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The Institute for Educator Wellness has added a new division - Teachable Moments Transition Coaching . I will be offering wellness classes and coaching just for educators, because, let's face it, we have a tough job! Add to favorites: Favorite Post | Read More...
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While Thanksgiving is a time of year when we focus upon gratitude, keeping a gratitude journal is a marvelous way to keep yourself resilient all year long. This activity helps you to start your day with a “glass half full” mindset. To do this, find a Read More...
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The very sad thing I see in teachers leaving the profession is that they so frequently don’t stay in the profession for more than a year – five at most. I don’t see this as being their fault, by the way. Mostly, we are giving these teachers inadequate Read More...
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Teachers, you have quite enough stress in your life. One stress you have control over, is the stress you put on yourself. Like developing and addiction. The most common addiction in our culture today is – believe it or not – SUGAR. If you are an average Read More...
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It’s easy to tell people, “you just have to say no – set some boundaries!” It’s another to put that into practice. I think the reason that is so difficult for educators is because we are in a caring profession – we want to help people. The reality is, Read More...
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It’s easy to tell people, “you just have to say no – set some boundaries!” It’s another to put that into practice. I think the reason that is so difficult for educators is because we are in a caring profession – we want to help people. The reality is, Read More...
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Prevent burnout with music. A study was published awhile a few years back in the American Mental Health Counselor’s Association (AMHCA) Journal. * Apparently, teachers who are going through stressful times are less likely to burn out if they undergo music Read More...
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Stress is at least partially related to at least 90% off all visits to the doctor. Stress influenced health issues can include the expected ulcers, depression, anxiety disorders, but may also have an influence on health problems such as hair loss, sexual Read More...
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Today, I am referring you to an article in Teacher Magazine written by Elena Aguilar. She gives some tips for surviving what she refers to as “October Exhaustion,” but the tips are excellent wellness tips for educators any time of year. Click here to Read More...
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One of the people I began my teaching career with began to have severe, debilitating and bizarre anxiety attacks about five years into her career. It had been a stressful career to begin with – we were part of a large group of people hired to replace Read More...
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Throughout the day, week, month – you are there for others. For your family, friends, co-workers, students. You are not a bottomless well of energy. It’s important to fill yourself back up. Last week I found myself feeling a very strong need to fill back Read More...
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During your busy day it can be really difficult to find time to quiet your mind. A meditation session can be downright impossible to fit in. Here is a short little meditation activity I found that anyone can use no matter how busy the day. This comes Read More...
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It’s easy to forget that we don’t stop developing just because we are adults. Indeed, we do continue to develop, hopefully creating a more colorful life for ourselves. This can be either intentional or unintentional. Take a moment and take the pulse of Read More...
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A note from Fran: Ben’s blog, www.technologyinclass.com is an outstanding blog filled with practical tips about technology in education. Today we welcome him as a guest blogger for welleducator.org. Welcome, Ben! Guest post by Ben from http://www.technologyinclass.com/blog Read More...
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Examining your inherent beliefs is critical when you find yourself needing to make a change in your life. When something isn’t working well for you – say you aren’t feeling satisfied in your career, in the status of your health, or maybe in your relationships. Read More...
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