Post on 15-Feb-2018
36.94% 1,248
33.45% 1,130
20.84% 704
3.76% 127
2.66% 90
1.39% 47
0.50% 17
0.27% 9
0.18% 6
Q1 What is the primary grade level youteach?
Answered: 3,378 Skipped: 0
Total 3,378
Middle School
High School
Elementary
College
Private LessonTeacher
Not a teacher
College Student
Retired
PreK
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
36.94%
33.45%
20.84%
3.76%
2.66%
1.39%
0.50%
0.27%
0.18%
Answer Choices Responses
Middle School
High School
Elementary
College
Private Lesson Teacher
Not a teacher
College Student
Retired
PreK
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Balance or Burnout: March 2016 Survey of TMEA Members
43.78% 1,479
11.34% 383
22.32% 754
20.13% 680
2.43% 82
Q2 What is your primary TMEA Division?Answered: 3,378 Skipped: 0
Total 3,378
Band
Orchestra
Vocal
Elementary
College
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Answer Choices Responses
Band
Orchestra
Vocal
Elementary
College
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Balance or Burnout: March 2016 Survey of TMEA Members
95.23% 3,217
4.11% 139
0.65% 22
Q3 Is your job part- or full-time?Answered: 3,378 Skipped: 0
Total 3,378
Full-time
Part-time
Not currentlyteaching
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Answer Choices Responses
Full-time
Part-time
Not currently teaching
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Balance or Burnout: March 2016 Survey of TMEA Members
0.00% 0
3.58% 121
5.45% 184
12.43% 420
19.89% 672
28.30% 956
30.34% 1,025
Q4 How many years have you taughtmusic?
Answered: 3,378 Skipped: 0
Total 3,378
I'm a student
Less than 1
1-2
3-5
6-10
11-20
21+
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Answer Choices Responses
I'm a student
Less than 1
1-2
3-5
6-10
11-20
21+
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Balance or Burnout: March 2016 Survey of TMEA Members
3.98% 131
7.12% 234
19.92% 655
33.67% 1,107
35.31% 1,161
Q5 How many contact hours (directlyinteracting with students) do you spend
during the work week?Answered: 3,288 Skipped: 90
Total 3,288
0-10
11-20
21-30
31-40
41+
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Answer Choices Responses
0-10
11-20
21-30
31-40
41+
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Balance or Burnout: March 2016 Survey of TMEA Members
38.66% 1,271
43.19% 1,420
12.53% 412
3.10% 102
2.52% 83
Q6 How many non-contact work hours doyou spend during the work week(administrative work, planning,
communications, etc.)?Answered: 3,288 Skipped: 90
Total 3,288
0-10
11-20
21-30
31-40
41+
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Answer Choices Responses
0-10
11-20
21-30
31-40
41+
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Balance or Burnout: March 2016 Survey of TMEA Members
83.39% 2,742
13.84% 455
1.58% 52
0.43% 14
0.76% 25
Q7 During the work week, how many hoursdo you usually spend working from home?
Answered: 3,288 Skipped: 90
Total 3,288
0-10
11-20
21-30
31-40
41+
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Answer Choices Responses
0-10
11-20
21-30
31-40
41+
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Balance or Burnout: March 2016 Survey of TMEA Members
13.69% 450
31.78% 1,045
33.82% 1,112
13.96% 459
6.75% 222
Q8 How many hours do you usually workeach weekend?
Answered: 3,288 Skipped: 90
Total 3,288
0
1-2
2-5
5-10
10+
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Answer Choices Responses
0
1-2
2-5
5-10
10+
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Balance or Burnout: March 2016 Survey of TMEA Members
2.23% 73
4.18% 137
13.93% 456
37.26% 1,220
30.02% 983
12.37% 405
Q9 How many students do you teachdirectly every week?
Answered: 3,274 Skipped: 104
Total 3,274
0-20
21-50
51-100
101-200
201-500
501+
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Answer Choices Responses
0-20
21-50
51-100
101-200
201-500
501+
9 / 53
Balance or Burnout: March 2016 Survey of TMEA Members
45.20% 1,480
26.15% 856
20.59% 674
4.92% 161
3.15% 103
Q10 How many teachers work with you toteach those students?
