Stay at Home Self-Care for Educators by Dr.Kiss

Stay at Home Self-Care for Educators by Dr.Kiss https://padlet.com/kiss_allyson/1awz9hz8p9vz Spring is a busy time of the year for us in education; this year especially with this unexpected twist of a pandemic to overcome. I sorted through and posted my personal favorite tools to help increase our happiness and find time for self-care during this uncertain time. I'll continue to add to this page over time. If you have suggestions feel free to email me kiss_allyson@asdk12.org (School Psychologist at Anchorage School District). We may be physically distant, but we are in this together! en-us 2020-04-02 00:10:15 UTC 2023-01-19 06:20:30 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-uploads.storage.googleapis.com/446059940/004b23f41de3e530429887c5c158b175/a41da708_81e9_4ec3_9364_9d8748f7063d_7847add9_7ebe_49b2_bf09_d7af5428b436_v1.png Character Strengths kiss_allyson https://padlet.com/kiss_allyson/1awz9hz8p9vz/wish/491748808 Take a free Survey to find out your Character Strengths. https://www.viacharacter.org/

Research shows that when we find new ways to intentionally use our top 4-5 strengths, it can improve our happiness and our sense of work satisfaction. ]]> 2020-04-03 18:41:46 UTC https://padlet.com/kiss_allyson/1awz9hz8p9vz/wish/491748808 Self-Care Wheel kiss_allyson https://padlet.com/kiss_allyson/1awz9hz8p9vz/wish/491753998 Create a self-care wheel (www.olgaphoenix.com) and pick one thing from each section that incorporate into your week. Remember to include things that are easy "wins" for your day. You can also add your own area to the wheel (e.g., social, finances, hobbies, etc)]]> 2020-04-03 18:45:19 UTC https://padlet.com/kiss_allyson/1awz9hz8p9vz/wish/491753998 3 good things kiss_allyson https://padlet.com/kiss_allyson/1awz9hz8p9vz/wish/491760647 Everyday day for 2 weeks write down 3 good things from the day. Write them throughout the day, right before bed, with your child, or share them with a friend - whatever works best for you. This has been found to improve your happiness even 6 months later. ]]> 2020-04-03 18:49:40 UTC https://padlet.com/kiss_allyson/1awz9hz8p9vz/wish/491760647 Self-Compassion Meditation and Exercises kiss_allyson https://padlet.com/kiss_allyson/1awz9hz8p9vz/wish/491766118 We did not plan for or expect this pandemic. Be kind to yourself. Choose a guided meditation or exercise (e.g., journaling, reflecting) to practice self-compassion.

https://self-compassion.org/category/exercises/ ]]> 2020-04-03 18:53:44 UTC https://padlet.com/kiss_allyson/1awz9hz8p9vz/wish/491766118 Hotlines kiss_allyson https://padlet.com/kiss_allyson/1awz9hz8p9vz/wish/491769453 National Suicide Prevention Hotline: 1-800-273-8255

National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233 (SAFE)

Alaska CARELINE “suicide prevention and someone to talk to line: 877-266-HELP or text 4help to 839863

SAMHSA Disaster Distress Hotline for those experiencing emotional distress related to a crisis: 1-800-985-5990

NAMI Helpline:
1-800-950-NAMI

info@nami.org

M-F, 10 AM - 6 PM ET
TEXT "NAMI" TO 741741

]]> 2020-04-03 18:56:03 UTC https://padlet.com/kiss_allyson/1awz9hz8p9vz/wish/491769453 Anchorage School District COVID-19 Resources kiss_allyson https://padlet.com/kiss_allyson/1awz9hz8p9vz/wish/491772671 2020-04-03 18:58:27 UTC https://padlet.com/kiss_allyson/1awz9hz8p9vz/wish/491772671 ASD Employees kiss_allyson https://padlet.com/kiss_allyson/1awz9hz8p9vz/wish/491918707 The Employee Assistance Program provides up to six free visits per year with a Licensed Mental Health Provider who is skilled in assessing concerns. Counseling sessions are available via phone, tele-video or face-to-face. ]]> 2020-04-03 21:02:35 UTC https://padlet.com/kiss_allyson/1awz9hz8p9vz/wish/491918707 Recovery Meetings kiss_allyson https://padlet.com/kiss_allyson/1awz9hz8p9vz/wish/491921154 AA: http://aa-intergroup.org/directory.php

