—all while managing their own lives.

Where do YOU fall in these stats?

3 Quick Takeaways

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✔ Journaling reduces overwhelm and increases mental clarity

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✔ Emotional wellness is directly linked to productivity and professional fulfillment

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✔ Reflective habits build resilience and reduce burnout

4 Journaling Prompts to Start Today:

  1. What’s one area of my work where I feel stuck—and what’s one truth I’ve been avoiding about that?

2. What becomes possible for me when I feel emotionally grounded, clear, and confident?

3. How is my current emotional state showing up in my leadership, teaching, or relationships?

4. How does my emotional state impact how I show up for my students?

Journaling is a proven tool to build emotional resilience, gain clarity, and prevent burnout.

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Journaling is a proven tool to build emotional resilience, gain clarity, and prevent burnout. *

About Ashley R. Wright:

Emotional Wellness Expert | Speaker | Author | Grief Recovery Specialist

With 15+ years in social work, education, and emotional wellness, I equip individuals and teams with reflective tools to navigate stress, uncertainty, and personal growth—so they can lead with clarity and confidence.

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