During the day, find small ways to stay grounded.
These are some items you can keep in your desk or cabinet for a quick pick-me-up:
- Tea (Green, White, Roobios, Herbal)
- Chocolate (Dark is best!)
- Protein boosts (nuts, granola, seeds)
- Floss
- Healthy snacks (fruit, veggies, yogurt)
- Thank you notes
- Stress balls
Do you have a few minutes on break?
Here are some two-minute strategies to take care of yourself:
- Do a few yoga poses or stretches to get your blood moving and release tension
- Get out of the buildling for some fresh air and a change of scenery
- Take a mindful moment and pay attention to your breathing to center yourself (practice meditation!)
When you get home, plan some "me" time!
Here some ideas for energizing or unwinding:
- Knit
- Quilt
- Draw
- Play air guitar
- Bake cookies
- Sing
Connect with others to fill your tank:
- Share projects with fellow teachers
- Spend time with loved ones
- Spend time with animals
- Give back to your community by volunteering
Look for the positive and hang on to it for a rainy day:
- Keep a folder of kind notes or feedback from students and families
- Keep a notebook of inspirational quotes
- Record something positive each day in your journal
Chill - here were some of favorite ways to just unwind:
- Watch a mindless TV show
- Take a hot bath
- Read
- Listen to music
- Meditate
- Take a scenic drive
- Eat chocolate
Get your body moving:
- Run
- Dance
- Yoga
- Crossfit
- Go for a walk
Everyone's self-care may look a little different. There's no single way to take good care of yourself. Try some different strategies until you have a full toolbox: something that energizes you, something that helps you unwind, something that helps you manage when you're having a hard time. Self-care helps us sustain as teachers and as learners.
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