NA: https://na.org/?ID=virtual_meetings

ACA (recovery from childhood trauma & family dysfunction): https://adultchildren.org/meeting-search/

]]> 2020-04-03 21:05:10 UTC https://padlet.com/kiss_allyson/1awz9hz8p9vz/wish/491921154 Self-Care Inventory kiss_allyson https://padlet.com/kiss_allyson/1awz9hz8p9vz/wish/491922221 Use this inventory to get more ideas of ways to engage in self-care. Try and pick a new way once a week.]]> 2020-04-03 21:06:21 UTC https://padlet.com/kiss_allyson/1awz9hz8p9vz/wish/491922221 Stretches for Working from Home kiss_allyson https://padlet.com/kiss_allyson/1awz9hz8p9vz/wish/491931184 10 stretches that can feel great after a day of zooming and working from home.]]> 2020-04-03 21:16:24 UTC https://padlet.com/kiss_allyson/1awz9hz8p9vz/wish/491931184 Calm App kiss_allyson https://padlet.com/kiss_allyson/1awz9hz8p9vz/wish/491934811 Free for educators! They have breathing, meditation and sleep stories (some even by celebrities like Matthew McConaughey)]]> 2020-04-03 21:20:37 UTC https://padlet.com/kiss_allyson/1awz9hz8p9vz/wish/491934811 iHeart Radio Living Room Concerts kiss_allyson https://padlet.com/kiss_allyson/1awz9hz8p9vz/wish/491936757 2020-04-03 21:22:53 UTC https://padlet.com/kiss_allyson/1awz9hz8p9vz/wish/491936757 Learn or Practice a New Language kiss_allyson https://padlet.com/kiss_allyson/1awz9hz8p9vz/wish/491937468 2020-04-03 21:23:43 UTC https://padlet.com/kiss_allyson/1awz9hz8p9vz/wish/491937468 Control what you can control kiss_allyson https://padlet.com/kiss_allyson/1awz9hz8p9vz/wish/491941189 Feeling overwhelmed? Take a moment and write down all the things that YOU CAN control (activity adopted by Ricky Robertson training). ]]> 2020-04-03 21:27:52 UTC https://padlet.com/kiss_allyson/1awz9hz8p9vz/wish/491941189 Gratitude Letter kiss_allyson https://padlet.com/kiss_allyson/1awz9hz8p9vz/wish/491949229 Write a gratitude letter to someone important to you. You can't deliver it in person now but I encourage you to video chat and read your letter. ]]> 2020-04-03 21:37:52 UTC https://padlet.com/kiss_allyson/1awz9hz8p9vz/wish/491949229 Random Acts of Kindness kiss_allyson https://padlet.com/kiss_allyson/1awz9hz8p9vz/wish/491950654 Being kind towards others is another way to be kind toward ourselves. This website has ideas for random acts of kindness while maintaining physical distancing.]]> 2020-04-03 21:39:49 UTC https://padlet.com/kiss_allyson/1awz9hz8p9vz/wish/491950654 Grounding kiss_allyson https://padlet.com/kiss_allyson/1awz9hz8p9vz/wish/491984250 2020-04-03 22:26:51 UTC https://padlet.com/kiss_allyson/1awz9hz8p9vz/wish/491984250 Set a Breathing Reminder kiss_allyson https://padlet.com/kiss_allyson/1awz9hz8p9vz/wish/491984992 Pick a time of the day and set a occurring alarm on your phone. Stop what you're doing and take 5 deep breathes. I recommend picking a time for a mid-day reset. ]]> 2020-04-03 22:27:58 UTC https://padlet.com/kiss_allyson/1awz9hz8p9vz/wish/491984992 Headspace Meditation Tools kiss_allyson https://padlet.com/kiss_allyson/1awz9hz8p9vz/wish/491985737 Free educator accounts! Pick an area you want to focus on and try out a meditation. ]]> 2020-04-03 22:29:16 UTC https://padlet.com/kiss_allyson/1awz9hz8p9vz/wish/491985737 305 Fitness Youtube classes kiss_allyson https://padlet.com/kiss_allyson/1awz9hz8p9vz/wish/491987111 Pick a class and have a dance party in your living room to get some great cardio and positive energy.]]