What can teachers do to stop the destructive pattern of not taking care of themselves and lead a more balanced life?
As teachers, we are notorious for not taking care of ourselves. We push ourselves to the point of exhaustion and wonder how we will survive an entire school year. However, when we aren't our best, it affects everyone around us. So, how do we stop the unhealthy cycle each year so we can be our best? Read on to learn about the power of self-care.
“Sometimes you can get so busy trying to be everyone else's anchor that you don't realize you are actually drowning.” -Brilliant Minds Quotes
What are some signs a teacher might need a break?
*Overly emotional
*Mental fog
*Overly tired
*Insomnia
*Under eating
*Increased complaining
*Binge eating
*Overthinking everything
*Chest pain, head aches or dizziness
*Easily angered or short tempered
*Losing interest in things you used to love
*Taking things personally often
-@MsLovejoyTeaches
time to recalibrate
Once upon a time, when GPS units just came out, I purchased one for my car. I was so excited to not have to break the map out every time I needed directions, and since I'm directionally challenged, this would happen A LOT. I remember when I would make a wrong turn or not do what it said, it would automatically change the directions to match my inability to handle the simple turns. Every time it would say, "Recalibrating" and it would get me turned back around to going the right way. Sometimes, our bodies will tell us we need to recalibrate because our systems have gotten off course and we need a fresh perspective to our current situation.
If you look up self-care ideas in Pinterest, there are literally hundreds of different ideas. The problem is as teachers, we read those ideas and then we keep up with the hectic schedule, which provides zero to recalibrate personally and professionally. Here are some ways to help you keep a balanced and healthy lifestyle both at school and home.
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