What are your Core 5? Why does self-care need to be a priority for educators? What are your essential self-care practices?
My Core 5 are: 1. Immediate family 2. Extended family 3. Faith 4. Sleep/rest 5. Work
Self-care has to be a priority to educators because you can't take care of others and help others if you don't take care of your self. "You can't pour from an empty cup"
My biggest self care practice is my morning coffee time. I wake up before everyone else, even though it means I get up a little earlier than I have to, and enjoy a cup of coffee in peace and quiet. Without those 20 minutes of quiet relaxation, my whole day feels rushed.
My Core 5: 1. family (husband and kids) 2. extended family 3. friends 4. Quiet time for myself 5. Clean house
I think self-care is very important for educators. Our entire job is working for others. We have pretty much zero time for ourselves during our work day. By taking work home, we are giving ourselves really no time for ourselves. Typical jobs are not like this. My essential self-care practices are getting together with friends once a week. I give myself time in the morning before I go to work to just relax and watch the Today show for 20 minutes.
My core 5 1.My husband, daughters and their families 2.Eating 3.Exercising 4.Work 5.Faith Self care needs to be a priority for everyone because you can not do your best work when you are physically and emotionally exhausted. My self care practices are spending time with my husband and family. I do a devotion each day before I go to work to put myself in the best frame of mind.
My Core 5 1. Family - Husband & Kids 2. My Faith and Spiritual Well-Being 3. Food - eating healthy to truly feed my body and mind 4. Exercise/Sleep - working out daily and getting at least 7 hours of sleep 5. Work - accomplishing what is truly important in the workday
I think that anyone who goes into education must have a tendency to put others before themselves. I say that because people need us ALL DAY LONG! Because we have to give and give of ourselves to our students, we MUST make time to decompress and do little things that help us relax and unwind. We end up grouchy, uncaring teachers otherwise.
My self-care includes exercising each day before work. This gets me in the right mind. I try to make healthy meals and eat well 80% of the time to feel my best. I read each night before I go to bed, because it helps me to relax and unwind.
What are your Core 5? Why does self-care need to be a priority for educators? What are your essential self-care practices?
1. Husband, family and faith 2. Quiet time 3. Eating healthy 4. Good sleep habits 5. work, both home and away from home
Educators need to focus on self care in order to keep themselves healthy. Most educators tend to put everyone else first and care for others needs before they think of themselves. I do think that educators have to essentially train themselves to take care of their needs so that they can, in turn, take care of others. If teachers do not take care of themselves, they have a hard time staying pleasant and happy to be in their classrooms.
I would say my self care is two fold. Years ago my husband and I purchased a hot tub, this has been the single most wonderful thing to look forward to at the end of the day. It is so relaxing to sit, meditate and relax my muscles, before i go to bed. Which in turn helps to get those 7 hours of sleep in.
These are my core 5: 1. Family 2. Home 3. Sleep and health 4. Relationships with friends 5. Work
These are what I would choose. I need to work harder to prioritize them this way. I tend to put others first and put myself last. It seems to be common with those in the teaching profession. Teachers need to take care of themselves first or they risk burn out and/or illness.
my 5: connections with family connections with friends me time- reading or other hobbies improving myself- food, sleep, exercise work- home and school
yes, no one will make sure you are well before you! As she said in this book teachers are constantly on the run at school doing more mentally and physically than most humans. We have to be our #1 supporter and care giver because NO ONE else can do that!
I need my chill coffee mornings on the weekends. I need that time to just sit back with my cup and a good Hallmark type movie to find the good in the world and because it is a mindless moment to sit back and relax without anyone needing me! Also- Sunday evenings are also GREAT for a bath, Netflix, and a glass of wine as well!
Whoofda, I think I have been trying to keep so busy as a trauma response that I have trouble even stopping to think what my Core 5 would/should be... Rough draft: my daughter's health and emotional/mental growth, my health and emotional/spiritual growth, Math job, extended family/friends, connecting with music and nature.
Self-care needs to be a priority because we are facing a very real threat of burnout, and I already learned the hard way that stress leads to chronic disease. I had to learn how to eat healthier, breathe, do physical therapy, and make time to hike and find some joy with my daughter. Petting cats also always makes me feel a little better. I also found photography helps me find the beauty of things. A fitting song helps lift my mood or motivation.
What are your Core 5? Why does self-care need to be a priority for educators? What are your essential self-care practices?
My Core 5 1. Family- Spending time with family at home or trips. 2. Faith- take my kids to church on Wednesday night & attend church on Sundays as a family. 3. Teaching/Coaching- I love what I do, so this has to be here in my core 5. 4. Friends- Don't get to spend time with friends often, but feel good when I do. 5. Self Care- Don't get to do this often either because I don't want to take away from my top 4 to give to myself.
Self care needs to be a priority because we give so much to other during the day that we often neglect ourselves. I like to sit in the sauna and get my hair cut. I'm going to try exercising more and read more books.
1. Faith- Sunday mass, prayer, and reading 2. Family- spending time with my family, giving them the best version of myself 3. Health/health habits- regular exercise, healthy eating 4. Teaching- giving the best version of myself to my students everyday, completing work in a timely manner 5. Rest/quiet time- downtime to recover from the busy schedule, quiet time without distractions (phone, music, tv, computer, people) Self-care needs to be a priority for educators (and anyone really) because burnout is very real. Our mental and physical health is more important than any employment. As the author talked about, we are replaceable at our jobs. We are not replaceable to our families and loved ones. An essential self-care practice for me is daily (preferably morning) exercise. Also, talking with my husband and children and showing them affection. Reading the mass readings and listening to the homily of a popular podcast is important for me to feel prepared for mass on Sundays.
My core five are: family, exercise, eating healthy, hobbies (mountains/photography), and screen time (social media and tv). Self care needs to be a priority because if we do not take care of ourselves, we will not have the energy and be able to serve others as our best selves. Teaching is so emotionally and mentally demanding, educators need to prioritize self care and role model it for students. My essential self-care practices are exercising (at least one day of running outside), eating healthy, getting enough sleep, downtime, and personal development.
Faith Family (husband and daughters) Maintaining my home Exercising Hobbies
Self-care needs to be a priority for educators because we cannot just give of ourselves all day long. We also need to refill ourselves so we are ready for the next day. We need to be able to focus on our work, so we have to give ourselves opportunities to better prepare through self-care.
My essential self-care is reading the Bible, exercising, and working on my lists of essential house tasks to complete each day in my planner. This allows me to rest once those tasks have been completed and helps me prioritize what is really important.
Callie Dutenhoffer My core five include my family, friends, health, faith, and work. My self-care includes exercising at least five days a week, socializing with friends, trying to eat healthier foods, and having a day here and there where I can have me time, such as a massage or getting my nails done.
Self-care is a priority for humans, not just teachers, because we are not machines. We have limits and are perpetually asked to perform outside of our limits.
My essential self-care practices: coffee in the early morning quiet walking the dogs a full night's sleep time with, or regular texting, with my friends laughing out loud
What are your Core 5? Family, friends, pets, school, church Why does self-care need to be a priority for educators? We have to take care of ourselves so we can take care of our obligations to care for others and to do our jobs.
What are your essential self-care practices? I like to talk on the phone with friends, visit with family, eat meals together, and watch tv.
Self-care needs to be a priority or we get over-worked/drained. We need to have time to decompress and take a break so that we have enough energy to keep going or to do the next thing. We can't pour from an empty cup. If we aren't taking care of ourselves, we certainly cannot take care of others, including our students!
My essential self-care practices are exercising everyday, getting fresh air as much as I can, playing with my kids, and relaxing on the couch/watching tv.
What are your Core 5? Why does self-care need to be a priority for educators? What are your essential self-care practices?
My Core 5 are: 1. Family 2. Extended family/Friends/Socializing 3. Faith/Exercise 4. Sleep/rest 5. Work
Self-care has to be a priority to educators because, like a plane ride, you can't/shouldn't help others before you help yourself. In the books of filling our buckets, I've learned I often run on an empty bucket trying so hard to give others every drop and I don't leave myself any and it's not healthy. I've been working harder to set boundaries and give what I can when I can while still having enough for myself.
My essential self care practices are having good hygiene in my daily routines, playing with and snuggling with my kids, tv time for decompressing, and reading/enjoying the outdoors when I can.
My biggest self care practice is my morning coffee time. I wake up before everyone else, even though it means I get up a little earlier than I have to, and enjoy a cup of coffee in peace and quiet. Without those 20 minutes of quiet relaxation, my whole day feels rushed.
My Core Five: 1. Faith in God 2. Wife 3. Extended family 4. Exercise 5. Hobbies (Down time)
Self-care needs to be a priority, because without it we may burn out and/or our Core 5 with suffer. So often teachers say they are doing it for the students, which is good, but they can so focus on doing something for the students that their health and things around suffer.
My biggest self-care is my morning devotion time and my walk to school and from school. Without devotion time, I would be lost. Devotion time is my time to get focus. On my walk to school I do a lot of praying and placing the day into God's hands. On the way home, it helps me unwind and get focused for relaxing and spending time with my wife and cats.
My Core 5 are: 1. My children 2. Faith/Church 3. School 4. Nature 5. Quiet Time Self-care needs to be a priority for educators because that is what keeps them going and being able to do the best job they can for their students. But self-care is also important because even as teachers, everything is not about our students. The other people in our lives deserve just as much, if not more, consideration. My most essential self-care practice is finding quiet time for myself. My 35 minute drive to and from school each day acted as that quiet buffer I needed to move from home to school and school to home. During the day at school, I would incorporate times during the day that I could have that quiet. I start my days with quiet time as I am the first one up on school days. I use that time to get myself focused for the day and get my head ready for the schedule. Another essential for me is getting to spend at least some time outside in nature, even if it is just 10 minutes.
Self care is so important to anyone in a service field because we are constantly giving to others. It is rewarding but so draining. If you don't stop and check in on yourself, soon there is nothing left to give. A few simple techniques can be the matter of a total mindshift change. Every morning I wake up and workout for 30 minutes at home. The workout usually has a positive message about mindset. So already I have moved my body and done something to get my mind in the right place. Then when I am getting ready, I listen to my Bible and Bible Recap podcast. Now I have touched on faith while getting ready. By the time I go to work, I have already done 3 things to make me feel better. During lunch, I try to take a quick 20 minute walk outside with a friend. That gives me nature but also a chance to talk to someone who I care about and cares about me. Then in the evening, I like to read and have silence. So I have found a way to hit everything I need most days by placing them into small pockets off time. When I skip some of these things I start to feel crabby and off-centered in life. I know that if I return to these few things, I am so much happier and more emotionally available to others.