> 2020-04-03 22:31:38 UTC https://padlet.com/kiss_allyson/1awz9hz8p9vz/wish/491987111 Free Orange Theory Classes kiss_allyson https://padlet.com/kiss_allyson/1awz9hz8p9vz/wish/491988001 https://www.orangetheory.com/en-us/athome/]]> 2020-04-03 22:33:01 UTC https://padlet.com/kiss_allyson/1awz9hz8p9vz/wish/491988001 Free Core Power Yoga Classes kiss_allyson https://padlet.com/kiss_allyson/1awz9hz8p9vz/wish/491988393 2020-04-03 22:33:36 UTC https://padlet.com/kiss_allyson/1awz9hz8p9vz/wish/491988393 Virtual Tours of Museums, Theme Parks and Zoos kiss_allyson https://padlet.com/kiss_allyson/1awz9hz8p9vz/wish/491988758 2020-04-03 22:34:12 UTC https://padlet.com/kiss_allyson/1awz9hz8p9vz/wish/491988758 Take a virtual tour of a National Park kiss_allyson https://padlet.com/kiss_allyson/1awz9hz8p9vz/wish/491989472 2020-04-03 22:35:25 UTC https://padlet.com/kiss_allyson/1awz9hz8p9vz/wish/491989472 Watch a Broadway show from your couch kiss_allyson https://padlet.com/kiss_allyson/1awz9hz8p9vz/wish/491991305 2020-04-03 22:38:38 UTC https://padlet.com/kiss_allyson/1awz9hz8p9vz/wish/491991305 Cooking Class kiss_allyson https://padlet.com/kiss_allyson/1awz9hz8p9vz/wish/491991957 Take a virtual cooking class from one of your favorite chefs. ]]> 2020-04-03 22:39:38 UTC https://padlet.com/kiss_allyson/1awz9hz8p9vz/wish/491991957 Take a Virtual Tour with NASA kiss_allyson https://padlet.com/kiss_allyson/1awz9hz8p9vz/wish/491992932 2020-04-03 22:41:14 UTC https://padlet.com/kiss_allyson/1awz9hz8p9vz/wish/491992932 Virtual Paint Class kiss_allyson https://padlet.com/kiss_allyson/1awz9hz8p9vz/wish/491999144 Grab family and friends and "meet up" for a virtual paint class with a local artist.]]> 2020-04-03 22:52:18 UTC https://padlet.com/kiss_allyson/1awz9hz8p9vz/wish/491999144 Host a Netflix Watch Party kiss_allyson https://padlet.com/kiss_allyson/1awz9hz8p9vz/wish/492000015 2020-04-03 22:53:52 UTC https://padlet.com/kiss_allyson/1awz9hz8p9vz/wish/492000015 Tips kiss_allyson https://padlet.com/kiss_allyson/1awz9hz8p9vz/wish/495243121 Remember: Give yourself grace. These tools and strategies won't work for all. Find what feels right. ]]> 2020-04-06 16:30:17 UTC https://padlet.com/kiss_allyson/1awz9hz8p9vz/wish/495243121 Work from Home tips kiss_allyson https://padlet.com/kiss_allyson/1awz9hz8p9vz/wish/495246689

Wake up and get ready for the day. Get dressed and out of your pajamas - wear something you feel good in.

Set a schedule and stick to it.

Try and set a time to get outside (even if it's just opening a window)

Incorporate movement breaks: walk around the house, stretch, play with kids, anything to get away from the screen for 5-10 minutes.

Set boundaries with your time. Have a "work" space and use it only during work hours.

