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https://crmhs.org/mental-health-self-care-2/

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This site contains good suggestions for ways to care for your 8 areas of wellness https://moderntherapy.online/blog-2/areas-of-self-care

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Self-care is the act of engaging in activities to gain or maintain an optimal level of overall health. There are 8 main areas of self-care: physical, psychological, emotional, social, professional, environmental, spiritual, and financial.

Implementing self-care tactics can be challenging, but is essential! Working with a talk therapist can help you find which areas of self-care you can benefit from. Click here to get started.

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Self-care is the act of engaging in activities to gain or maintain an optimal level of overall health. There are 8 main areas of self-care: physical, psychological, emotional, social, professional, environmental, spiritual, and financial. Implementing self-care tactics can be challenging, but is essential!

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The best advice another teacher ever gave me was this: no is a complete sentence. No explanation necessary. While this sounds simple, the idea that I was allowed to simply say no blew my teaching mind. The concept of teachers creating boundaries was news to me. I was the "yes" teacher, and the "No, but instead I can..." teacher. I was also the teacher who cried on her drive home and fell asleep at 8 p.m.

But let's get real: saying no and creating boundaries is hard. Sometimes we don't have a choice if it means keeping our job. While we can't change everything, we can get a little help. Here's what teachers on Instagram are doing to create boundaries and take care of themselves. Because let's face it: 2020 is our hardest teaching year yet.

1. Trust your teacher gut: if it's making you tired, angry, or resentful, say no

If you are starting to feel HANGRY (hungry, angry, lonely, or tired), it's time to pay attention and make a change (easier said than done, I know). One way teachers create boundaries is by paying attention to how they feel.
Source: @missluluspecialed
2. You can't do it all: ask for help and share the load

Teachers can handle a lot. We juggle so much that we often don't realize how much we have on our plates until they come crashing down. Teachers who create boundaries ask for help and delegate so they don't burn out.

3. Shut it down: your computer auto-shutdown is about to be your new BFF

This is everything. When teachers are creating boundaries sometimes they need a little help from their friends (and technology). If you can't shut it down, make your computer do it for you!
Source: @msdaisyteachestk
4. Set reminders: an alarm on your phone will help you remember your boundaries

This might feel silly at first, but it's the first step in reminding yourself of your boundaries so you stick to them!
Source: @thecreativeclassroom
5. Trust your teacher gut: if it makes you excited, happy, or energizes you, say yes

Resentment sinks in when we aren't doing the things we love (or we just don't have any time for them). You will never have more time, but you can re-think the time you have. When you say no, you can say yes to something better.
Source: @thebetterteacherproject
6. Turn the computer off: it will still be there when you get back

We love how this teacher created a boundary by turning off her computer to take a walk when she needs a break. Yes, the lesson plans will still be there when you get back, but you will be calm and ready to finish them.
Source: @bluecottagereading
7. Don't shut down: treat yourself as well as you treat your phone

So sad, but so true! We freak out when our phones are almost dead, so why don't we do the same for our energy? Teachers who create boundaries recognize when they need to recharge and they do something about it.
Source: @teacher_innercircle
8. Plan for tomorrow today: Take back your morning

The more you do the night before, the less stressful your morning will be. Set a boundary for yourself that you will take back your mornings with this one.
Source: @how_i_teach_high_school
9. Clear the clutter: spend 15 minutes each day completing the tasks you've put off

This is the best advice! There are so many little tasks that stack up. Set a timer and tackle them for fifteen minutes each day. We promise you will feel better.
Source: @blackeducatorsconnect
10. Pay it forward: we get by with a little help from our friends

Text. Call. Post. Share. Spread the word to all your teacher friends: no is a complete sentence. No explanation needed.
Source: @teachinglittleleaders
11. Listen to your admins: especially if they have your back

To all the admins who get it. Thank you! Sometimes we need a nudge or friendly reminder that we can't do it all, nor should we.
Source: @teachertransition
12. Make your Monday to-do list on Friday: then, shut that planner for the weekend

This is one of our favorites. It's quick but makes such a difference. Get organized on Friday so you can enjoy your weekend (no work!)
Source: @coffeefirst.teach2nd
13. Create a self-care routine: then make a habit you can stick to

We are challenging our inner Rachel Hollis with this one. Goals are great, but habits are better. When you create healthy routines and stick with them, they become habits you can stick to.
Source: @teachinglittlethinkers
14. Get quiet: spend time by yourself and don't apologize for it