1. My relationship with Christ 2. My relationship with my husband & family 3. My church life 4. Work 5. Health
Why does self-care need to be a priority for educators?
Since education is a care-giving profession, the burnout rate is much higher. Personally speaking, I am at my best as a teacher when my I am well physically, spiritually, mentally, and emotionally. Times when I haven't cared for myself have shown me that I can't be effective for others either.
What are your essential self-care practices? 1. Music & songwriting 2. Relaxation with sports & reading 3. Time alone resting/quiet time
Core Five 1. Spiritual Time 2. Family Time 3. Passion in the Classroom 4. Moments Outdoors (beekeeping, garden) 5. Physical Activity
Self-care is essential for educators because the profession lends us to be giving to others, always. :) That is why we teach - unselfishly and for others. We can only do this if we are at our best.
Essential self-care practices 1. Prayer 2. Workout 3. Get outdoors
My Core 5: 1. My Husband - getting intentional time together 2. My Kids - intentional time and meeting their needs 3. My Faith - Mass on Sunday, Bible Study, prayer, reading 4. My Hobbies - Reading, outdoor walks, and podcasts 5. My Home - Making good, healthy meals, keeping up with housework, etc.
Self-care needs to be a priority for educators so they can protect themselves from burn-out and exhaustion. If you want to stay in education for the long haul, you need to prioritize your own health and well-being. This is easier said than done, but I completely agree that it needs to be built into our schedules on a daily basis.
My essential self-care practices: 1. Conversations with my husband, mom, and sisters 2. Reading or listening to a podcast in the afternoon, 3. Bedtime routine 4. Time outside (but only when it's decent out!)
My Core 5 are: family, extended family, faith, eating healthy/exercise/sleep, and work. Self-care needs to be a priority for educators because it is easy to become overwhelmed in that profession. If you don’t emphasize self-care, you end up becoming exhausted, and leave the profession, which is exactly what I did five years ago. However, I haven’t completely ruled it out and am working towards keeping my certificate. My main essential self-care practices right now are rest and eating healthy as I am 34 weeks pregnant. Thankfully, I have been able to work through the entire pregnancy, but it’s amazing how much time I’ve had to set aside for these specific self-care practices to keep going, but it will all be worth it when I have my beautiful, healthy baby boy! It is also essential for me to cook at home whenever possible. I had not been able to for the first three months as nausea was kicking it, but it’s nice that when that subsided I was able to get back into making healthy meals for my husband and I. I also am realizing that I need to start making exercising a priority again, as that will be essential to me feeling more like myself again.
What are your Core 5? Why does self-care need to be a priority for educators? What are your essential self-care practices?
Family, friends, food, rest, work responsibilities are my top five. I know I have to take care of myself, so I can take care of others. I find the main thing for me is to get enough sleep, it is essential for good health and being able to make a difference.
Core 5: 1) My husband and boys 2) Extended family 3) Health -- eating, exercise, sleep 4) Faith 5) My home
Self care needs to be a priority to educators as we are caring for others all day and need to be well taken care of ourselves. I can feel myself be less patient in school if I haven't met my own self care needs. Self-care to me looks like; intentional conversations with my husband, meaningful play or activities with my boys, exercice, meal prepping, spending time outside, and praying.
My Core 5 (random order) are: Faith Family Work (I do enjoy it and have a need for it in my life) Hobbies (including fitness) Homecare (I have a hard time focusing on anything unless my home is tidy-ish and relatively clean)
My self-care practices are: -Reading -Exercise -Alone or quiet time to think/process
Self-care needs to be a priority for educators because we will never truly be “done with everything”. I’ve spent so much of my life thriving on “getting done”, but the reality is that my work as a teacher doing the “Required Things” won’t actually be done until I quit teaching. There’s always something I could be doing/could be doing better/could fix or edit/ could learn/could certify in/etc. Those things that I personally need to function are things that I will have to purposely make time for even if there are other things to do…because there will ALWAYS be other things to do. This all applies to every educator. We will never get to the end of our to-dos, but in order to excel, we need to take care of us too.
My Core 5 are: 1. Relationship with my husband 2. Relationship with my children 3. Exercise 4. Eating healthy 5. My home
Self-care is crucial for educators to maintain their well-being and effectiveness in the classroom. It helps prevent burnout, enhance resilience, achieve work-life balance, improve focus and productivity, and set a positive example for students.
My essential self care practices are performing sometime of physical exercise, healthy eating habits, setting boundaries, and seeking support when needed.
My Core 5: 1. My husband and three children 2. Extended Family/Friends 3. Clean house 4. Time to myself 5. Living a healthy lifestyle (eating healthy/exercise)
Self-care is important for anyone, and I think for educators, we need to remember this too since we spend the majority of our time at work serving others. I try to take time every weekend where I do something for just myself to make me feel rejuvenated for the week ahead. By setting boundaries between work and my home life, I am able to meet my own personal needs as well as the needs of my family and then those I see at school.
My Core 5: 1. Faith 2. Immediate family 3. Extended family 4. Time for myself 5. Work
Self-care is not only important to educators but for everyone. We as educators are always trying to fulfill the needs of our students and school, but our own needs of self-care can't be put on the back burner. Create rituals that will become habits in order to become a better person both in personal and professional life. My essential self-care needs would be down time at the end of the evening. 30 min to myself before bed - either reading or watching a TV show. This helps me to close my mind for the night.
What are your Core 5? Why does self-care need to be a priority for educators? What are your essential self-care practices?
1. Family 2. Exercise 3. My Job 4. Myself 5. My Hobbies
Self-care is such an important aspect in my life. As an educator, we are always putting others before ourselves. After those school hours, I try to focus on what will fulfill myself. I am huge on routine, exercise, alone/quiet time, time for my hobbies, time for my boyfriend and dogs. Those are the things I make time for in order to keep my mental health healthy and where it should be.
What are your Core 5? Why does self-care need to be a priority for educators? What are your essential self-care practices?
My core 5: 1. Family 2. Friends 3. Time spent outside 4. Movement, exercise/walking 5. Rest/downtime
Self care needs to be a priority for educators, and everyone else, because if you loose sight of taking care of yourself, it becomes hard to take care of others. My self care practices include walking outside, reading, and being sure to have some downtime in my week to enjoy TV/rest.
My core 5: 1. My relationship with my husband 2. My son & extended family (parents, brother, nieces, nephew, grandkids, etc) 3. My faith 4. My health - physical and emotional 5. My happiness
Self care needs to be a priority for educators. They have so many demands put on them. If they don't take care of themselves and replenish their own "bucket", they will not have anything to give and there are lots of people, especially their students, needing them to have the ability to give.
My self care is spending time with my husband just having fun - the activity doesn't really matter - what matters is just time spent with him laughing. I also turn to puzzles of all sorts to "zone out" and give my mind down time to reload and refresh. I love being in nature and need to start doing more of that.
My Core 5: 1. Family time (my husband, kids, parents, and siblings) 2. Rest (sleep, downtime, reading) 3. Exercise 4. Work 5. Clean house
Self care is extremely important for educators because we pour into others all day long every day. It can really drain you, so we need to focus on recharging our batteries. Also, if I don't take care of myself, it will start to show in my classroom. I will be tired, cranky, and just not as present with my students.
One of my biggest essential self-care practices is sleeping! I take naps on weekends and make sure I get caught up on my sleep. I require a lot of sleep, and I can't focus on the rest of my Core 5 if I am sleep deprived.
1. Family 2. Clean House 3. Social activities (both individual and with my family) 4. Active Movement (exercise or walking) 5. Downtime/rest
Self-care is very essential to educators because so much time and energy is put into others, that it cause a burn-out if you don't do what makes you happy. I love to read and try to read as often as I can, especially before bed. If I've had a stressful day, a walk while listening to a podcast that I love will allow me to zone out and I always feel more calm when I return home.
My core 5 are: Relationship/connection with family, healthy eating/exercise routines, work, connection to community/place, and self- care.
Self-care needs to be a priority for educators because without it we cannot show up and be our best selves for our students. If we are not showing up as our best selves, there will be very little joy in the classroom and teachers will burn out. Some of my essential self-care practices are: baths, yoga/stretching, exercise, time outside adventuring, time in my garden, reading, and spending quality time with my family/friends.
What are your Core 5? Why does self-care need to be a priority for educators? What are your essential self-care practices? Core 5: --Relationship/Connection with Family --Mental Health (Meditation/Prayer/Self-Care/Positive Mental Stimulation) --Physical Health (eating, exercise) --Connection with Friends/Community --Work (Am I giving in a healthy way to my students/school/career)
Without self-care, I am not my best self. When I am "unhealthy" or not my best self, I can't bring my best to my students. My lessons won't be as engaging, my patience will be short, I won't exude as much joy (which is contagious for students), and ultimately I will burn-out and not have longevity in the profession.
Essentials for Self-Care: Prayer, aerobics, reading, fun time with friends and family, gardening, time outdoors, long showers.
My core 5: 1. Family - husband and extended family 2. Work - essential in order to meet life goals 3. Fun - listen to music/podcast, read for fun 4. Connections with others - friends, book club 5. Maintain "adulthood" - clean, cook, laundry, etc.
I think it is important that teachers and everyone really has a focus on self care because if you are not operating at your best, others around you aren't going to get the best from you. You can only pour from a full cup mentality. It is only fair to yourself to be your best self.
My Core 5: 1. Family 2. Exercise and healthy lifestyle 3. Clean/organized house 4. Work 5. Downtime: having fun with my family and friends, taking time for me
Self care needs to be a priority for educations because burn out can happen so easily. As teachers we are always worrying about our students and putting so much energy into others. Educators need to take care of their mental health and take time for themselves so they can enjoy their job. If too much time is dedicated to teaching it will end up being a chore and not an enjoyable job anymore. My self care practices are: exercise, outdoor activities/walking, time with husband and friends!
My Core 5 1. Husband 2. Kids 3. work 4. Monitored Media 5. Exercise and Eating
Self care should be planned in to the schedule. It should be a priority to prevent teacher burnout. We make so many decisions in a day and do so much as a teacher when we put energy into our classroom and students. My self-care practices are walks, reading, time with my husband and kids, sports, seeing my extended family and friends.
What are your Core 5? 1. Faith 2. Family 3. Friends 4. Work 5.Healthy living - exercise/eating healthy Why does self-care need to be a priority for educators? Self-care needs to be a priority for educators because so many people depend on us. If we don't take care of ourselves, we are not going to be able to take care of others. What are your essential self-care practices? A few of my self-care practices are walking/working out, getting a massage, and taking naps.