Answered: 3,274 Skipped: 104
Total 3,274
0
1
2-3
3-5
5+
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Answer Choices Responses
0
1
2-3
3-5
5+
10 / 53
Balance or Burnout: March 2016 Survey of TMEA Members
58.69% 1,908
38.08% 1,238
3.23% 105
Q11 How much earlier than your officialschool start time do you arrive?
Answered: 3,251 Skipped: 127
Total 3,251
Less than 1hour
1-2 hours
More than 2hours
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Answer Choices Responses
Less than 1 hour
1-2 hours
More than 2 hours
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Balance or Burnout: March 2016 Survey of TMEA Members
19.19% 624
46.02% 1,496
23.75% 772
11.04% 359
Q12 How much later than the end of theschool day do you usually leave?
Answered: 3,251 Skipped: 127
Total 3,251
Less than 1hour
1-2 hours
2-3 hours
More than 3hours
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Answer Choices Responses
Less than 1 hour
1-2 hours
2-3 hours
More than 3 hours
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Balance or Burnout: March 2016 Survey of TMEA Members
6.00% 195
11.97% 389
63.52% 2,065
18.52% 602
Q13 How much conference time do youhave each day?
Answered: 3,251 Skipped: 127
Total 3,251
None
0-30 min
31 min-60 min
1 hour+
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Answer Choices Responses
None
0-30 min
31 min-60 min
1 hour+
13 / 53
Balance or Burnout: March 2016 Survey of TMEA Members
66.13% 2,144
26.06% 845
5.77% 187
2.04% 66
Q14 If you have an additional non-teachingjob, how many hours do you work there
each week?Answered: 3,242 Skipped: 136
Total 3,242
I don't
1-10 hours
10-20 hours
20+ hours
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Answer Choices Responses
I don't
1-10 hours
10-20 hours
20+ hours
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Balance or Burnout: March 2016 Survey of TMEA Members
Q15 How stressful are the following?Answered: 3,202 Skipped: 176
Work load/workhours
Disciplineproblems
Inadequate Pay
Administrativework
Gainingadministrato...
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Balance or Burnout: March 2016 Survey of TMEA Members
Gainingcommunity/pa...
Parent/teacherconferences
Working withcolleagues
Working withthe booster...
Teachingstudents
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Balance or Burnout: March 2016 Survey of TMEA Members
13.37%427
46.34%1,480
39.70%1,268
0.59%19
3,194
23.52%750
41.20%1,314
33.21%1,059
2.07%66
3,189
24.55%785
39.87%1,275
32.02%1,024
3.56%114
3,198
17.64%562
57.56%1,834
23.57%751
1.22%39
3,186
38.17%1,220
37.52%1,199
22.37%715
1.94%62
3,196
30.03%959
45.37%1,449
22.14%707
2.47%79
3,194
30.68%981
42.28%1,352
15.57%498
11.48%367
3,198
54.02%1,727
35.81%1,145
8.98%287
1.19%38
3,197
29.62%946
23.01%735
7.64%244
39.73%1,269
3,194
36.59%1,169
55.62%1,777
7.48%239
0.31%10
3,195
Not Stressful Somewhat Stressful Very Stressful N/A
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Not Stressful Somewhat Stressful Very Stressful N/A Total
Work load/work hours
Discipline problems
Inadequate Pay
Administrative work
Gaining administrator support
Gaining community/parent support
Parent/teacher conferences
Working with colleagues
Working with the booster club
Teaching students
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Balance or Burnout: March 2016 Survey of TMEA Members
15.59% 499
58.06% 1,858
24.00% 768
2.34% 75
Q16 My job-related stress is:Answered: 3,200 Skipped: 178
Total 3,200
Constantlyhigh—it’s...
High, butbalanced by...
Not high—Ioccasionally...
Low
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Answer Choices Responses
Constantly high—it’s unmanageable
High, but balanced by other activities/interests
Not high—I occasionally feel stressed, but not constantly
Low
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Balance or Burnout: March 2016 Survey of TMEA Members
51.80% 1,652
48.20% 1,537
Q17 Right now, do you feel burned out byyour work? (e.g., you’re mostly
overwhelmed, exhausted, feel isolated,underappreciated, experience high anxiety,
have no enthusiasm)Answered: 3,189 Skipped: 189
Total 3,189
Yes
No
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Answer Choices Responses
Yes
No
19 / 53
Balance or Burnout: March 2016 Survey of TMEA Members
77.64% 2,479
22.36% 714
Q18 Have you ever taken a break fromteaching or sought other employment
because of burnout?Answered: 3,193 Skipped: 185
Total 3,193
No
Yes
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Answer Choices Responses
No
Yes
20 / 53
Balance or Burnout: March 2016 Survey of TMEA Members
63.62% 2,030
36.38% 1,161
Q19 Are you considering a career changebecause of burnout?
