Teacher Self-care

Teaching has taken over so much. I’m a wife and mother and still have a home life, but there is nothing outside of work and home. I have no friends, no other activities, no escape. Covid restrictions … more

SNOW day = self nurturing our wellness day
I couldn't go anywhere or do anything soooooooooo I over enjoyed my self care routine today. When do you find time to love on yourself?

Feeling overwhelmed and guilty love being at work, hybrid teaching, nailing it, come home to a spouse that quit full time job to pursue business who is cranky, defeated, and negative. Can’t comfort t… more

How many of you have experienced or know of any teachers who have gotten the Coronavirus at work?

True or False: My students can tell when I’m not myself.

Teachers, what is the first thing you do when you log off of Google Meet, Zoom, Teams? Go!

Good morning and Happy Monday 🤍 How are you ladies getting workouts in since all the gyms are closed? I’m looking for 10 women who would be interested in doing a fitness program with me. Workouts are mor… more

I dare you, no wait. I DOUBLE DOG DARE YOU, to schedule a mental health day, eat at your favorite restaurant, then take a nap!

No grading, no planning, no school email.

Just time for you.

When was the last time you “selfishly” chose to do something for you, because you wanted to?

We must assume people are struggling and extend each other grace. No one should have to reveal their trauma to a stranger to be accommodated. Production timelines can change—taking care of people cannot.

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I just received an email from a former student. It made my day. Please tell us about times former students made a difference in your day.

Hey you, weary teacher, I see you.
I hear you sigh,
eyes closed,
Head in your hands...

I know the things you think,
the doubts,
fears,
the frustrated pain...

I know you are trying.
I know you work hard.
Sometimes it seems like you’re the only one
in the whole damn school who cares...
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Does your school do a self-care inservice day (or half-day) program for staff? If so, I am looking for Covid friendly plans/activities! Thanks for any thoughts or ideas~

This weekend, starting right now, try to identify the very best thing that happens. Keep a running top five. When something better happens, put it on the list.

I started yesterday at 4:00.

5. I woke up Saturday morning.
4. The roads… more

I challenge each of us to find one thing to be truly thankful for. Please post a description, or photo of this thing in the thread below.

And GO!

How to deal with parents that want to know everything but you don’t want to tell them everything because you want to loose your job?

Like most every teacher in the country, I am stressed out, exhausted, and barely functioning by the weekend. I do school work in the evenings and on weekends and I'm still miles behind. Have you … more

Yoga nidra is my new favorite self care. I sleep deeper, and it doesn't deplete my precious energy. No side effects or injuries, either.

I love Mindful Movement on YouTube, and she has a yoga nidra… more