What are your Core 5? 1. Time with my husband 2. Time with my kids 3. Sleep 4. Health 5. Books
Why does self-care need to be a priority for educators? Education is an emotional profession. It requires us to give more of ourselves mentally and emotionally and is focused on working towards something larger than ourselves. This is taxing and can easily cause burnout.
What are your essential self-care practices? Leave work at work. Reframe situations rather than swirling in overthinking and guilt. Yoga, meditation, sauna, massage...
What are your Core 5? Why does self-care need to be a priority for educators? What are your essential self-care practices?
1. Husband and kids 2. Work 3. Healthy Habits 4. Sleep 5. Recovery/ Downtime
Self-care needs to be a priority because when I am not caring for myself, it is hard to show up at work and give others patience and attention. I need to attend to my self-care because one is going to do it for me.
My essential self-care practices are setting boundaries around work and giving myself pockets of time to have some peace and quiet.
My Core 5 1. Faith 2. Family 3. Health 4. Home 5. Friends Self care in education allows us to keep from being overwhelmed by all the things our jobs require. If we take time to take care of ourselves the the peace and contentment we feel will have a positive impact on our students. My self care start each day 30 minutes before my old wake up time. I enjoy a cup of coffee and read my bible. What a blessed way to start the day! I also try to sit in the sunlight for at least 20 minutes a day. I find this very rejuvenating, even if I have to sit in the parking lot to get the time in.
What are your Core 5? Why does self-care need to be a priority for educators? What are your essential self-care practices?
Core 5: -Time with family and friends -Work -Exercise -Alone time/recharge time/home time -Faith
One of the most poignant things I heard my current assistant principal say was her description of self-care, and the author reiterates it in the text. Everyone has an idea that self-care means treating yourself, doing something outside of the norm, making extra time to relax, etc. But when you actually think about what it means to take care of something or someone, it's all about the basics. When we take care of our children or pets, we are making sure that they are fed and nourished, clean, getting enough sleep, getting enough exercise, etc. Self-care should be the same thing; are we getting the basics that we need to thrive. As educators, we pour ourselves out for our students, so it can be very easy to forget to neglect our own needs and not give ourselves the full care we each need. My essential self-care practices are going to bed early, trying to eat pretty healthy most of the time, limiting my caffeine, attempting to drink as much water as possible, and moving my body with some sort of exercise whenever I have a free afternoon/evening.
What are your Core 5? Why does self-care need to be a priority for educators? What are your essential self-care practices?
Core 5: -faith -family -health -my home -helping others
Self-care is important for educators just like it is for parents. You can't take care of kids and help meet their needs if you have nothing to give of yourself. It is hard to pour from an empty cup, right? We must take care of ourselves so we can better take care of our students. For me personally, exercise is a great tool that makes me feel good but I struggle to find time for it some days. I also have to make sure I drink and eat enough during the day. The days I don't because I was too busy are often days I struggle to be my best.
What are your Core 5? Why does self-care need to be a priority for educators? What are your essential self-care practices?
Self-care - Faith/Health/Exercise Family/Friends Home Hobbies Explore
Self-care needs to be a priority for educators because if we don't take care of ourselves first, no one else will. If we're not our best, we can be our best, and no one will receive our best. As educators, we should be examples to the minds we're educating; if we're not able to hold ourselves together, or show how to put ourselves back together, then the students won't learn to either.
My practices are, shamefully, non-existent. I have good intentions to put my own self-care at the top of my list, but honestly, work and students tend to dominate, even over my own family, which leaves me feeling like I'm giving my own children the leftovers. This was the hardest school year for me mentally, and I promise to myself NOTHING will come before my family again.
My Core 5 are: 1. Family 2. Health 3. Faith 4. Self Improvement 5. Work Self care needs to be a priority for educators because we give so much of ourselves mentally, emotionally, and physically teaching that we will burn out if we don't take the time to refuel ourselves. My essential self-care practices are taking time for myself to relax or do something I enjoy everyday, making sure I do some kind of exercise and try my best to eat healthy.
What are your Core 5? Family, faith, health, friends, and work
Why does self-care need to be a priority for educators? We give so much to ourselves in teaching, we need to keep ourselves healthy in order to continue to give to others. Both our students and coworkers need us to be at our best so we can continue to give without burning out.
What are your essential self-care practices? I love spending time with my husband and kids, I enjoy my coffee/me time on my commute each morning, I try to go for walks with my girls or husband before supper, I'm trying to eat healthier, and I occasionally treat myself to getting my nails done.
What are your Core 5? Family, health, friends, work, and faith
Why does self-care need to be a priority for educators? Self-care needs to be a priority for educators, so we can continue to give to others without burning out.
What are your essential self-care practices? My essential self-care practices include spending time with family, going for walks, getting rest, and having a cup of coffee.
1-Children 2-Husband 3-Work 4-Friends/Extended Family 5-Household Self-care needs to be a priority in education to avoid educator burnout. Personally, self-care looks like plenty of rest at night and time to relax in the evenings and weekends.
The first of my core 5 is to put the Lord in my life right away. Even if it is only 5 minutes. When I do this my relationships and valuable priorities seem to fall into place so much easier. My 2nd Core is Rest. I have been struggling with some health issues. You cannot perform at your optimum at anything, when you do not feel well or are tired. My 3rd core is Family. Am I communicating and listening? Am I tending to needs? My 4th core is my home. Right now we are remodeling. This can be super stressful. This is our place of Live, Laugh and Love, of course it's important. My 5th Core is our animals. We love our animals and they do so much for our hearts. Self care is important as a teacher because I believe we have more power than we sometimes know, to either make or destroy somebody's day. We need to remain conscious of how we are treating our students at all times. If we are struggling with burnout this can become an issue. My self-care practices are making sure I get a little Faith everyday, eating well, getting outside, spending time with my husband, soaking in tub.
What are your Core 5? Why does self-care need to be a priority for educators? What are your essential self-care practices? 1) God/prayer/faith 2)Immediate Family 3)Extended Family/Close Friends 4)Exercise/Healthy Meals 5)Work at home and school/organized and productive Self- care needs to be a priority, not just for educators but for all jobs/people. If we don't first take care of our needs, it is impossible to heartfully and truly care for others without distractions, exhaustion, or negative vibes. When we are taken care of and content and healthy/happy with ourselves, we can far better meet the needs of others both at home and work. I do several things for self-care. During the week, it is being sure to cook some healthy meals (my husband usually does the meals) and eating as a family. It gives me peace to know we all gave some of our busy day to the people that mean the most to us and knowing my family all was provided with a healthy meal makes me feel accomplished and at peace, no matter what kind of day I have had. Knowing that we are able to pay for groceries and the warm, cozy home we live in is a continual reminder how blessed I really am. On Saturday, I recharge by cleaning (deep cleaning) if I have time. Then we usually relax and order out - keeping the kitchen clean for one night of the week. Then Sunday, I get restored mentally with the readings/sermon at church and my cold iced coffee and breakfast with my family after.
Relationship with God Relationship with my husband Relationship with my boys Relationship with myself (Exercise/self care/eating) Relationship with others
It is vital to make sure we are coming from a place that is fufilling and meaningful. We aren't the truest version of ourselves if we are not taking care of ourself. It is crucial to helping others that we come from a place of fufillment to ensure we are bringing the best we can to those interactions. It isn't always easy and we can't always be "on" but I have found that when I recognize that in myself I allow the relationships I have be more meaningful.
My favorite place in my house is our front porch. (I am actually here right now) When the weather permits you will find me here. I can just sit and listen. There is not a more relaxing place for me that the porch.
1. My wife 2. My kids/grandkids 3. My mom 4. My health 5. My friends Self-care is important, but I tend to ignore it because it has been such an abused term, in my opinion. I think what it has become is an excuse to be lazy, but I understand that isn't the intent. It is important to take care of your physical and mental health so that you have the ability to do your job well and be there for your students and for your family. For me self-care means taking time for myself by getting enough sleep and putting distractions aside.
My Core 5 are: 1) my children 2) my husband 3) my health 4) my faith 5) my house
Self-care needs to be a priority for educators because we can not help our students if our needs are not being meet.
My essential self-care practices are being outside, moving around even if it is up and down the stairs for a few minutes, having complete quiet time, reading, and something with music (singing, playing piano, dancing, etc.)
My core five are: 1. My family (husband, kids, dad and in-laws) 2. My health 3. My friends 4. My home 5. Work
Self-Care needs to be a priority for educators because we do have stressfull jobs that require a lot of us. Not only do we have to educate young people, we have multiple hats we wear throughout the day. We need to make self-care a focus so we don't get burned out. My essential self-care practices are preparing healthy meals for my family, finding time to exercise, reading good books, listening to music and finding time to travel.
I appreciated the author's explanation that self care is something that is actually healthy for you - not doing frivolous things and calling it "self-care".
My core five are: 1. Intentional time with my husband and son. 2. Involvement in the life of the body of the church. 3. My relationship with God - being in the Word and spending time in prayer. 4. Teaching the teens well. 5. Keeping my home in order - healthy meals, healthy living environment, etc.
Self care is important for educators because we need to take care of ourselves in order to not burn out. If we are hanging on by a thread, it will affect our teaching and thus affect our students.
My Core five are: 1. My personal relationship with God 2. My relationships with family 3. Healthy habits-eating healthy, exercising, sleep 4. Maintaining my home 5. Work-doing my best for my students Self care is so important for teachers because we are constantly giving to others. We need to be at our best so we can give them our best. Some of my essential self care practices are getting up early, eating breakfast, and having a cup of tea as I read my Bible and do my devotions. Others include exercising, staying connected with family and friends, finding a little down time for myself each day.
My Core 5: 1. My relationship with God 2. My family (spouse, children, parents, siblings) 3. My health (exercise and healthy eating) 4. A calm, clean home 5. relationships with friends Self care is extremely important for educators because we are constantly giving to others. We need to take care of ourselves so we can be the best version of ourselves when with our students. My self care practices are getting up earlier to exercise and have a cup (or 2) of coffee in silence. If it's nice outside, I love to sit on the front porch enjoying the beginnings of the day. I also try to give myself about 5-10 minutes of "me" time in the evening. It may be just a short walk around the block, sitting in the massage chair with a book, anything that lets me just breathe a bit without the distraction of a couple of toddlers. :-)
My core five: My family (husband and children) Reading recreationally (I teach English, so I want to read more than just the books I teach) Exercise (running/walking/yoga) Eating healthful foods Extended family/friends Work Self-care needs to be a priority for educators because “you can’t pour from an empty cup” (255). We have to take care of ourselves in order to be there for our families and our students. I sometimes think of teaching high school students as being an emotional punching bag. Throughout my day, I’ll see students who are angry because they failed a test last period, sad because they just had a fight with their boyfriend, or excited/unable to focus because the cast list for the school play is about to be posted. I’m taking in all of their emotions while they’re in my classroom, and if I’m not listening to and taking care of my own needs, I’m less able to be there for my students. The list above are the places in my life that truly fill my cup and help me find balance in my life. I gain energy from spending time with my family and friends, reading, exercising, and eating well. During the school year, I find it fulfilling to plan lessons for my classes, but during most of the summer, I try to just soak up time with my loved ones and be present.
