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Keep yourself resilient with something simple: Sleep

welleducator — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 18:43:00 GMT

Sleep.............not just an inconvenience when we're busy. Sleep helps us maintain our resilience, and build it back up when we are not at our best. Learn more about how to help yourself sleep better at the welleducator.org blog....(read more)

Not just blowing smoke about educator wellness

welleducator — Mon, 26 Sep 2011 02:38:00 GMT

Hey, how you doing out there? I don't just blow smoke about staying resilient as an educator. This week I am writing about a particularly challenging week, and how I am coming through it. I am not just tooting my own horn, though. I'd like to see your...(read more)

Avoid Burnout With a Healthy Routine

welleducator — Thu, 08 Sep 2011 01:49:00 GMT

The start of a new school year is an opportune time to set a routine that is healthy for YOU. After all, if the teacher is a mess, well..........you know that can't be good for students. Read our suggestions at welleducator.org...(read more)

Set the Tone With a Calm Classroom

welleducator — Sat, 20 Aug 2011 17:14:00 GMT

This week on the welleducator.org blog, I'm addressing how to create a calm classroom environment. It's best for you, and it's best for your students. Read our tips for a calm classroom . It's easiest if you start now - set the tone in the beginning....(read more)

"Easy" to become a teacher???? Was it easy for you?

welleducator — Thu, 04 Aug 2011 23:00:00 GMT

This week someone found my website by using the search terms "why is it so easy to become a teacher?" I was offended by that. It was not by any means 'easy' for me to become a teacher, and is even more challenging and rigorous for people to attain a teaching...(read more)

Prevent Burnout: Coping With Toxic People

welleducator — Sun, 31 Jul 2011 19:45:00 GMT

Everyone has to deal with someone toxic sooner or later. welleducator.org has some suggestions for not only coping, but thriving in the face toxicity....(read more)

Thriving in the Face of Change

welleducator — Tue, 12 Jul 2011 00:11:00 GMT

How do you thrive in the face of change? Try these 5 tips from welleducator.org ....(read more)

Building Your Resilience With Self-Assessment

welleducator — Thu, 07 Jul 2011 02:29:00 GMT

If you're not entirely clear on what motivates you, or what your personal strengths are, then it's about high time you knew! IF think you know yourself really well - try the assessment and see if it's on target, or if perhaps you didn't know yourself...(read more)

Resilience: Writing Reflectively

welleducator — Tue, 28 Jun 2011 16:29:00 GMT

Resilience requires expressing ones self. Check out this resource at welleducator.org for reflective writing. This is one you might want to use with your students, but the idea here is for you to utilize it for YOUR well-being. See you there!...(read more)

Resilience: Take Time for a Little Joy

welleducator — Thu, 23 Jun 2011 00:09:00 GMT

Take the time to let a little joy in your life. It'll do your resilience some good. Read more at welleducator.org....(read more)

Prevent Burnout: Summer Wind Down

welleducator — Sat, 18 Jun 2011 16:55:00 GMT

It's summer - are you winding down yet ? The welleducator.org blog has some suggestions for winding down and enjoying your summer - oh and incidentally, building your resilience too....(read more)

Your Stress Affects Your Students

welleducator — Fri, 10 Jun 2011 14:51:00 GMT

A better you is better for your students. Read about this study at welleducator.org and for Pete's sake, relax this summer!...(read more)

Prevent Burnout: Start Your Summer With Gratitude

welleducator — Tue, 07 Jun 2011 17:14:00 GMT

Positive people live longer, healthier lives, and incidentally, are more resilient. Try this activity at welleducator.org to focus on the abundance in your life....(read more)

Renew Yourself This Summer = Resilient Teacher This Fall

welleducator — Sun, 05 Jun 2011 13:58:00 GMT

After the year you've had - it's important to take time to rejuvenate! At welleducator.org we have lots of practical ideas for renewing yourself over the summer. Our blog has information and resources from how to breathe properly to achieve a state of...(read more)

Prevent Teacher Burnout: Make This Summer About YOU

welleducator — Mon, 30 May 2011 16:18:00 GMT

Summer's right around the corner, as far as the school year is concerned. (Some of you are on "summer" already.) Time to recharge! welleducator.org offers tips for rejuvenating yourself....(read more)