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Physical- naps and walk/run/sports
Mental- tiktok or music and reading or journaling
Emotional- singing/having a moment and writing it down
Social- talking to my sister and going to lunch with friends
Creative- reorganizing my room, calendar, or closet and trying to plan a lesson or event for my AE group
Spiritual- music and sitting in silence to think or writing it down

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I am grateful paternal grandfather. He is the only person to never discourage me from becoming a teacher. I constantly have people telling me to change my major and switch careers when I tell them I’m in elementary education but he has always supported me.
I am grateful within myself for my willingness and determination to keep trying. Even with so many people telling me not to do it, I know this is what I was called to do.
1) meeting new friends from my state and others
2) being in this beautiful state
3) learning more than I expected to

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I am grateful for my boyfriend.
I am grateful for my ability to love others and have compassion for them.
Being able to come to Florida, spending more time with a new friend, and being able to walk around a new place.

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Grateful- I’m grateful for my boyfriend because he ensures I get time to decompress and relax and reminds me to take time for myself. He will even take my computer away if he knows I’m not wanting to cooperate so I get the break I need but may not realize I need.

I’m grateful for my persistence and dedication I put into my state chapter and local chapter. While also juggling student teaching and working full time.

1. My siblings texting me “sweet nothings” (little compliments or things to make my day)

2. My local chapter members for supporting me in taking the role of the new president and helping me with every step.

3. My mom, for being my support, always :)

-Caitlin E, Minnesota

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1. In my support system I am grateful for my mom. I can always turn to her for real advice. She'll tell it like it is, which can hurt sometimes, and other times she will let me know and give me the love and compassion I need when I'm low
2. Within myself, Im thankful for my perseverance. I am still here, I still have been fighting through this life and these hard times, and I will make it through and blossom.
. Three things that brought me joy would be stepping onto Disney property, tickling my daughter and her talking about the memory of how we couldn't stop laughing and laughing, and my ability to explore independently.

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Empathy

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Thank you for thinking to include the padlet, canva and nearpod for the virtual viewers and notetakers!! It helped SO much!

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Thank you for thinking to include the padlet, canva and nearpod for the virtual viewers and notetakers!! It helped SO much!

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The simple fact that self-care isn't indulgent or selfish, but necessary and that it serves more than just ourselves, but our families and students too.

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The simple fact that self-care isn't indulgent or selfish, but necessary and that it serves more than just ourselves, but our families and students too.

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Thank you so much for this workshop! I thoroughly enjoyed it and took a lot away from it. - Sarah A., NJ

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We need to care for ourselves first before we can show up for our students, whether it be by taking a rest or by engaging in a rejuvenating activity. Either way, we need to avoid burn-out and remember our immeasurable purpose and impact behind being an educator. - Sarah A., NJ

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Physical
Napping
Working out

Mental
Out to eat at regular place
Meditation

Emotional
Walls up
Talk about feelings

Social
Playing games
Deep conversations

Creative
Watch a movie
Satirize/critique something

Spiritual
Idling in rage
Volunteer

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Physical rest, creative rest, and emotional rest (listening to music is a great outlet for me!)

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Physical rest, creative rest, and emotional rest (listening to music is a great outlet for me!)

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-Sarah A., NJ

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Creative rest and physical rest

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Lack of support and positivity within my school.

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1. I am greatful for my parents, without them I don't think I would be a able to finish my career. 2. Something that I am greatful about myself is my confidence to keep going. 3. Three things that have bring me joy this week are my parents, my son and feeling loved. 

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1. I am greatful for my parents, without them I don't think I would be a able to finish my career. 2. Something that I am greatful about myself is my confidence to keep going. 3. Three things that have bring me joy this week are my parents, my son and feeling loved. 

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I am grateful for my children they are there for me when I just need to step away from putting together a puzzle, playing volleyball, or even a hug.

When in myself I am grateful for my passion and how it holds me strong.

This week it has been joyful is seeing friends, making new friends, and remembering I have people around me I can reach out to for support.

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My colleagues
My family
Opportunities for learning

~Andrea K., VT

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1. I am grateful for my mom. She has always been my number one supporter throughout everything and even when she doesn't understand, she still loves me regardless.

2. I am grateful for my compassion. It is something that is very hard, but I try my best to look past flaws and see the good in others.