Core 5: 1. Faith 2. Family 3. Friends 4. My home 5. My Health
Self care is important because we need to care for ourselves in order to care for others. It is a way to decompress and give to ourselves when we are constantly giving to others. I like to watch a movie alone, go for a drive or get a mani/pedi.
My top five would be as follows: 1. Immediate family (husband and kids) 2. Extended family and close friends (parents, nieces, nephews, etc.) 3. Work/Volunteering 4. "Homemaking" -- cooking, cleaning, mowing, daily schedules, etc. 5. Exercise, rest, sleep
Self-care needs to be a priority for teachers, because generally, the types of people who are passionate about teaching, who love the job and the kids, are the same types of people who tend to have trouble setting boundaries and saying no; the type of people who care a lot about others at the expense of themselves.
My morning routine -- getting up earlier than everyone else, making coffee, planning out my day, making lists, puttzing around the kitchen, maybe even reading --without having to talk to a single other person, without having to answer a text or an email or a phone call or a questions -- that time is so very necessary to me! That's probably my most consistent self-care routine.
Core 5: 1. Connection with God 2. Connection with husband and son 3. Connection with extended family (aging mother, etc) 4. Work 5. Home
Self care is important for educators because without it, we can become unbalanced--constantly looking for better ways to teach a concept, grading essays throughout the evenings, and giving our students more focus than ourselves or our families. In the end, it will backfire and we can feel frustrated and burnt out.
My self-care: morning coffee time with hubby, reading time, and thrifting.
My core 5 1. Relationship with my husband and daughters 2. Eating healthy 3. Exercising my mind and body 4. Work 5. Screens/Social Media balance
Self-care is important for everyone and should be a priority for all, especially educators, because we cannot and should not be expected to do our best work when we are physically and emotionally exhausted. We need to take care of ourselves before we can take care of others. As the book said, "You can't pour from an empty cup" My self-care practices include game night with my husband and daughters, taking a long bubble bath, and going on a walk with my dog.
1. Faith 2. Relationships with family 3. Relationships with friends 4. Exercising and eating healthy 5. Work
Self care is so important for educators. I find that educators take so much on, that they need to take time for themselves otherwise they are going to get burned out. I have found myself getting burnt out at times, and I need to remember that it is okay to say no to something and to continue to take time for myself. Some ways that I practice self care is going on a walk, relaxing with a good book, watching one of my favorite movies or shows, and spending time with those that I love the most.
What are your Core 5? Why does self-care need to be a priority for educators? What are your essential self-care practices?
1. Family 2. Friends 3. Work 4. Health - Sleep/Rest/Exercise 5. Home
Self-care is an essential part of every educators life in my eyes, because if we don't take care of ourselves, how can we care for and take care of our students? We need to show up for them everyday and it can be hard to do when we don't take care of ourselves first. I feel as educators, we take on so much responsibility that we often forget we need to be responsible for ourselves and our health and well-being, too. Some things I do for self-care are getting my nails done every so often, reading, baking, and leaving school most nights at a decent time and not working for hours on end (except 1).
What are your Core 5? Why does self-care need to be a priority for educators? What are your essential self-care practices?
My Core 5 1: Faith 2: Family 3: Home 4: Work 5: Social Media/Screens
Self-care is important so that we can take care of others, too. Talking about not getting enough sleep and then being short/impatient with students the next day really resonated with me. I am terrible at taking care of myself, but it is a goal of mine to not feel guilty about taking time for me and my needs. I like the idea of scheduling down time/me time so I don't feel guilty for doing it since it's on my list of things to do.
Things I do for self care are: play the piano, listen to 90's music (lol), read a book, watch a movie or TV show (just an episode or 2). Other things I'd like to incorporate more into my self-care routine: spending time with friends, going to see a play/musical, go to big/memorable events like MLB games or concerts. I really enjoy them once I'm there, but the energy expenditure at the beginning of it often keeps me from pursuing those interests.
What are your Core 5? My Core 5 1. Faith 2. Husband/Family 3. Work 4. Health/Sleep/Self-care 5.Home
Why does self-care need to be a priority for educators? Self-care is very important in caring for ourselves in order to be the best for others, and not feeling guilty about it. That is something that I have been working on for many years. I have realized that if I don't have the sleep/rest I need, that is when I become out of sorts, and I cannot focus as I should. So, I have learned to budget my time at work, and just say, 'no'. The work will be there tomorrow. It's not the end of the world, and I have learned to accept this. I take one pile of papers at a time.
What are your essential self-care practices? My essential self-care practices is spending time with my husband and discussing things that happened. I love to take out my acrylics and paint a picture for my classroom, or for my home, whichever inspires me. Sometimes I have the joy of selling my art to colleagues or acquaintances. Many times on the weekend, I will take out my historical non-fiction book and have a good read to escape the daily routine. My goal this year is to go to the gym 3x's a week and walk.
Self-care needs to be a priority for educators because they spend so much of their time giving from themselves to others and taking care of others.
Some of my essential self-care practices include spending time with friends and extended family, exercising, time for relaxation, reading, date nights with my husband.
What are your Core 5? Why does self-care need to be a priority for educators? What are your essential self-care practices? Core 5: Family-Faith-Volunteering-Exercise-Healthy Eating Habits Self care needs to be a priority because if you don't care of yourself first then it is nearly impossible to take care of others. Some of self-care practices are running/walking in the outdoors, quiet me time (reading a book, watching a movie that I like), date night with my husband, quality time with my dad.
My core 5: 1- Husband and kids 2- Faith 3- Self care 4- Work 5- Screens/social media
Self-care is so important. If you aren't your best self and taking care of you, then you can't take care of others. As teachers, we can't do our best for our students, if we can't do our best for us. My self care practices are reading a book, journaling, playing pickleball with friends, strolling around Target, etc.
My Core 5 1. Family - Husband & 3 Sons 2. Extended Family 3. Faith 4. Wellness - mind, body, and soul 5. Work - accomplishing what is truly important in the workday
Self-care is a must. I need to be the best version of myself in order to give my best to others (students and family). I can't pour out from an empty cup. My self-care practices involve having a massage every 3 months, reading, daily devotion reading from the book "Be Still and Know", and sitting on my deck swing overlooking the lake (sunrises and sunsets are an added bonus).
My Core 5 are: 1. Relationship with my wife 2. Relationship with my children 3. Work 4. Exercise 5. Eating healthy
Self-care definitely needs to be a high priority for educators especially because of the hectic pace of our workday. Because teaching takes such an emotional and physical toll, we need to engage in self-care practices to afford us the mental and physical energy to do what we need to for our students. Otherwise, we may suffer burn-out and be frustrated by the many demands placed on us daily.
Some of my essential self-care practices are listening to a podcast during my school lunch break, playing my guitar and learning to play the piano some weeknights and over the weekend, getting 7-8 hours of sleep each night, and reading before going to bed.
1. Faith 2. Family 3. Helping others 4. Home 5. Self-care Taking care of myself is something that I'm working on. It's hard to fit in when you get busy with school, volunteering, my kids, and now grandkids. I do enjoy journaling, being outside, and riding bike.
My Core 5 are: 1. Faith 2. Family 3. Sleep 4. Screen time/Social media 5. Hobbies
Self-care needs to be a priority for teachers because the job doesn’t stop when the kids leave the building. It’s easy to spend too much time thinking about school related topics, so it’s important for teachers to take time for themselves. My essential self-care practices include listening to music, watching a TV show or movie, reading, exercising, and crafting. These activities help me decompress after a long day, and they help me get my mind off of the stressful parts of my job.
Self-care is something that I struggle with, this book was a great read for me because it continued to reinforce the fact that I need to put my well-being at a higher priority level than I do at the moment. I feel like I have become a little burnt-out the past couple of years so I think my situation is a prime example of why self-care is so important for educators. If we aren't the best version for ourselves, there is no possible way we will be able to be the best possible teacher for our students consistently.
With that being said, my core 5 currently: - Being active with my children and wife - Taking time for reflection and quiet - Working in my yard/garden - Connecting with my mom and siblings (Dad passed away in April 2023)
Some of my essential self-care practices that happen naturally are walks/playing with my dog, good sleep, video games (don't have much time anymore for them but when there is downtime, it is a nice release).
What are your Core 5? Why does self-care need to be a priority for educators? What are your essential self-care practices?
1. Spiritual reflection & praise 2. Family 3. Quiet time reading, on a project, or sitting 4. Sunshine time
I know this list is rough, but it's a work in progress for me. Self-care has to be a priority for teachers because it's in our nature to take care of everyone else before ourselves. Our days are packed with giving, problem-solving, planning, putting out fires, etc., and we have to take care of ourselves in order to avoid burnout.
Some of my self-care practices include riding my Harley, working outside, cooking for my family, losing myself in a good book, and soaking in a tub. Some of those change based on the season, but I am getting better at taking time for myself and saying NO at work and elsewhere.
My core 5: family-extended also, work, clean home, exercising, sleep
Self care needs to be a priority because I have to be on all day every day when I am at school. I can't go into school not being my best self for the students and that starts with taking care of my mental, physical, and emotional space My self-care practices are waking up with plenty of time, exercising, getting outside into the sun, watching one TV show to unwind, and listening to some songs while driving.
What are your Core 5? My Core 5 as of right now are: 1. Relationship with husband 2. Relationship with my kids 3. Self-care/exercise 4. Work 5. Healthy eating
Why does self-care need to be a priority for educators? Self-care needs to be a priority for educators, because we have a tough job! We wear many different hats during the school day. We have a lot of work that happens outside of the actual teaching time - planning, prepping materials, data analysis, grading, paperwork, meetings, etc. Teaching alone is a stressful and overwhelming job, and then we go home and have many expectations there too. Since COVID, we have heard a lot from admin and higher-ups in the district that we should practice self-care. It is easier said then done. Burnout is real, and I now have experience with that.
