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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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You know how a mood can go viral. So, why not choose which mood you want to spread? Don’t let others’ stress take you down. It’s just as easy to don a positive, enthusiastic, or peaceful attitude as it is to wear a negative or angry one. And – the positive Read More...
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Avoiding teacher burnout means letting yourself experience joy once in awhile. If you can’t get there from here – think about what has given you joy in the past. Maybe a movie, a song, or a person you spent time with. Experiencing joy is a good way to Read More...
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Keep that inner balance even during the crazy holiday season I can’t tell you how many teachers I know who slug through the busy holiday season, only to get sick over the break. You know why this is, right? It is has to do with pushing yourself hard, Read More...
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Can your mind become as still as this water? I want you to know I am not just blowing hot air about resilience and well being. The things I write about on this blog are practices I use. I got a chance to practice what I preach at a deeper level over this Read More...
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Even the most basic poses can limber you up Exercise is key to keeping yourself resilient and avoiding burnout. Sometimes it’s just plain difficult to fit in exercise every single day, though. At the very least, though, you can make time to stretch. I’m 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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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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Teachers and others in the caring professions have to walk a fine line to build and maintain their resilience if they want to prevent burn out. In the education world, a popular figure subscribed to teacher burnout is one out of two teachers leave the 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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Part of staying resilient involves getting that just-right combination of nutrients in this machine we live in called our body. It affects not only our physical health, but our mental state as well. For example, if you feel like crying all the time for Read More...
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Giving a compliment makes you more resilient. So, try this. Don’t make something up – but do look for something positive to say to someone. It is a gift. Offering compliments allows you to see abundance and beauty in all forms. Instead of noticing what Read More...
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Breathing is vital to your well-being. I know, I know, this is earth-shattering news. Breathing comes so naturally to us, that we don’t even think about it most of the time unless we are having difficulty doing it. When you breathe in , your body is getting Read More...
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