Set attainable expectations. Some people take months to get in the flow of working from home. Practice self-kindness

Try and work in terms of tasks rather than time. Start your morning by writing down your most important task for the day. Post it somewhere that you can see it.

]]> 2020-04-06 16:31:52 UTC https://padlet.com/kiss_allyson/1awz9hz8p9vz/wish/495246689 Indoor Scavenger Hunt kiss_allyson https://padlet.com/kiss_allyson/1awz9hz8p9vz/wish/495255289 credit: https://www.facebook.com/stepmomming/ ]]> 2020-04-06 16:35:26 UTC https://padlet.com/kiss_allyson/1awz9hz8p9vz/wish/495255289 SEL and TV kiss_allyson https://padlet.com/kiss_allyson/1awz9hz8p9vz/wish/495259272 Limiting screen time is important, but sometimes you want to curl up and watch a show or movie. Try these tips for incorporating SEL. ]]> 2020-04-06 16:37:12 UTC https://padlet.com/kiss_allyson/1awz9hz8p9vz/wish/495259272 Bedtime Math kiss_allyson https://padlet.com/kiss_allyson/1awz9hz8p9vz/wish/495262156 Bedtime math has a daily question to help children find the value in math and help make math fun. Try to incorporate into a daily routine. ]]> 2020-04-06 16:38:24 UTC https://padlet.com/kiss_allyson/1awz9hz8p9vz/wish/495262156 Neighborhood Walk Bingo kiss_allyson https://padlet.com/kiss_allyson/1awz9hz8p9vz/wish/495280403 credit: https://www.facebook.com/stepmomming/ ]]> 2020-04-06 16:46:21 UTC https://padlet.com/kiss_allyson/1awz9hz8p9vz/wish/495280403 Virtual Game Night kiss_allyson https://padlet.com/kiss_allyson/1awz9hz8p9vz/wish/495306117 Schedule a time with family or friends to have a virtual game night.

Scattegories https://swellgarfo.com/scattergories/
Pictionary (try the whiteboard function on Zoom!) https://randomwordgenerator.com/pictionary.php
Jackbox Games (cost depending on the game)
Hey Robot - try and get your smart device (google, siri, alexa) to say specific words. https://playheyrobot.com/
Houseparty App (Facetime with games built in)
Psych! App: Created by Ellen Degeneres has a number of games that can be played remotely.

More ideas: https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/11-board-games-play-online-223223599.html