Answered: 3,191 Skipped: 187
Total 3,191
No
Yes
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
63.62%
36.38%
Answer Choices Responses
No
Yes
21 / 53
Balance or Burnout: March 2016 Survey of TMEA Members
83.13% 2,632
64.15% 2,031
49.31% 1,561
Q20 Which of the following are typicallypart of your Monday-Friday outside of
work?Answered: 3,166 Skipped: 212
Time withfamily/friends
Internet/Computer-based...
Reading
Playing withpets
Non-music-related hobbies
Community/church music groups
Cooking
Exercise/groupsports
Saying no torequests for...
Other
Video Games
Communityservice
Meditation
Counseling/support groups
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Answer Choices Responses
Time with family/friends
Internet/Computer-based activities (surfing, social media, etc.)
Reading
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Balance or Burnout: March 2016 Survey of TMEA Members
44.22% 1,400
43.30% 1,371
42.58% 1,348
41.91% 1,327
39.64% 1,255
25.96% 822
21.73% 688
18.13% 574
11.05% 350
9.76% 309
3.28% 104
Total Respondents: 3,166
Playing with pets
Non-music-related hobbies
Community/church music groups
Cooking
Exercise/group sports
Saying no to requests for my time
Other
Video Games
Community service
Meditation
Counseling/support groups
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Balance or Burnout: March 2016 Survey of TMEA Members
60.16% 1,904
57.12% 1,808
41.80% 1,323
40.22% 1,273
19.40% 614
17.88% 566
17.79% 563
16.62% 526
15.48% 490
7.71% 244
Q21 What outside of work fuels yourpassion for music? (where you’re not
teaching/directing)Answered: 3,165 Skipped: 213
Attendingmusic...
Listening tohigh quality...
Being a memberof a...
Practicing
Studying othermusic forms...
Composing/arranging
Studying otherarts
Other
Reading aboutmusicians
Nothing
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Answer Choices Responses
Attending music performances
Listening to high quality recordings
Being a member of a community/church music group
Practicing
Studying other music forms than the one I teach
Composing/arranging
Studying other arts
Other
Reading about musicians
Nothing
24 / 53
Balance or Burnout: March 2016 Survey of TMEA Members
31.94% 1,014
68.06% 2,161
Q22 Do you have someone you turn towhen you need help coping with work-
related challenges? (a designated mentor orsomeone who simply fills that role for you)
Answered: 3,175 Skipped: 203
Total 3,175
No
Yes
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Answer Choices Responses
No
Yes
26 / 53
Balance or Burnout: March 2016 Survey of TMEA Members
85.22% 1,833
15.30% 329
9.44% 203
8.69% 187
2.70% 58
Q23 When do you interact with thismentor/supporter?Answered: 2,151 Skipped: 1,227
Total Respondents: 2,151
I contact themon an as-nee...
My mentorchecks in wi...
We schedulevisits and t...
My mentorvisits me in...
I haven’t yetasked them f...
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Answer Choices Responses
I contact them on an as-needed basis
My mentor checks in with me occasionally to see how I’m doing
We schedule visits and talk about any issues I may be having
My mentor visits me in the classroom to offer feedback
I haven’t yet asked them for help
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Balance or Burnout: March 2016 Survey of TMEA Members
47.11% 1,482
21.14% 665
17.83% 561
12.75% 401
1.18% 37
Q24 When do you usually respond to work-related communications (e.g., emails,
voicemails, texts)?Answered: 3,146 Skipped: 232
Total 3,146
At work orhome—at any...
At work orhome—until a...
Only atwork—during ...
Only atwork—as soon...
Other
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Answer Choices Responses
At work or home—at any time
At work or home—until a designated cutoff time
Only at work—during a specific time period
Only at work—as soon as I receive them
Other
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Balance or Burnout: March 2016 Survey of TMEA Members
35.75% 1,104
30.47% 941
23.19% 716
17.45% 539
4.86% 150
3.66% 113
Q26 Do you designate any time in yourweekday as tech-free?
