The Mindful Music Educator: Strategies for Reducing Stress and Increasing Well-Being

Abstract

How can we help music educators who struggle with high levels of occupational stress and burnout? Decades of medical research suggest that mindfulness-based interventions can increase well-being and reduce stress. This article provides an overview of mindfulness practice and a series of mindfulness-based strategies to help music educators manage occupational stress and avoid burnout. With practice, music educators can become more aware of the factors contributing to their well-being and use mindfulness-based strategies to manage symptoms of burnout.