Our jobs (online or off) are noisy! It's hard to think, let alone recharge when you never have any quiet. Create a boundary where you demand quiet alone time (you will thank us).
Source: @the_maxxinista_teacher
15. Last but not least, join the party: it's easier to rest when everyone else is doing it

Put your feet up on Fridays. Make it a tradition. Let it be your visual cue that work is over and it's time for you.
Source: @weierkin_with_littles Do you agree with how these teachers are creating boundaries? Do you have any of your own? Come share in our WeAreTeachers HELPLINE Facebook group. Plus, My Only Resolution This Year Is Not to Grade or Plan Lessons at Home

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16 Teachers Share How They Are Creating Boundaries Right Now

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The best advice another teacher ever gave me was this: no is a complete sentence. No explanation necessary. While this sounds simple, the idea that I was allowed to simply say no blew my teaching mind. The concept of teachers creating boundaries was news to me.

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2020 Teachers of the Year on practicing self care

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Self-Care Resources for Educators and Other Helping Professionals — Mindful Teachers

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Tips, links, reflections, and mindfulness practices to help you cope with the common challenges faced by educators and other helping professionals.

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Self-Care for Educators is the podcast for creating happy, healthy, inspired, badass educators. Host Tina H. Boogren is a lifelong educator, the author of numerous books, and an associate for Solution Tree and Marzano Resources. Each week, Tina will help educators dig into the essential work of self-care via bite-sized episodes that fit into your busy schedule. If you are a teacher, administrator, counselor, coach, singleton, or simply considering a career in education, this podcast is for you. Because truth be told, this isn't just a podcast; this is a community. We are the caretakers. It's time to find ourselves again so we can create lives we don't need to escape from. You are welcome here.

Self-Care for Educators is the podcast for creating happy, healthy, inspired, badass educators. Host Tina H. Boogren is a lifelong educator, the author of numerous books, and an associate for Solution Tree and Marzano Resources. Each week, Tina will help educators dig into the essential work of self-care via bite-sized episodes that fit into your busy schedule. If you are a teacher, administrator, counselor, coach, singleton, or simply considering a career in education, this podcast is for you. Because truth be told, this isn't just a podcast; this is a community. We are the caretakers. It's time to find ourselves again so we can create lives we don't need to escape from. You are welcome here.

Listen Once & You'll Be Hooked!

This is such a positive podcast and a must listen for educators. Tina shares bite-sized nuggets of wisdom. Extremely relatable. So helpful and encouraging.

Thank you

I struggle as an educator to take time for myself. This podcast by Dr. Tina Bodgren helps me to take care of my mental health.

New music would make all the difference

This is an uplifting show and I wish there was a way to listen to the audio without music. When the little whistley sound starts, I can't take it. Please improve this good show by removing the music underneath the talking!

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‎Self-Care for Educators with Dr. Tina H. Boogren on Apple Podcasts

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Self-Care for Educators is the podcast for creating happy, healthy, inspired, badass educators. Host Tina H. Boogren is a lifelong educator, the author of numerous books, and an associate for Solution Tree and Marzano Resources. Each week, Tina will help educators dig into the essential work of self...

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If I've said it once, I've said it a million times! Self-care matters. If you are constantly giving your all to everyone else, you are going to eventually burn out. Please take a moment to schedule ways to nurture yourself every week. It will be one of the best things you can do to show up and show out for your students. I've created an infographic with a list of 50 self-care ideas for teachers and specialists to get into the self-care zone. You can print and post this poster in the lounge.

After posting, place these black and white zen pages in their mailboxes so that they can keep a checklist of their progress. If you are really motivated, you can turn it into a school-wide challenge. It's really easy to do and the benefits are enormous for the teachers and the students that they serve. This is the black and white version of 50 self-care ideas for teachers:

To create a challenge, simply give teachers a goal to check off the things they did over a set period of time. They can turn in their sheets to you or in a box in the lounge. Host drawings and a giveaway to promote participation. You can do a free jeans day/week, or give out samples of lotions and coupons from local spas. Just give them a call and see if they would like to donate. They are usually more than happy to partner with you, especially if they are near the school. Check out my post with 20 self-care quotes that you can also use for the challenge with more free downloads.

Grab a self care journal by clicking the image below.

Good luck! Let me know how it goes!

Need something easy to print and boost teacher morale?

You might also want to join my Facebook group called " Anxiety Tips and Tools to Educators " for more ideas to support educators and students with their anxiety in the classroom and beyond.

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If I've said it once, I've said it a million times! Self-care matters. If you are constantly giving your all to everyone else, you are going to eventually burn out. Please take a moment to

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On a scale of 1-10, how much is each category "important" to your time?