What are your essential self-care practices? Reading is my #1 essential self-care practice. Music (listening to, playing handbells, and singing) is another self-care practice. I think that conversations with others (especially my sister) would be a third self-care practice. Beyond that, I am not sure and will have to do more observing to see what else I can add to my list.
Core 5 1. Relationship with my husband/kids 2. Self Care- Eating healthy/working out 3. Spending time with friends 4. Work We were very fortunate with our previous administrator that really did prioritize self-care! She always encouraged us to just take the time we needed for ourselves! I think as educators we often put this on the back burner bc we dont have "time" for self care. I often feel guilty taking a day when I dont feel good and often just try and push thru the day when I know I should be at home resting. My self care practices are just relaxing by reading a book or even just watching a movie. I love to sit outside on our patio, drink a cup of coffee, and just relax! I have also tried getting more exercise in and LOVE going for walks!
Core 5 1. Faith 2. Family 3. Health 4. Work 5. Friends
My self care includes walking the dogs before work. This is really a time for me to think about my day without interruptions. It also gets me out in nature which I love. My classroom has no windows and nature is so important to me. This morning with nature and God and my dogs is important. An area I'd like more balance in is healthy eating.
Self care HAS to be a priority for educators because we spend all day, all week, all YEAR giving to our students, families, co-workers, admin, etc. Without self care, we risk burning out. Burning out in our careers, with our families, with ourselves. My essential self-care practices are getting outside, exercising, spending time with my immediate family and extended families.
My core 5: 1. Family 2. Faith 3. Health 4. Exercising 5. Work
Self-care is critical to educators because we give so much of ourselves every day to others that we need to have a source from which we can give to them. If we continually drain ourselves everyday, we have nothing left to give our students. This is why teacher burnout is such a real concern. We need to make ourselves a priority which is very difficult for many of us because by nature we are givers who want to do all we can to help others.
My essential self care practices will include: playing more with my kids, reading/listening to more books, running more, and leaving work AT work.
Core 5: 1. Husband and Kids 2. Exercising 3. Nourishing my body 4. Home 5. Work
Self-care is important for educators because without it, we would lose ourselves. We have always been told that sleep will make us feel better and while that is true, that is not the end-all, be-all. I think that self-care is knowing yourself enough to know what you need and when you need it. While sleep may definitely help, maybe a walk in the morning sun or washing your face or reading a book is what you really need in that moment for a "recharge." These will be some of my essential self care practices - washing face in the morning and night, starting my morning with some physical activity, reading either in the morning or before bed, and spending more time being present for my family and putting the phone down.
My core 5: 1. Family including my husband and kids 2. Faith 3. Exercise 4. Health 5. Sleep Self-care is huge for educators. It can be hard to leave work at work especially when you coach and your own kids are part of the school system. That can be a blessing and a curse. But if self care is not taken the effects of stress/ fatigue are taken out on the students and even worse your own family. I need exercise and some sunshine. I taught in a new school building for 2 years with no windows, it was depressing. I finally got a room with windows and I can’t believe the difference in my over attitude throughout the day. Also having meaningful conversations with my kids and husband and praying with the. Is must everyday.
My Core 5: 1. Immediate family relationships/connections 2. Work 3. Time for exercise/movement 4. Meditation/down time 5. Nourishing my body
My essential self-care practices: -walking outdoors, fresh air, sounds of nature -hot bath/professional massage -phone calls w/ parents & adult children -cat naps/moments of silence -cuddle time with my dog
Self-care needs to be a priority for educators so that we still have educators left in the future. A career in education can quickly lead to a chronically unbalanced lifestyle if teachers do not prioritize themselves and keep their most valued people/things in the forefront. Unfortunately, I know from experience. This type of job comes with so many layers and demands that it is easy to get lost in those expectations and demands and feel helpless to change it. However, with the right mindset and tools, educators can help themselves avoid burnout and have career longevity while still getting to focus on what is really most important. As Watson points out, we are all easily replaceable at work, but there are some roles in our lives where we are not. Self-care can help educators be the best they can be for those most important roles.
1. Family 2. Friends 3. Time for hobbies 4. Quiet alone time
Self care is a mantra that we are told we need in our lives as educators -- frequently. It is true of course, but we aren't often given helpful or concrete means of doing so by the people who tell us to practice self care. The advice to make deliberate choices and habits that help us take care of ourselves is more helpful than a lot of the "self care" snacks, gift cards and other empty gestures I have seen in the past.
To address my core 4, I have some quite time to myself each day -- sometimes it is even just shutting my classroom door at the end of the work day to have some time getting small tasks done without all of the sensory overload that can be happening in a classroom. Sometimes it is a bit of time in my own quiet room before joining my son for time hanging out together. My family commits to spending at least one meal all of us together a week, so I regularly get to see and spend time with my parents, siblings, and their kids. I have standing plans with a group of friends once a week. We know not everyone can be there every week, but we also know that it is always available. The one thing that I do definitely need to be more deliberate with is setting aside time for hobbies over more mindless tasks. These are the things that help us recharge and not get sucked into the trauma and exhaustion that our jobs generate, so I will really commit to spending time this year working on this self care balance -- at home and at school.
1. Family 2. Exercise 3. Down Time 4. Work 5. Eating I think self care needs to be a priority for educators because the job of teaching young people can be all consuming. It is easy to get caught up in trying to do everything and do everything well at work. This leads to an unhealthy life if you have anything else you care about. As educators, we need to make sure that we do well at our job but it cannot be the only thing we do well at in our lives. I need to get better at my practices because I do not reflect on them frequently enough. Reading this book has given me several takeaways that I look forward to incorporating into my life!
1. Family--husband, connecting with adult children, dogs 2. Extended family--making time for both of our aging parents 3. Health--exercise & time to make healthy meals 4. Spiritual & Emotional health--attending worship 5. Work--being faithful to the students and the content Self-care needs to be a priority for educators so that we can continue to enjoy our work, students, and collegues. We are also an example to many young people and self-care is important for everyone. We can share our experience with self-care as a way to educate and empower others. My self-care practices include: Daily walks with my husband and dogs. This is a wonderful time to connect and decompress. Leaving school at 4:15. Last year I finally gave myself permission to not grade every assignment. I also have accepted the minimum viable product as good enough. I believe that teaching is a calling, but it is also my job and my contract says that I only need to be present 7:30-4:15. I finally can leave at 4:15 without feeling guilty. I would like to implement a Friday hobby session--giving myself permission to spend a morning doing a project rather than household chores.
My Core 5 1. Family 2. Faith 3. Making Connnections with Friends 4. Health/Exercise 5. Books/Hobbies Self-care is important for educators. You can not be your best for the students if you are working on fumes. Exhaustion will get the best of you overtime and students will not receive the education and care that they deserve from their teachers. My essential self-care practices are spending time with my granddaughters, making it more of a priority to walk more regularly, get more sleep each night, taking time to do something relaxing and not working all the time, and putting aside distractions.
What are your Core 5? Why does self-care need to be a priority for educators? What are your essential self-care practices?
My Core 5 1. Family – Husband, kids, parents, siblings, dogs! 2. Work/Work Team – I love my job and the team I work with. I receive so much support from my team. 3. Exercise/Sleep – I need to be better about this to keep myself healthy and rested – good balance of both of these. 5. Volunteering/Discipleship – Helping the community/others as I can. Volunteering, donating, lending, etc.
Self-Care is getting time before bed (after my kids go to bed) to finish up any loose ends for the day. I dislike going to bed when there are still things to do: laundry, dishes in the sink, messes to tidy up, etc. It is important for me to take care of those things so I don’t feel anxious and lose sleep over it.
What are your Core 5? Why does self-care need to be a priority for educators? What are your essential self-care practices?
My Core 5 1. Faith 2. Relationship with husband 3. Health 4. Home 5. Work I think in any profession self-care needs to be a priority so that you don't run the risk of burn-out. When we are not in-tune to the things that rejuvenate us and bring joy our life, jobs, relationships, etc. suffer. We feel frazzled and unable to accomplish our tasks.
My forms of self-care are making sure I carve out time to get in physical activity. This is done at the gym, or I make time to connect with my husband by going on long bike rides. Meal prepping is important in making sure I feel my best. It is important for me to keep on top of my home. I do not obsess about getting everything done if I am stretch elsewhere, but simple acts of cleaning at least one thing and lighting a candle in the space make me feel at peace. To make sure I connect with my husband, we go on Saturday coffee dates to touch base and address any upcoming tasks, issues, or events. When I do not keep on top of these practices, I definitely fall into practices that do not serve me.
What are your Core 5? 1. My relationship with my son and husband. 2. Exercise/health 3. Hobbies 4. Screen time 5. Work
Why does self-care need to be a priority for educators? Not just educators but any career where you are constantly giving (mental and emotional support, physical support, est...-a prominent heart chakra) self-care is a necessity. But, in all actuality all career choices need to be mindful of overwork and burnout. The old saying "You can't pour from and empty cup." fits here. If you yourself are not aware of your own social emotional wellbeing you can't support other people. When we are empty and feel like our cup is not being filled we get crabby and resentful and are not capable of giving our best.
What are your essential self-care practices? I'm still working on making self care a priority and I have made improvements. One of my biggest things is doing activities that I find therapeutic (paddleboarding, sewing, crochet, baking, est... ). For me self care is not about sitting still and doing nothing (bubble baths, massages, getting my nails done). It's about activities that nourish my soul. Something that I have really had to force myself to make as a priority is sleep.
My Core 5 1. Family - Husband & daughter and extended family 2. My Faith and Spiritual Well-Being 3. My friends and spending quality time with them 4. Exercise - helps with my mental health and physical health 5. Work - being present with my students
Self-care needs to be a priority for educators because of burnout. Essential self-care practices for me are my core-5.
What are your Core 5? Why does self-care need to be a priority for educators? What are your essential self-care practices?
1. Wife, family and faith 2. Quiet time 3. Eating healthy 4. Good sleep habits 5. work, both home and away from home
Educators need to focus on self care in order to keep themselves healthy. Most educators tend to put everyone else first and care for others needs before they think of themselves. We want to be at our best for others and that does require time for ourself.
Something I don't always do a good job, and a core 5 value, is fitness. At my age, it is obvious to me that I need to make it a priority if I am to be at my best for others. Something I do to start the day is a daily devotional. I sit at the counter with my coffee and spend time in the Bible. It centers me and I always find it a little nugget to take with me to school.