3. Eating at new food spots, talking with my brother in late nights, and pride celebrations.

~ Izaiah Ruiz (CA)

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I am starting my first year in the classroom so I don't have a in house support system yet, but I have 2 teacher friends that I know I could call on in a heartbeat and they would be there for me. My husband is incredibly supportive on a relationship level but he can't relate to the teaching profession side of it. THESE 3 ARE MY LIFELINE. Of course Jesus is number one in my life I owe all to him. 

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I am starting my first year in the classroom so I don't have a in house support system yet, but I have 2 teacher friends that I know I could call on in a heartbeat and they would be there for me. My husband is incredibly supportive on a relationship level but he can't relate to the teaching profession side of it. THESE 3 ARE MY LIFELINE. Of course Jesus is number one in my life I owe all to him. 

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Grateful for my fiance, my compassion and resilience, and finishing grad classes this week

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Grateful for my fiance, my compassion and resilience, and finishing grad classes this week

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- Someone in my support system that I am grateful for is my mom.

-I am grateful for my mindset to make change happen for those in the education system.

-Three things this week that has brought me joy is new relationships, new knowledge, and the view of Chicago.

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Michelle Johnson  Aurora, IL
Governors State University
Pay doesn’t match efforts
Not getting proper recognition for your efforts in the classroom
Not balancing social life and work
No administrative support with them backing you up in situations or providing your with the proper materials to teach in your classroom

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This has been a tough week, but with some rea highlights. One, was having lunch with my friend, Dannon. He is our student body president, so it's nice to talk with someone who gets and agrees with my drive for both my own success and how we both care about the world around us and the next generations! (and the other has been this conference!)

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This has been a tough week, but with some rea highlights. One, was having lunch with my friend, Dannon. He is our student body president, so it's nice to talk with someone who gets and agrees with my drive for both my own success and how we both care about the world around us and the next generations! (and the other has been this conference!)

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I am grateful that I have evolved from always being a people pleaser - To now just doing things for me that make me better, and help me model what and where I need my students to be.

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I am grateful that I have evolved from always being a people pleaser - To now just doing things for me that make me better, and help me model what and where I need my students to be.

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My husband is someone I can rely on no matter what.
A quality I am grateful for is that I am able to show empathy.
Three things that brought me joy this week are going to the library with my kids, being at the conference, and meeting new people.

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I am grateful for my brother- who always acts as a sanity sounding board
I am grateful for my resiliency- I have had so many set backs in my journey to becoming an educator and I keep moving forward
3 things that have brought me joy this week are the conference, my dog, the mountains surrounding my home

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-My patience to put up with my own bullshit

1. Breakfast at Eggy's
2. Connecting with fellow AEs
3. Drinking at Clark's

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I’m grateful for my mother and father for always supporting everything I do!

I am grateful that I take opportunities like this one to further myself as an advocate and a teacher.

This conference
Learning SO much
Meeting new people!

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1. I am grateful for my high school government teacher who inspired me to get into this profession.
2. I am grateful for my determination.
3. Three things that have brought me joy are the fact I have all my summer work done, making new friends during this conference, and sushi.

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I am grateful for my colleagues and my students! My students rejuvenate me every day and help me realize that I am a teacher and a learner.

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-I'm grateful for one of my best friends, Ben, because he has taught me so much about self-care and shows me unequivocal support in all times of my life.

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-I'm grateful for one of my best friends, Ben, because he has taught me so much about self-care and shows me unequivocal support in all times of my life.

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-I am grateful for my own dogged determination when things get difficult, my drive to succeed.
-Three things this week that brought me joy: 1) going to the pool with my cousins  ;   2) getting healthy food to eat     3) achieving my workout goals

~Sarah A., NJ

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I am grateful for everyone in my support system, but my husband most of all. He keeps everything together and going at the house, as well as keeping me confident (not to mention fed and clothed!)

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I am grateful for everyone in my support system, but my husband most of all. He keeps everything together and going at the house, as well as keeping me confident (not to mention fed and clothed!)

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Lack of support for teachers in several ways. We expect teachers to wear so many hats, but also then expect them to do this without acknowledging the emotional labor toll let alone helping to address that toll.

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Lack of support for teachers in several ways. We expect teachers to wear so many hats, but also then expect them to do this without acknowledging the emotional labor toll let alone helping to address that toll.

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-Sarah A., NJ

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Societal devaluation of the teaching profession, underfunding of school systems, lack of organizational support

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Societal devaluation of the teaching profession, underfunding of school systems, lack of organizational support

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-Sarah A., NJ