We All Need Connection

 

The Power of Vulnerabilty TED 

I AM ENOUGH!

Mental Health Days

 Two Words! 

TAKE! THEM! 

"BRAIN DRAIN"

RECHARGE!

I DID! 

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HUGS

What Are the Benefits of Hugging? 

The above link gives you 7 benefits of hugging! My students must know a thing or two about hugging because many are ready to give them and receive them. They even seem to know the exact time when I really need one. 🤗

Solar Powered

 🌞 10 Proven Benefits of Sunlight 🌻

I am solar powered! All these gray, cloudy days have depleted my energy. 

How does the sun recharge us? Click on the 10 benefits and see for yourself. While you're there check out the wellness tab.

Self Care

 Why Self-Care For Teachers Is Crucial, by Jasmine Barnes

"Self-care is not indulgence or lavishness, it’s prioritizing what you need to be a healthy, whole person." 

What a great definition of self-care. Check out the article and all of the resources it has to offer. 

The Importance of Sleep

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How much sleep do we really need? 

I know I need at least 8 hours to recharge. The above link has many tips for improving your sleep. There is also a chart that shows the recommended sleep times by age group. It's a nice chart to share with parents. 

Hang in there! 

Summer vacation is around the corner! 😎

Exercise and Stress Relief

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Every Day Health - This is a great website! Check it out!

Let's recharge and get those endorphins flowing... AKA "Happy Hormones". 😁 

I'm looking forward to pumping up the tires of my bike and getting on some trails now that the snow has finally melted. 

Do you have a favorite biking trail?

Yoga is the best stress reliever for me. If I'm unable to make it to the yoga studio then I find Yoga with Adriene on YouTube as a wonderful alternative. Check out the beginner video I linked you to... Namaste. 🙏

Setting Goals

Setting goals and reminders is a great way to create a positive mindset. Especially with teacher burnout and the lack of substitute teachers being the current epidemic. Your goals can be professional and/or personal. Below is a screenshot of my goals and reminders. 

What are your goals?

Teacher Burnout Is Real!

 Self-care is important!

5 Tips for Combating Teacher Burnout, by Colleen Schmit

Teaching With Class Podcast, Combating Burnout, host Mamie Morrow with guest Colleen Schmit

https://info.teachstone.com/blog/combating-burnout

Mindset Slideshow

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A Growing Mindset Slideshow  - I created this presentation. You are welcome to use it to teach others about positive mindsets.