What are your Core 5? Why does self-care need to be a priority for educators? What are your essential self-care practices? Family Faith Work Hobbies/Time Outside Rest/Down Time
If all your energy and focus go into work, burnout is about the only result you will get. I notice that the more stress I have at work, the more time I need for hobbies. Taking a step back and looking at priorities is a wise choice. I think that's been a gradual realization that's brought me to this book. It seems that so many people are running in multiple directions and I just need to step back and not get in that race. I enjoy my morning walks with my dog while drinking my travel mug of coffee. It gives me a chance to get in a good frame of mind for school. Spending outdoor time makes me feel closer to God and we have great conversations on those walks. . .
What are your Core 5? Why does self-care need to be a priority for educators? What are your essential self-care practices?
1. Husband, kids, faith 2. Extended family, friends 3. Preparing meals for my family 4. Taking care of bodies 5. Work (at home and at school)
Self-care needs to be a priority for educators because we are constantly giving so much of ourselves to others. It is so true when they say that you cannot pour from an empty cup. We have to care for ourselves enough, so that we can continue to give and help those around us.
Getting enough sleep is the best thing that I can do for myself. Also, spending time in the evenings relaxing and reading a book is another thing that always makes me feel better. As difficult as it can be at times, we have to make ourselves a priority.
Core 5 Relationship with family (Husband and daughters) Faith Work - Teaching and sometimes a second job Health Habits - Eating and Exercise Down-time Hobbies, Social Media,
Self-care needs to be a priority for educators because their job really comes down to caring for others. How can you give if your cup is empty?
My essential self-care practices include enough sleep, family connections, time with pets, a good makeup and hair routine (makes me feel good to be put together), meds regularly, trying to eat healthier, hobbies when inspired, exercising some, and on a bad day, it might be curled up with my pets until my family comes home to hang out with.
My Core 5: 1. Family (husband and kids) 2. Extended Family 3. Health of my mind, body, soul 4. Organized, clean home 5. Quiet time to myself I believe self care is so important for everyone, but especially those who work with children. One needs to be healthy and feeling good in order to give the best to their kids. My self-cafe practices are to go for walks, work in my yard, and read.
Core 5: 1. Family-husband, grandchildren, adult children 2. Home-well-maintained yard and house 3. Building a legacy in my family 4. Building a legacy in my school 5. Time for self including friends, exercise, rest, hobbies
Self-care needs to be a priority for educators. I always think of the phrase of not being able to pour from an empty cup. Education can drain you dry! To be passionate about teaching, you need to be passionate about taking care of yourself. My favorite way to decompress and find distraction is reading. I love Words with Friends. I listen to music, walk, mow, meet friends for lunch, get facials and manicures, and just choose things and people that make me happy!
Core 5: 1. Husband 2. My children 3. Family (mom/dad/brother/sister/cousins) & Friends 4. My living space 5. Myself - exercise, doing a puzzle, reading a book, or just straight up getting to sit outside by myself with silence.
Self-care needs to be a priority for educators because we work with people on a daily basis. We need to ensure we have the patience to help kids learn and help kids feel connected in a positive way. If we are off balance then our students will not be able to learn in the most effective way.
My essential self-care practices mostly include being by myself. I like to sit outside in my rocking chair and either listen to music or sit with silence. I like to think and I need that time to process things. I also like to run, it's usually when I'm feeling the best about myself. Other than being alone, I do like to meet up with friends and laugh and play games and let loose a little bit. That is definitely another self-care practice.
My Core 5: 1. family 2. pets 3. exercising 4. sleep and health 5. Faith
Self-care is crucial for educators. Our job revolves around serving others, leaving us with little time for ourselves during the workday. When we take work home, we further reduce our personal time. This situation is quite different from typical jobs. For my essential self-care practices, I make sure to get some type of physical activity every day, and then leave time to do other things I enjoy such as working on a puzzle, spending time with my nieces and nephew, or playing with my dogs.
1. Relationship with the Lord 2. Sleep and rest for me 3. The house being clean (yes this affects my mental/emotional state daily. At times clutter adds to a feeling of out of control and heightens my emotions) 4. Time with kids and husband
Self-care is important. You can't fill up someone else's cup if your own is empty. Finding time to read for myself can be a huge game changer for me. My husband gifted me a robot vacuum too and I cannot tell you how wonderful it is to come home to a vacuumed home since it happens when we're gone! It makes a difference.
The Core 5 of my life are as follows: 1. to make sure the family and the dog is taken care of and has what they need to have a good day. 2. I need to have my plan established the night before to not feel rushed in the morning before the students arrive. 3. Giving my best to my students and career during the day 4. Finding time to manage the chaos of our schedules when school is done 5. Finding a way to disengage if even for 15-20 minutes Self-care is the last on my list. I need to work on this part, but at least when I do decide to break free from the itinerary, I have been fairly successful. Sometimes just sitting in the basement in front of the fireplace, or taking the dog for a walk is all I can manage, but it is better than nothing.
My Core 5 are: 1. Significant other 2. Alone time to relax 3. Exercise 4. Sleep/rest 5. Family I believe self-care is important, which is why it 4 of my 5 Core 5 are related to self-care. I spend my time with the ones I love and doing what I love as often as I can. So much of our time is given to others, but it is so important to take the time we need. If we don't do that, then the time we try to give to others isn't as significant as it could be. Our minds are elsewhere and we are less in the moment than we should be. As far as self-care as an educator, that is much tougher for me. I do find myself bringing work home every night and getting on the verge of burnout many times throughout the year. I am conscious of this and am continually trying to find ways to work on that. The one thing I know I need, and I make sure I get, is a good night's sleep. That truly does impact a great majority of my day.
My Core 5 are: 1. Relationship with my husband 2. Relationship with my children 3. Exercise 4. Eating healthy 5. My home
Self-care is important for teachers because if we don’t take care of ourselves, we can’t take care of our students. “We can’t pour from an empty cup.” We are our best version of ourselves when we are taking care of our needs.
My essential self care practices are spending quality time with my husband and kids. Taking time to read a good book. Eating healthy and exercising.
My Core 5 are: 1. Relationship with Family - My husband, and kids 2. Extended Family and Friends - maintaining healthy communication of people I love 3. Discipleship - with students I teach and other friends 4. Faith - Praying, reading, and sharing 5. Rest - sleep, or taking time to myself
When these areas are in check it allows less stress and can free up more cultivating ideas to aide in better teaching practices. It allows for better moods when I am rested and at ease with the relationships in my life. Self-care practices are actually once I've taken care of family to have a little alone time to just unwind. I also enjoy playing volleyball, or softball. Time doesn't allow much of that right now but it is very therapeutic to play these sports. Baking is another past time that is comforting (eating the result is also enjoyable).
My Core 5: My husband My kids Exercise My home Eating healthy
Self-care needs to be a priority for educators so that we can be our best version of ourselves for our students. If we are not feeling fulfilled, we will struggle to give our students what they need. We will burn out quickly.
My essential self-care practices are spending time with my husband and kids. That is what makes me happiest. Exercising, spending time outside, and eating healthy are also very important to me.
My Core5 1. My Husband 2. My kids 3. Healthy Habits (eating, working out) 4. Social Media (limiting myself with screentime-which hopefully would give me more time to read/journal) 5. Work
Self care is important for educators because we give so much of ourselves to others all day long. We work in a field that is often underappreciated and publicly talked about. Its not easy always being "Mrs. Teacher" everywhere you want to go. Its important to make sure you are "filling your cup" some how because you can't constantly give of yourself otherwise.
For me self care comes in the form of spending time with my kids, getting outside, and working around the farm with my husband. I know I need that time/place to disconnect from being Mrs. K. I would like to get better at prioritizing healthy eating/exercising as a form of self care and making sure I am spending time with other adults in my life as well.
My core 5 1. My family 2. My pets 3. Sleep 4. Faith 5. Nutrition Self care for teachers is very important because you are always serving others throughout your day and you don't have a lot of time for yourself. It is important you are getting what you need to avoid burnout. My forms of self care include spending time with family, reading, and doing things for myself, such as getting a massage or retail therapy.
What are your Core 5? Why does self-care need to be a priority for educators? What are your essential self-care practices? My Core 5 1. My kids 2. My extended family and friends 3. Faith 4. Exercise 5. Nutrition
Self-care needs to be essential for educators because we deal with little humans. We make MANY decisions on their behalf every day. Ideally we serve others with patience and kindness. When we are practicing on-going self-care, we give them our best because our cups are full. MANY demands are placed on us and if we don't stay balanced we will reach burnout. Then everyone suffers, including our students. My forms of self-care are walking, stretching, listening to music, catching with family and friends, reading and cooking.
What are your Core 5? 1. Family 2. Friends 3. Pets 4. Sleep/Mental Health/Health 5. Home/Work
Self care is so important as educators. We need to be the best versions of ourselves, so we can give our students our best. Our cups need to be filled every day in order to fill students cups and help them succeed. We need to enrich ourselves so we can enrich others and teach them to be the best versions of themselves that they can be.
My essential five are: 1. family and faith 2. friends 3. reading 4. sleep/rest 5. teaching
I feel that self-care is important because if you don't take care of yourself, how can you take care of others. My ideas of self-care are getting pedicures with my daughter, reading books of interest and just relaxing spending time with family and friends.
My Core 5 are: 1. My family 2. My faith 3. My job 4. My house 5. Responding/Reading emails, mail, etc. Self-care needs to be a priority for educators because all day every day they are busy taking care of others constantly. They put everyone first all day and that would wear anyone out. And, as the book states: You can't take care of others if you don't take care of yourself. So why is this so hard for me? I don't really have any self-care practices - isn't that sad? I just spend my evenings at home taking care of others and household duties and then hit the bed ready for tomorrow. Honestly, though, that is OK: as I'm happy and very healthy at the age of 62! :) So many of my friends are now sick and cannont enjoy retirement - I'm lucky!
What are your Core 5? Why does self-care need to be a priority for educators? What are your essential self-care practices?
ReplyDeleteMy Core 5 are:
1. Immediate family
2. Extended family
3. Faith
4. Sleep/rest
5. Work
Self-care has to be a priority to educators because you can't take care of others and help others if you don't take care of your self. "You can't pour from an empty cup"
My biggest self care practice is my morning coffee time. I wake up before everyone else, even though it means I get up a little earlier than I have to, and enjoy a cup of coffee in peace and quiet. Without those 20 minutes of quiet relaxation, my whole day feels rushed.
My Core 5:
ReplyDelete1. family (husband and kids)
2. extended family
3. friends
4. Quiet time for myself
5. Clean house
I think self-care is very important for educators. Our entire job is working for others. We have pretty much zero time for ourselves during our work day. By taking work home, we are giving ourselves really no time for ourselves. Typical jobs are not like this. My essential self-care practices are getting together with friends once a week. I give myself time in the morning before I go to work to just relax and watch the Today show for 20 minutes.
