Teacher Self-care

I work in a small area with 1 other teacher. Just me and them, All. The. Time. I try to work with them, but they won't with me. If I have an idea, they poke holes in it, call it dumb, or try to f… more

Today's question: What do you give the mom in your life for Mother's day???

Today's question: What is your "Autumn" self care???

I have PTSD and am dissociating (on and off for several weeks). I’m drowning. Last night it took a large CBD gummy (no THC), Xanax, and a swig of night time cough syrup to go to sleep. Did I mention… more

Does anyone have advice on how to handle anxiety attacks? My school is beginning to serve oranges to students, and this is something that can cause an anaphylactic reaction for me, even with just airb… more

I truly wish people could understand the emotional damage hoaxes, social media ploys, and ill-intended jokes have on others. It is a deafening feeling when schools become places of survival. Wishing f… more

It’s hard not to take work home with us but we can’t, not even papers to grade. Give yourself a rest at home!

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I am trying to lose weight and of course the first thing you are always told is to drink a lot of water. As a teacher, how is that possible when you can't leave the room during class time? And I d… more

How many of us have a teacher buddy that we hang out with, after school hours??

Sometimes during our busy day we forget to breathe, and go easy.

How do you plan to care for yourself this week?

I need some advise. 2 years ago( when I turned 33) I realized my energy level is going down at a faster rate everyday then I have ever experienced. I had my doctor do yearly different tests and every… more

I work in a public school setting and am allergic to citrus. My district has stated that it is too much trouble to accommodate me. I carry an Epipen and have an anaphylaxis reaction to being exposed to citr… more

It has taken me well over a week and a half to feel like a human again this break. 3 days left and I feel simultaneously like I’m getting shorted and grateful that I had the time to have my breakdown… more

Subs! Internal subbing is draining the life out of teachers. The sub schedule comes out at the last minute bc of so many teacher absences. It’s the split classes in one period (1/2 Gen Ed and a Specia… more

I’m concerned about the surge in omicron. I packed everything, just in case. Q2 is ending, a new quarter is starting. We get new kids each quarter as a Specials teacher.
It’s stressful at quarter changeove… more

Is anyone else crashing hard today? It’s almost 5pm and I haven’t left my bedroom. My kids are fending for themselves and a little confused about why I haven’t come out. Is it depression or am I just … more

I just had a tough day any self care tips.

Life as a teacher is difficult. It is stressful as a those in the medical and law enforcement profession.

These are simple facts that people don't get about what we do.

How do you deal with finding out that a student died of covid? How do you process it?

What does/did your Administration do during COVID for Self-Care for Teachers & Staff? I’ll go first! 😊 *bought us lunch like six times (like Chick-fil-A lunch). *wellness November (prizes). *sel… more

After 2 years asking for a change in my position, today I was told once again that my request would not be honored. I know the best answer is to apply elsewhere. Knowing that it is late in the hiring … more

Should Teachers feel guilty using Emergency Days? Should SelfCare be included as an event to use?

I’m having a bad day I took a personal day because last week haven’t been feeling the best and then all my coworkers where talking bad to about me when I was wasn’t there I only found out because my t… more

Hello all!
So, I am very excited to finally have a real opportunity to connect with you all about self-care.

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OK... I am trying to practice mindfulness. Any hint s or helpful advice to keep me focused and going?

All of this extra work preparing for in-person, hybrid or some type of combination is a great time to be earning clock hours. We can design classes to fit your needs and you will not need to pay until 202… more

True or false: I have a minimum of 2 trusted colleagues who care and support me...

What is the quickest way to “lift you up”?

Tonight is hard because tomorrow I will be attending a funeral for a former student. He died by suicide.

5 years ago I read him Magic Treehouse books.

I remember how excited he was to meet his behavior goal for the… more