Do you feel valued and appreciated at work?

Recognition at work isn’t a luxury. It’s a necessity.

Let’s bust a myth real quick:
Feeling recognised at work isn’t just a nice-to-have.
It’s not some fluffy bonus reserved for award nights and morning teas.

It’s psychological safety.
It’s staff wellbeing.
And yep—it’s part of your employer’s legal responsibility under psychosocial safety laws.

When teachers aren’t recognised for their effort, their impact, or even just their presence, it doesn’t just affect morale.
It affects mental health, emotional exhaustion, and the capacity to keep showing up.

Because here’s what the research tells us:
✅ Recognition builds connection.
✅ Recognition reduces burnout.
✅ Recognition boosts motivation, energy and performance.

When leaders take the time to say: “I see what you’re doing. It matters.”
It changes the game.

But when recognition is absent, inconsistent or transactional?
It chips away at trust, purpose, and professional pride.

This isn’t about handing out gold stars.
It’s about building a culture where humans feel safe, respected, and valued—not just managed.

So if you’ve been feeling invisible lately, you’re not imagining it.
And it’s not just your job to fix. It’s a systemic issue—and it needs to change.

Keep standing tall. Keep noticing your own impact.
And keep demanding a culture that sees you too.

With you all the way,
Daniela
Founder, Teacher Wellbeing

P.S. You deserve more than lip service. You deserve a workplace that honours the emotional labour of teaching. Let’s keep this conversation going.