My core 5
ReplyDelete1.My husband, daughters and their families
2.Eating
3.Exercising
4.Work
5.Faith
Self care needs to be a priority for everyone because you can not do your best work when you are physically and emotionally exhausted.
My self care practices are spending time with my husband and family. I do a devotion each day before I go to work to put myself in the best frame of mind.
Jessica Moeller
ReplyDeleteMy Core 5
ReplyDelete1. Family - Husband & Kids
2. My Faith and Spiritual Well-Being
3. Food - eating healthy to truly feed my body and mind
4. Exercise/Sleep - working out daily and getting at least 7 hours of sleep
5. Work - accomplishing what is truly important in the workday
I think that anyone who goes into education must have a tendency to put others before themselves. I say that because people need us ALL DAY LONG! Because we have to give and give of ourselves to our students, we MUST make time to decompress and do little things that help us relax and unwind. We end up grouchy, uncaring teachers otherwise.
My self-care includes exercising each day before work. This gets me in the right mind. I try to make healthy meals and eat well 80% of the time to feel my best. I read each night before I go to bed, because it helps me to relax and unwind.
What are your Core 5? Why does self-care need to be a priority for educators? What are your essential self-care practices?
ReplyDelete1. Husband, family and faith
2. Quiet time
3. Eating healthy
4. Good sleep habits
5. work, both home and away from home
Educators need to focus on self care in order to keep themselves healthy. Most educators tend to put everyone else first and care for others needs before they think of themselves. I do think that educators have to essentially train themselves to take care of their needs so that they can, in turn, take care of others. If teachers do not take care of themselves, they have a hard time staying pleasant and happy to be in their classrooms.
I would say my self care is two fold. Years ago my husband and I purchased a hot tub, this has been the single most wonderful thing to look forward to at the end of the day. It is so relaxing to sit, meditate and relax my muscles, before i go to bed. Which in turn helps to get those 7 hours of sleep in.
These are my core 5:
ReplyDelete1. Family
2. Home
3. Sleep and health
4. Relationships with friends
5. Work
These are what I would choose. I need to work harder to prioritize them this way. I tend to put others first and put myself last. It seems to be common with those in the teaching profession. Teachers need to take care of themselves first or they risk burn out and/or illness.
my 5:
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connections with friends
me time- reading or other hobbies
improving myself- food, sleep, exercise
work- home and school
yes, no one will make sure you are well before you! As she said in this book teachers are constantly on the run at school doing more mentally and physically than most humans. We have to be our #1 supporter and care giver because NO ONE else can do that!
I need my chill coffee mornings on the weekends. I need that time to just sit back with my cup and a good Hallmark type movie to find the good in the world and because it is a mindless moment to sit back and relax without anyone needing me! Also- Sunday evenings are also GREAT for a bath, Netflix, and a glass of wine as well!
Whoofda, I think I have been trying to keep so busy as a trauma response that I have trouble even stopping to think what my Core 5 would/should be... Rough draft: my daughter's health and emotional/mental growth, my health and emotional/spiritual growth, Math job, extended family/friends, connecting with music and nature.
ReplyDeleteSelf-care needs to be a priority because we are facing a very real threat of burnout, and I already learned the hard way that stress leads to chronic disease. I had to learn how to eat healthier, breathe, do physical therapy, and make time to hike and find some joy with my daughter. Petting cats also always makes me feel a little better. I also found photography helps me find the beauty of things. A fitting song helps lift my mood or motivation.
What are your Core 5? Why does self-care need to be a priority for educators? What are your essential self-care practices?
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1. Family- Spending time with family at home or trips.
2. Faith- take my kids to church on Wednesday night & attend church on Sundays as a family.
3. Teaching/Coaching- I love what I do, so this has to be here in my core 5.
4. Friends- Don't get to spend time with friends often, but feel good when I do.
5. Self Care- Don't get to do this often either because I don't want to take away from my top 4 to give to myself.
Self care needs to be a priority because we give so much to other during the day that we often neglect ourselves. I like to sit in the sauna and get my hair cut. I'm going to try exercising more and read more books.
1. Faith- Sunday mass, prayer, and reading
ReplyDelete2. Family- spending time with my family, giving them the best version of myself
3. Health/health habits- regular exercise, healthy eating
4. Teaching- giving the best version of myself to my students everyday, completing work in a timely manner
5. Rest/quiet time- downtime to recover from the busy schedule, quiet time without distractions (phone, music, tv, computer, people)
Self-care needs to be a priority for educators (and anyone really) because burnout is very real. Our mental and physical health is more important than any employment. As the author talked about, we are replaceable at our jobs. We are not replaceable to our families and loved ones.
An essential self-care practice for me is daily (preferably morning) exercise. Also, talking with my husband and children and showing them affection. Reading the mass readings and listening to the homily of a popular podcast is important for me to feel prepared for mass on Sundays.
My core five are: family, exercise, eating healthy, hobbies (mountains/photography), and screen time (social media and tv). Self care needs to be a priority because if we do not take care of ourselves, we will not have the energy and be able to serve others as our best selves. Teaching is so emotionally and mentally demanding, educators need to prioritize self care and role model it for students. My essential self-care practices are exercising (at least one day of running outside), eating healthy, getting enough sleep, downtime, and personal development.
ReplyDeleteFaith
ReplyDeleteFamily (husband and daughters)
Maintaining my home
Exercising
Hobbies
Self-care needs to be a priority for educators because we cannot just give of ourselves all day long. We also need to refill ourselves so we are ready for the next day. We need to be able to focus on our work, so we have to give ourselves opportunities to better prepare through self-care.
My essential self-care is reading the Bible, exercising, and working on my lists of essential house tasks to complete each day in my planner. This allows me to rest once those tasks have been completed and helps me prioritize what is really important.
Callie Dutenhoffer
ReplyDeleteMy core five include my family, friends, health, faith, and work.
My self-care includes exercising at least five days a week, socializing with friends, trying to eat healthier foods, and having a day here and there where I can have me time, such as a massage or getting my nails done.
Core 5: Family, generosity, friends, nature, rest
ReplyDeleteSelf-care is a priority for humans, not just teachers, because we are not machines. We have limits and are perpetually asked to perform outside of our limits.
My essential self-care practices:
coffee in the early morning quiet
walking the dogs
a full night's sleep
time with, or regular texting, with my friends
laughing out loud
What are your Core 5?
ReplyDeleteFamily, friends, pets, school, church
Why does self-care need to be a priority for educators? We have to take care of ourselves so we can take care of our obligations to care for others and to do our jobs.
What are your essential self-care practices? I like to talk on the phone with friends, visit with family, eat meals together, and watch tv.
1. Family
ReplyDelete2. Exercise
3. Eating
4. Friends
5. Church/bible reading/study
Self-care needs to be a priority or we get over-worked/drained. We need to have time to decompress and take a break so that we have enough energy to keep going or to do the next thing. We can't pour from an empty cup. If we aren't taking care of ourselves, we certainly cannot take care of others, including our students!
My essential self-care practices are exercising everyday, getting fresh air as much as I can, playing with my kids, and relaxing on the couch/watching tv.
What are your Core 5? Why does self-care need to be a priority for educators? What are your essential self-care practices?
ReplyDeleteMy Core 5 are:
1. Family
2. Extended family/Friends/Socializing
3. Faith/Exercise
4. Sleep/rest
5. Work
Self-care has to be a priority to educators because, like a plane ride, you can't/shouldn't help others before you help yourself. In the books of filling our buckets, I've learned I often run on an empty bucket trying so hard to give others every drop and I don't leave myself any and it's not healthy. I've been working harder to set boundaries and give what I can when I can while still having enough for myself.
My essential self care practices are having good hygiene in my daily routines, playing with and snuggling with my kids, tv time for decompressing, and reading/enjoying the outdoors when I can.
My biggest self care practice is my morning coffee time. I wake up before everyone else, even though it means I get up a little earlier than I have to, and enjoy a cup of coffee in peace and quiet. Without those 20 minutes of quiet relaxation, my whole day feels rushed.
My Core Five:
ReplyDelete1. Faith in God
2. Wife
3. Extended family
4. Exercise
5. Hobbies (Down time)
Self-care needs to be a priority, because without it we may burn out and/or our Core 5 with suffer. So often teachers say they are doing it for the students, which is good, but they can so focus on doing something for the students that their health and things around suffer.
My biggest self-care is my morning devotion time and my walk to school and from school. Without devotion time, I would be lost. Devotion time is my time to get focus. On my walk to school I do a lot of praying and placing the day into God's hands. On the way home, it helps me unwind and get focused for relaxing and spending time with my wife and cats.
My Core 5 are:
ReplyDelete1. My children
2. Faith/Church
3. School
4. Nature
5. Quiet Time
Self-care needs to be a priority for educators because that is what keeps them going and being able to do the best job they can for their students. But self-care is also important because even as teachers, everything is not about our students. The other people in our lives deserve just as much, if not more, consideration.
My most essential self-care practice is finding quiet time for myself. My 35 minute drive to and from school each day acted as that quiet buffer I needed to move from home to school and school to home. During the day at school, I would incorporate times during the day that I could have that quiet. I start my days with quiet time as I am the first one up on school days. I use that time to get myself focused for the day and get my head ready for the schedule. Another essential for me is getting to spend at least some time outside in nature, even if it is just 10 minutes.
1. Faith
ReplyDelete2. My girls
3. Exercise/Nutrition
4. Nature
5. Reading/Silence
Self care is so important to anyone in a service field because we are constantly giving to others. It is rewarding but so draining. If you don't stop and check in on yourself, soon there is nothing left to give. A few simple techniques can be the matter of a total mindshift change. Every morning I wake up and workout for 30 minutes at home. The workout usually has a positive message about mindset. So already I have moved my body and done something to get my mind in the right place. Then when I am getting ready, I listen to my Bible and Bible Recap podcast. Now I have touched on faith while getting ready. By the time I go to work, I have already done 3 things to make me feel better. During lunch, I try to take a quick 20 minute walk outside with a friend. That gives me nature but also a chance to talk to someone who I care about and cares about me. Then in the evening, I like to read and have silence. So I have found a way to hit everything I need most days by placing them into small pockets off time. When I skip some of these things I start to feel crabby and off-centered in life. I know that if I return to these few things, I am so much happier and more emotionally available to others.
What are your Core 5?
ReplyDelete1. My relationship with Christ
2. My relationship with my husband & family
3. My church life
4. Work
5. Health
Why does self-care need to be a priority for educators?
