https://padlet.com/jenalxy/encouragement Here are some words of advice and encouragement from fellow educators, feel free to leave your own too! en-us 2021-10-29 06:21:48 UTC 2021-10-31 01:43:11 UTC hello@padlet.com jenalxy https://padlet.com/jenalxy/encouragement/wish/1853319530 "It’s okay to set boundaries. It doesn’t make you a bad teacher for not being available 24/7. It’s okay to say no. What you are doing IS enough."]]> 2021-10-29 06:33:16 UTC https://padlet.com/jenalxy/encouragement/wish/1853319530 jenalxy https://padlet.com/jenalxy/encouragement/wish/1853319966 “It takes time. It is okay to not always feel okay, there will be times where you will fall back. Take care of your mental health for yourself and not for others.”]]> 2021-10-29 06:33:30 UTC https://padlet.com/jenalxy/encouragement/wish/1853319966 jenalxy https://padlet.com/jenalxy/encouragement/wish/1853320496 “Me time is important - if you don't look after yourself, no one is else is going to. Treat yourself like you are looking after a younger person and do for yourself what you would do or say to help.”]]> 2021-10-29 06:33:59 UTC https://padlet.com/jenalxy/encouragement/wish/1853320496 jenalxy https://padlet.com/jenalxy/encouragement/wish/1853320735 "You have to put yourself first sometimes. Mental health issues can lead to physical health issues. You are completely normal to seek help. You are not alone."]]> 2021-10-29 06:34:11 UTC https://padlet.com/jenalxy/encouragement/wish/1853320735 jenalxy https://padlet.com/jenalxy/encouragement/wish/1853321320 "Time to yourself is worth so much more than trying to get prepped - leave when school is done, try to get as much done during the day and leave school at school."]]> 2021-10-29 06:34:36 UTC https://padlet.com/jenalxy/encouragement/wish/1853321320 jenalxy https://padlet.com/jenalxy/encouragement/wish/1853321667 “It's okay if lessons don't go as planned, let it go and don't lose any nights of sleep over it. It’s not the end of the world if your work doesn’t get done today, get a good sleep so you can start afresh tomorrow.”]]> 2021-10-29 06:34:53 UTC https://padlet.com/jenalxy/encouragement/wish/1853321667 jenalxy https://padlet.com/jenalxy/encouragement/wish/1853321933 “You need to talk to others - don’t bottle things up; find people you trust to talk to! Make sure to take time away from school; do something you enjoy to distract your mind and take breaks. Regular sleep and eating schedules are really helpful - your body needs rest and fuel!”]]> 2021-10-29 06:35:07 UTC https://padlet.com/jenalxy/encouragement/wish/1853321933 jenalxy https://padlet.com/jenalxy/encouragement/wish/1853323686 "If you’re anxious in the morning, get to work earlier so you don’t have to rush before class - if you’re anxious when the day is over, leave work later so you can be ready for the next day before you head home."]]> 2021-10-29 06:36:37 UTC https://padlet.com/jenalxy/encouragement/wish/1853323686 jenalxy https://padlet.com/jenalxy/encouragement/wish/1853324436 "You may come across many situations and problems that your students, colleagues or school might be facing, but you don’t necessarily have to take them on - doing the best you can doesn’t mean putting aside your needs."]]> 2021-10-29 06:37:11 UTC https://padlet.com/jenalxy/encouragement/wish/1853324436 jenalxy https://padlet.com/jenalxy/encouragement/wish/1853325594 "Leave your work at school, bring as little work as you can back home. Time after contract hours is yours, don’t drown yourself in work - there are other important things in life, work can wait."]]> 2021-10-29 06:38:06 UTC https://padlet.com/jenalxy/encouragement/wish/1853325594 jenalxy https://padlet.com/jenalxy/encouragement/wish/1853326220 "Be purposeful in creating assignments, not everything needs to be graded. Make sure that assignments are useful with learning goals, find ways to grade them more efficiently. Offer feedback throughout so you have a better time grading the final assignment."]]> 2021-10-29 06:38:35 UTC https://padlet.com/jenalxy/encouragement/wish/1853326220 jenalxy https://padlet.com/jenalxy/encouragement/wish/1853326663 "When things get tough and you feel like quitting, remember the reason(s) why you became an educator. It’s a job that’s not for everyone, but there’s a satisfaction and reward that not everyone can get from other jobs."]]> 2021-10-29 06:38:56 UTC https://padlet.com/jenalxy/encouragement/wish/1853326663