Answered: 3,088 Skipped: 290
Total Respondents: 3,088
No—technologyuse isn't an...
No—but I’dlike to
During mealsoutside of work
Late night/atime designa...
As soon as Iget home
A specifictime period ...
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Answer Choices Responses
No—technology use isn't an issue for me
No—but I’d like to
During meals outside of work
Late night/a time designated before sleep
As soon as I get home
A specific time period set aside each day
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Balance or Burnout: March 2016 Survey of TMEA Members
44.92% 1,410
35.62% 1,118
19.46% 611
Q27 In general, do you believe the way youuse your personal tech devices helps orhinders your ability to achieve balance?
Answered: 3,139 Skipped: 239
Total 3,139
Helps
Neither
Hinders
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Answer Choices Responses
Helps
Neither
Hinders
31 / 53
Balance or Burnout: March 2016 Survey of TMEA Members
5.36% 168
51.45% 1,612
40.82% 1,279
2.36% 74
Q28 How many hours of sleep do youusually get?
Answered: 3,133 Skipped: 245
Total 3,133
Fewer than 5hours
5-6 hours
7-8 hours
8+ hours
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Answer Choices Responses
Fewer than 5 hours
5-6 hours
7-8 hours
8+ hours
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Balance or Burnout: March 2016 Survey of TMEA Members
38.65% 1,211
42.00% 1,316
15.03% 471
4.31% 135
Q29 How often do you exercise?Answered: 3,133 Skipped: 245
Total 3,133
I don’texercise
1-3 times/week
3-5 times/week
Every day
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Answer Choices Responses
I don’t exercise
1-3 times/week
3-5 times/week
Every day
33 / 53
Balance or Burnout: March 2016 Survey of TMEA Members
77.79% 1,485
18.23% 348
3.98% 76
Q30 When do you exercise during theweek?
Answered: 1,909 Skipped: 1,469
Total 1,909
After work
Before work
During a breakin the work day
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Answer Choices Responses
After work
Before work
During a break in the work day
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Balance or Burnout: March 2016 Survey of TMEA Members
54.86% 1,050
29.68% 568
7.05% 135
5.43% 104
2.98% 57
Q31 What is your most common type ofexercise?
Answered: 1,914 Skipped: 1,464
Total 1,914
Endurance/Aerobic (walking,...
Two or more ofthe above...
Strength(weights,...
Flexibility(yoga,...
Sports(tennis, gol...
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Answer Choices Responses
Endurance/Aerobic (walking, jogging, cycling)
Two or more of the above equally
Strength (weights, resistance bands)
Flexibility (yoga, stretching)
Sports (tennis, golf, softball, etc.)
35 / 53
Balance or Burnout: March 2016 Survey of TMEA Members
38.45% 1,197
25.86% 805
16.67% 519
11.60% 361
3.18% 99
2.06% 64
1.51% 47
0.67% 21
Q32 Describe how you feel about theamount of exercise you get:
Answered: 3,113 Skipped: 265
Total 3,113
I want toexercise mor...
I want toexercise mor...
I plan toincrease the...
I feel goodabout my...
I havephysical...
I won’texercise...
Other
I don'tbecause I ca...
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Answer Choices Responses
I want to exercise more, but I have no time
I want to exercise more, but I can’t find the motivation
I plan to increase the amount of exercise I get
I feel good about my exercise
I have physical issues/limitations that prevent me from exercising
I won’t exercise because I really dislike it
Other
I don't because I can’t afford an exercise facility membership
36 / 53
Balance or Burnout: March 2016 Survey of TMEA Members
35.48% 1,102
29.56% 918
18.48% 574
15.58% 484
0.90% 28
Q34 Your breakfast:Answered: 3,106 Skipped: 272
Total 3,106
I eat at homebefore school
I eat in mycar on the w...
I usuallydon’t eat...
I eat at school
Other
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Answer Choices Responses
I eat at home before school
I eat in my car on the way to school
I usually don’t eat breakfast
I eat at school
Other
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Balance or Burnout: March 2016 Survey of TMEA Members
47.25% 1,469
20.30% 631
11.71% 364
7.59% 236
6.47% 201
4.73% 147
1.96% 61
Q35 What describes a typical lunch duringthe week:
Answered: 3,109 Skipped: 269
Total 3,109
Prepared lunch(sandwich,...
