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Achieving a healthy work-life balance remains elusive for many teachers. For instance, some educators have adopted measures such as not working in the afternoons or removing themselves from extracurricular activities to mitigate stress and focus on their health. Collaborations among teachers to distribute responsibilities have been implemented, but systemic changes are needed to genuinely reform the workload.
Teachers also face emotional strain from dealing with student issues, their own health problems, and administrative demands. For example, one educator shared experiences of caring for colleagues with health issues and managing their emotional well-being while trying to maintain a standard of teaching.