The Importance of Taking Care of Ourselves
​Teaching is arguably the most demanding and rewarding profession there is.  Because it is a human service/human growth profession, teaching can exact a high price on practitioners intellectually, physically and emotionally.  In order to be resourceful for our students, we have to be attentive to ourselves.  What follows are some resources designed to jump start your thinking about how best to replenish your resources.

Self-Care

7 Strategies for Self-Care
​ Read it ​HERE

Celebrate

Taylor Mali's Miracle Workers is a great pick me up. Watch it HERE
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At the end of your rope?  Meditate

Mediation is another great form of relaxation. Try a fifteen minute meditation
​HERE

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More Ideas for Self-Care

Avoiding Burn Out

To learn more about avoiding burnout, click HERE and HERE

Mindfullness as Stress Reliever

Can Mindfulness Increase our Resilience to Stress?  Join Jon Cabot Zinn and Richard Davidson for a short look at how mindfulness can ease stress.  Watch it HERE  

The Benefits of Yoga 

Yoga in Schools Isn't Just For Kids: How Teachers Benefit" is a short piece written by a retired elementary teacher (and now yoga instructor) about how yoga is good for students and teachers.  Read it HERE and then try some relaxing yoga  ​​​HERE