Leftovers
Fast food
Schoolcafeteria food
Other
I usuallydon’t eat lunch
Snack food(chips,...
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Answer Choices Responses
Prepared lunch (sandwich, etc.)
Leftovers
Fast food
School cafeteria food
Other
I usually don’t eat lunch
Snack food (chips, crackers, popcorn, vending machine food)
39 / 53
Balance or Burnout: March 2016 Survey of TMEA Members
1.09% 34
8.92% 277
60.82% 1,889
29.17% 906
Q36 How much time is usually available toeat lunch?
Answered: 3,106 Skipped: 272
Total 3,106
None
1-10 minutes
11-29 minutes
30+ minutes
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Answer Choices Responses
None
1-10 minutes
11-29 minutes
30+ minutes
40 / 53
Balance or Burnout: March 2016 Survey of TMEA Members
39.79% 1,234
23.80% 738
22.06% 684
11.35% 352
3.00% 93
Q37 What do you think about your lunchfood choice:
Answered: 3,101 Skipped: 277
Total 3,101
I believe Ieat well
I want to eathealthier fo...
I’ve beenworking to...
I'm unconcerned
Other
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Answer Choices Responses
I believe I eat well
I want to eat healthier food, but don’t feel able (schedule, cost, knowledge, etc.)
I’ve been working to change my lunch choices to be healthier
I'm unconcerned
Other
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Balance or Burnout: March 2016 Survey of TMEA Members
61.97% 1,923
31.78% 986
15.98% 496
Q39 Do you use an app or other means fortracking your movement and/or what you
eat & drink?Answered: 3,103 Skipped: 275
Total Respondents: 3,103
No
I track mymovement
I track what Ieat & drink
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Answer Choices Responses
No
I track my movement
I track what I eat & drink
43 / 53
Balance or Burnout: March 2016 Survey of TMEA Members
79.10% 931
20.90% 246
Q40 Do you believe this tracking helps youmake healthier choices?
Answered: 1,177 Skipped: 2,201
Total 1,177
Yes
No
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Answer Choices Responses
Yes
No
44 / 53
Balance or Burnout: March 2016 Survey of TMEA Members
47.67% 563
52.33% 618
Q42 Do you believe you currently have ahealthy balance in your work and non-work
life?Answered: 1,181 Skipped: 2,197
Total 1,181
Yes
No
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Answer Choices Responses
Yes
No
46 / 53
Balance or Burnout: March 2016 Survey of TMEA Members
40.40% 1,248
59.60% 1,841
Q43 Since you began teaching, at somepoint did you change your eating and/orexercise habits and experience a bettersense of balance and reduced stress?
Answered: 3,089 Skipped: 289
Total 3,089
No
Yes
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Answer Choices Responses
No
Yes
47 / 53
Balance or Burnout: March 2016 Survey of TMEA Members
86.10% 2,601
13.90% 420
Q45 Would you like TMEA to publish storiesabout TMEA members who have
significantly changed their approach towellness and who believe it has helped
them achieve a better work/life balance?Answered: 3,021 Skipped: 357
Total 3,021
Yes
No
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Answer Choices Responses
Yes
No
49 / 53
Balance or Burnout: March 2016 Survey of TMEA Members
83.36% 2,564
75.62% 2,326
74.09% 2,279
60.50% 1,861
54.78% 1,685
54.75% 1,684
19.08% 587
Q47 What will you do this summer forrestoration? Whatever it is—enjoy!
Answered: 3,076 Skipped: 302
Total Respondents: 3,076
Spend moretime with...
Travel
Sleep more
Exercise more
Catch up onTV/Movies
Read forpleasure
Other
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Answer Choices Responses
Spend more time with family/friends
Travel
Sleep more
Exercise more
Catch up on TV/Movies
Read for pleasure
Other
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Balance or Burnout: March 2016 Survey of TMEA Members
14.24% 438
8.29% 255
12.20% 375
11.48% 353
14.50% 446
12.39% 381
14.50% 446
7.93% 244
2.47% 76
1.98% 61
Q48 How would you rate your stress levelnow that you've finished this survey?
Answered: 3,075 Skipped: 303
1 (calm)
2
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5
6
7
8
9
10 (crazystressed)
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Answer Choices Responses
1 (calm)
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10 (crazy stressed)
52 / 53
Balance or Burnout: March 2016 Survey of TMEA Members