]]> 2020-04-06 16:57:25 UTC https://padlet.com/kiss_allyson/1awz9hz8p9vz/wish/495306117 Book of the Month kiss_allyson https://padlet.com/kiss_allyson/1awz9hz8p9vz/wish/495346063 Try a new book:
https://www.bookofthemonth.com/]]> 2020-04-06 17:15:35 UTC https://padlet.com/kiss_allyson/1awz9hz8p9vz/wish/495346063 Libby kiss_allyson https://padlet.com/kiss_allyson/1awz9hz8p9vz/wish/495347321 Have a library card? Access e-books and audio books through the Libby app]]> 2020-04-06 17:16:11 UTC https://padlet.com/kiss_allyson/1awz9hz8p9vz/wish/495347321 At Home Learning with Alaska Public Media kiss_allyson https://padlet.com/kiss_allyson/1awz9hz8p9vz/wish/495490294 FREE educational resources available on TV and
online through Alaska Public Media and PBS.]]> 2020-04-06 18:24:56 UTC https://padlet.com/kiss_allyson/1awz9hz8p9vz/wish/495490294 Science of Happiness Course kiss_allyson https://padlet.com/kiss_allyson/1awz9hz8p9vz/wish/495537263 A fantastic free course on the science of well-being by Yale psychology professor Dr. Laurie Santos]]> 2020-04-06 18:51:11 UTC https://padlet.com/kiss_allyson/1awz9hz8p9vz/wish/495537263 Virtual Concerts kiss_allyson https://padlet.com/kiss_allyson/1awz9hz8p9vz/wish/499452992 NPR is keep a list of concerts that you can stream live!]]> 2020-04-08 20:08:51 UTC https://padlet.com/kiss_allyson/1awz9hz8p9vz/wish/499452992 Pure Barre GO kiss_allyson https://padlet.com/kiss_allyson/1awz9hz8p9vz/wish/499819380 Try a barre class, free on their facebook page. ]]> 2020-04-09 03:45:22 UTC https://padlet.com/kiss_allyson/1awz9hz8p9vz/wish/499819380 Mindful Body Scan kiss_allyson https://padlet.com/kiss_allyson/1awz9hz8p9vz/wish/499837343 2020-04-09 04:11:23 UTC https://padlet.com/kiss_allyson/1awz9hz8p9vz/wish/499837343 Creating a Self Care Plan kiss_allyson https://padlet.com/kiss_allyson/1awz9hz8p9vz/wish/499838279 2020-04-09 04:12:42 UTC https://padlet.com/kiss_allyson/1awz9hz8p9vz/wish/499838279 Anxiety Related to Coronavirus kiss_allyson https://padlet.com/kiss_allyson/1awz9hz8p9vz/wish/499854554 Meditations for articles for all adults (including tips for parents)]]> 2020-04-09 04:37:23 UTC https://padlet.com/kiss_allyson/1awz9hz8p9vz/wish/499854554 Goodnight Stories with Dolly Parton kiss_allyson https://padlet.com/kiss_allyson/1awz9hz8p9vz/wish/499872754 2020-04-09 05:06:57 UTC https://padlet.com/kiss_allyson/1awz9hz8p9vz/wish/499872754 Card Games that Support Math Skills kiss_allyson https://padlet.com/kiss_allyson/1awz9hz8p9vz/wish/499890565 2020-04-09 05:32:03 UTC https://padlet.com/kiss_allyson/1awz9hz8p9vz/wish/499890565 Origami and Math kiss_allyson https://padlet.com/kiss_allyson/1awz9hz8p9vz/wish/499891059 2020-04-09 05:32:51 UTC https://padlet.com/kiss_allyson/1awz9hz8p9vz/wish/499891059 Cooking and Math Vocabulary kiss_allyson https://padlet.com/kiss_allyson/1awz9hz8p9vz/wish/499891503 2020-04-09 05:33:26 UTC https://padlet.com/kiss_allyson/1awz9hz8p9vz/wish/499891503 Yoga with Adriene kiss_allyson https://padlet.com/kiss_allyson/1awz9hz8p9vz/wish/499905353 2020-04-09 05:53:17 UTC https://padlet.com/kiss_allyson/1awz9hz8p9vz/wish/499905353 Learn to play guitar kiss_allyson https://padlet.com/kiss_allyson/1awz9hz8p9vz/wish/501414669 3 months of free guitar lessons from Fender]]> 2020-04-10 00:15:41 UTC https://padlet.com/kiss_allyson/1awz9hz8p9vz/wish/501414669 Self-Care Bingo kiss_allyson https://padlet.com/kiss_allyson/1awz9hz8p9vz/wish/504955109 2020-04-13 17:28:06 UTC https://padlet.com/kiss_allyson/1awz9hz8p9vz/wish/504955109 Social Connection Bingo kiss_allyson https://padlet.com/kiss_allyson/1awz9hz8p9vz/wish/504956171 2020-04-13 17:28:43 UTC https://padlet.com/kiss_allyson/1awz9hz8p9vz/wish/504956171 Zoom Exhaustion kiss_allyson https://padlet.com/kiss_allyson/1awz9hz8p9vz/wish/513748328 Tips for helping with zoom exhaustion.]]> 2020-04-17 21:33:06 UTC https://padlet.com/kiss_allyson/1awz9hz8p9vz/wish/513748328 Self Care Menu & Bingo kiss_allyson https://padlet.com/kiss_allyson/1awz9hz8p9vz/wish/526816510 This website has coping tools for adults and children. Try the Educator Self-Care menu or self-care bingo!]]> 2020-04-23 20:04:01 UTC https://padlet.com/kiss_allyson/1awz9hz8p9vz/wish/526816510