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Making sure we are taking time for ourselves to rest completely. And also giving our body the nutrients it needs.

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-Ask coworkers, coaches, mentors, friends for books that will serve as resources in your ministry!

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Put a method of relaxation into your schedule!

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Put a method of relaxation into your schedule!

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Do something for yourself at least a few times a week. Examples: working out, taking a walk, taking a bath....whatever allows you to wind down and take a breath. It's personal preference and will be different for everyone!

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Devotion time sometime during the day to center yourself and strengthen your relationship with God.

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Download the app "You are loved" and connect with friends!

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Download the app "You are loved" and connect with friends!

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Devotion plans through the Bible app that send notifications for daily Bible study.
EXTRA BONUS: You can also invite friends to join your plans with you and have a group devotion.

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You can connect with your friends and send each other positive messages during the day to remind each other that you are loved!

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Intentionally taking quiet time to be alone and think

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Take out time to do what YOU love.

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Pick a show and watch an episode together after dinner/before bed

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Pick a show and watch an episode together after dinner/before bed

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Make it a routine. Talk about things you are grateful for

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Going to a conference or sitting through a PD can help develop you as a teacher.

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One thing you'll do for yourself, one thing you'll do professionally/for your job, and one thing you'll do for your family. These goals can be as little or as big as you want!

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Whether its joining a gym or doing online workout classes, it's always good to find way to stay moving and keep your heart pumping.
Even simply just going on a walk through the park is a good way to stay active and keep moving.

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Workout website- cheap and easy to do workouts at your home.

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You don't have to be a super healthy person but making sure to eat foods that will give you energy throughout the day will help keep your energy high so that you can be at 100% level with your kids.

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Although we are busy, spend times with family can boost our mood and know how everyone is doing can release stress. Family connection and communication are important because some will give you strengths and supports.

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Utilize online sources such as social media and Face Time if you are unable to see them in person.

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It's Okay to Take A Break from Social Media

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It's Okay to Take A Break from Social Media

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Sometimes you just gotta log off and not use social media as it can sometimes affect your mood. Don't fall into an unhealthy habit of being online all the time (haha I rhymed).

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Not getting enough sleep can really swing our moods, for both the students and teachers. Sleeping is essential for maintaining physical health. Maybe consider using "sleep" app to track on the hours and make the routines a habit.

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When you're out with friends and having a good time, find that balance to put the phones down and actually enjoy the people you're being around.

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15 month-weekday book. Only used on Mon-Fri

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Church isn't the only place for spiritual well-being. If time wasn't given for spiritual times, listening to K-Love on radio station or other spiritual music in the car while going to work or home. Maybe play some music during relax time or during break time so we don't have to lose all of our spiritual times. A little of time can really change our spiritual health and well-beings.

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Library app for e-books and audio books. Just need a library card and you can check out books/audio books.

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Even with COVID there are still ways to have access to a community of people who love God. Find a local church who streams their services and join them and have conversations with those who follow Christ.

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Read a book/listen to a book for yourself, not professional related, just a fun book.

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Set specific time limits for how long you can work and then stop when the time is up. Allows you to no feel guilty when you walk away and gives you time to then enjoy something else.

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Make a group chat or online group that can be a safe place to share your faith. Follow people online who share faith based post or videos.

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Keep a planner to organize your activities and what you need to do for the week.

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Set boundaries in your personal life and allow yourself the time to gather your thoughts and emotions so that you can be able to be one with yourself.

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So often we go through this world looking around us and wanting to be like the next person. In reality this isn't possible because God made us all unique.

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Creating boards that correspond with you classroom, or life. Having a future classroom board and putting in class themes or games, etc.

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Talk with teacher friends or mentors to get ideas or support

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Listen to music that distresses. If you are feeling down about yourself, listen to something that will lift your spirits. If you're sad try to steer away from sad music because it won't make your mental state any better.

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It's okay if your classroom isn't "picture perfect".

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It's okay if your classroom isn't "picture perfect".

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Going on Pinterest and looking at all the decked out classrooms can be intimidating and maybe discouraging. As long as your classroom has a safe environment for learning and a lot of love- that's all that matters!!

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Doing things together that support scholars at home

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Doing things together that support scholars at home

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Reading books, playing music, reading devotions and bible stories, and the like supports scholars at home and builds relationship between the school and parents/caregivers who are actively engaged in their students' learning.
- Celia Fulton

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Finding ways to track mental health and how it affects the way you teach. Finding outlets that let you express yourself and your emotions. Making sure we're keeping our glass full type of thing- filling our cup so that we're able to pour out to students, our classroom, etc.

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Praying in all situations and not just when we feel tired or overwhelmed. Making sure we're communicating with God and praising him for any and all things. - Celia Fulton

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I know there is after school programs where teachers and students can run/walk together to promote physical health. It allows structure and opportunities to get out and be active for some students who maybe wouldn't do that at home. - Celia Fulton

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Find a daily devotional book that you enjoy.

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Create a bucket list of goals you want to achieve and mark off what you have done throughout the year.

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The support from the ones that are closest to you will provide you with a wide variety of resources.

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I am a huge board/ card game fan and I hope to relieve stress and grow closer with my family or congregation by making games a weekly routine.
-Dayne Kopfer

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Whether it be with the family, friends, or congregation I hope to continue to stay active by being in the gym or outside. Depending on your schedule getting in the gym to shoot hoops or play a game of a volleyball before school or after to get your mind off of things.

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Easy ways to pick up tips and ideas in the classroom that are practical and fun!
-Dayne Kopfer