Since education is a care-giving profession, the burnout rate is much higher. Personally speaking, I am at my best as a teacher when my I am well physically, spiritually, mentally, and emotionally. Times when I haven't cared for myself have shown me that I can't be effective for others either.
What are your essential self-care practices?
1. Music & songwriting
2. Relaxation with sports & reading
3. Time alone resting/quiet time
ReplyDeleteCore Five
1. Spiritual Time
2. Family Time
3. Passion in the Classroom
4. Moments Outdoors (beekeeping, garden)
5. Physical Activity
Self-care is essential for educators because the profession lends us to be giving to others, always. :) That is why we teach - unselfishly and for others. We can only do this if we are at our best.
Essential self-care practices
1. Prayer
2. Workout
3. Get outdoors
My Core 5:
ReplyDelete1. My Husband - getting intentional time together
2. My Kids - intentional time and meeting their needs
3. My Faith - Mass on Sunday, Bible Study, prayer, reading
4. My Hobbies - Reading, outdoor walks, and podcasts
5. My Home - Making good, healthy meals, keeping up with housework, etc.
Self-care needs to be a priority for educators so they can protect themselves from burn-out and exhaustion. If you want to stay in education for the long haul, you need to prioritize your own health and well-being. This is easier said than done, but I completely agree that it needs to be built into our schedules on a daily basis.
My essential self-care practices:
1. Conversations with my husband, mom, and sisters
2. Reading or listening to a podcast in the afternoon,
3. Bedtime routine
4. Time outside (but only when it's decent out!)
My Core 5 are: family, extended family, faith, eating healthy/exercise/sleep, and work. Self-care needs to be a priority for educators because it is easy to become overwhelmed in that profession. If you don’t emphasize self-care, you end up becoming exhausted, and leave the profession, which is exactly what I did five years ago. However, I haven’t completely ruled it out and am working towards keeping my certificate. My main essential self-care practices right now are rest and eating healthy as I am 34 weeks pregnant. Thankfully, I have been able to work through the entire pregnancy, but it’s amazing how much time I’ve had to set aside for these specific self-care practices to keep going, but it will all be worth it when I have my beautiful, healthy baby boy! It is also essential for me to cook at home whenever possible. I had not been able to for the first three months as nausea was kicking it, but it’s nice that when that subsided I was able to get back into making healthy meals for my husband and I. I also am realizing that I need to start making exercising a priority again, as that will be essential to me feeling more like myself again.
ReplyDeleteWhat are your Core 5? Why does self-care need to be a priority for educators? What are your essential self-care practices?
ReplyDeleteFamily, friends, food, rest, work responsibilities are my top five. I know I have to take care of myself, so I can take care of others. I find the main thing for me is to get enough sleep, it is essential for good health and being able to make a difference.
Core 5:
ReplyDelete1) My husband and boys
2) Extended family
3) Health -- eating, exercise, sleep
4) Faith
5) My home
Self care needs to be a priority to educators as we are caring for others all day and need to be well taken care of ourselves. I can feel myself be less patient in school if I haven't met my own self care needs. Self-care to me looks like; intentional conversations with my husband, meaningful play or activities with my boys, exercice, meal prepping, spending time outside, and praying.
My Core 5 (random order) are:
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Family
Work (I do enjoy it and have a need for it in my life)
Hobbies (including fitness)
Homecare (I have a hard time focusing on anything unless my home is tidy-ish and relatively clean)
My self-care practices are:
-Reading
-Exercise
-Alone or quiet time to think/process
Self-care needs to be a priority for educators because we will never truly be “done with everything”. I’ve spent so much of my life thriving on “getting done”, but the reality is that my work as a teacher doing the “Required Things” won’t actually be done until I quit teaching. There’s always something I could be doing/could be doing better/could fix or edit/ could learn/could certify in/etc. Those things that I personally need to function are things that I will have to purposely make time for even if there are other things to do…because there will ALWAYS be other things to do. This all applies to every educator. We will never get to the end of our to-dos, but in order to excel, we need to take care of us too.
My Core 5 are:
ReplyDelete1. Relationship with my husband
2. Relationship with my children
3. Exercise
4. Eating healthy
5. My home
Self-care is crucial for educators to maintain their well-being and effectiveness in the classroom. It helps prevent burnout, enhance resilience, achieve work-life balance, improve focus and productivity, and set a positive example for students.
My essential self care practices are performing sometime of physical exercise, healthy eating habits, setting boundaries, and seeking support when needed.
My Core 5:
ReplyDelete1. My husband and three children
2. Extended Family/Friends
3. Clean house
4. Time to myself
5. Living a healthy lifestyle (eating healthy/exercise)
Self-care is important for anyone, and I think for educators, we need to remember this too since we spend the majority of our time at work serving others. I try to take time every weekend where I do something for just myself to make me feel rejuvenated for the week ahead. By setting boundaries between work and my home life, I am able to meet my own personal needs as well as the needs of my family and then those I see at school.
My Core 5:
ReplyDelete1. Faith
2. Immediate family
3. Extended family
4. Time for myself
5. Work
Self-care is not only important to educators but for everyone. We as educators are always trying to fulfill the needs of our students and school, but our own needs of self-care can't be put on the back burner. Create rituals that will become habits in order to become a better person both in personal and professional life. My essential self-care needs would be down time at the end of the evening. 30 min to myself before bed - either reading or watching a TV show. This helps me to close my mind for the night.
What are your Core 5? Why does self-care need to be a priority for educators? What are your essential self-care practices?
ReplyDelete1. Family
2. Exercise
3. My Job
4. Myself
5. My Hobbies
Self-care is such an important aspect in my life. As an educator, we are always putting others before ourselves. After those school hours, I try to focus on what will fulfill myself. I am huge on routine, exercise, alone/quiet time, time for my hobbies, time for my boyfriend and dogs. Those are the things I make time for in order to keep my mental health healthy and where it should be.
What are your Core 5? Why does self-care need to be a priority for educators? What are your essential self-care practices?
ReplyDeleteMy core 5:
1. Family
2. Friends
3. Time spent outside
4. Movement, exercise/walking
5. Rest/downtime
Self care needs to be a priority for educators, and everyone else, because if you loose sight of taking care of yourself, it becomes hard to take care of others. My self care practices include walking outside, reading, and being sure to have some downtime in my week to enjoy TV/rest.
My core 5:
ReplyDelete1. My relationship with my husband
2. My son & extended family (parents, brother, nieces, nephew, grandkids, etc)
3. My faith
4. My health - physical and emotional
5. My happiness
Self care needs to be a priority for educators. They have so many demands put on them. If they don't take care of themselves and replenish their own "bucket", they will not have anything to give and there are lots of people, especially their students, needing them to have the ability to give.
My self care is spending time with my husband just having fun - the activity doesn't really matter - what matters is just time spent with him laughing. I also turn to puzzles of all sorts to "zone out" and give my mind down time to reload and refresh. I love being in nature and need to start doing more of that.
My Core 5:
ReplyDelete1. Family time (my husband, kids, parents, and siblings)
2. Rest (sleep, downtime, reading)
3. Exercise
4. Work
5. Clean house
Self care is extremely important for educators because we pour into others all day long every day. It can really drain you, so we need to focus on recharging our batteries. Also, if I don't take care of myself, it will start to show in my classroom. I will be tired, cranky, and just not as present with my students.
One of my biggest essential self-care practices is sleeping! I take naps on weekends and make sure I get caught up on my sleep. I require a lot of sleep, and I can't focus on the rest of my Core 5 if I am sleep deprived.
1. Family
ReplyDelete2. Clean House
3. Social activities (both individual and with my family)
4. Active Movement (exercise or walking)
5. Downtime/rest
Self-care is very essential to educators because so much time and energy is put into others, that it cause a burn-out if you don't do what makes you happy. I love to read and try to read as often as I can, especially before bed. If I've had a stressful day, a walk while listening to a podcast that I love will allow me to zone out and I always feel more calm when I return home.
My core 5 are: Relationship/connection with family, healthy eating/exercise routines, work, connection to community/place, and self- care.
ReplyDeleteSelf-care needs to be a priority for educators because without it we cannot show up and be our best selves for our students. If we are not showing up as our best selves, there will be very little joy in the classroom and teachers will burn out. Some of my essential self-care practices are: baths, yoga/stretching, exercise, time outside adventuring, time in my garden, reading, and spending quality time with my family/friends.
What are your Core 5? Why does self-care need to be a priority for educators? What are your essential self-care practices?
ReplyDeleteCore 5:
--Relationship/Connection with Family
--Mental Health (Meditation/Prayer/Self-Care/Positive Mental Stimulation)
--Physical Health (eating, exercise)
--Connection with Friends/Community
--Work (Am I giving in a healthy way to my students/school/career)
Without self-care, I am not my best self. When I am "unhealthy" or not my best self, I can't bring my best to my students. My lessons won't be as engaging, my patience will be short, I won't exude as much joy (which is contagious for students), and ultimately I will burn-out and not have longevity in the profession.
Essentials for Self-Care: Prayer, aerobics, reading, fun time with friends and family, gardening, time outdoors, long showers.
The above comment was by Erin Bradfeldt-Albers
DeleteMy core 5:
ReplyDelete1. Family - husband and extended family
2. Work - essential in order to meet life goals
3. Fun - listen to music/podcast, read for fun
4. Connections with others - friends, book club
5. Maintain "adulthood" - clean, cook, laundry, etc.
I think it is important that teachers and everyone really has a focus on self care because if you are not operating at your best, others around you aren't going to get the best from you. You can only pour from a full cup mentality. It is only fair to yourself to be your best self.
My Core 5:
ReplyDelete1. Family
2. Exercise and healthy lifestyle
3. Clean/organized house
4. Work
5. Downtime: having fun with my family and friends, taking time for me
Self care needs to be a priority for educations because burn out can happen so easily. As teachers we are always worrying about our students and putting so much energy into others. Educators need to take care of their mental health and take time for themselves so they can enjoy their job. If too much time is dedicated to teaching it will end up being a chore and not an enjoyable job anymore.
My self care practices are: exercise, outdoor activities/walking, time with husband and friends!
My Core 5
ReplyDelete1. Husband
2. Kids
3. work
4. Monitored Media
5. Exercise and Eating
Self care should be planned in to the schedule. It should be a priority to prevent teacher burnout. We make so many decisions in a day and do so much as a teacher when we put energy into our classroom and students.
My self-care practices are walks, reading, time with my husband and kids, sports, seeing my extended family and friends.
What are your Core 5?
ReplyDelete1. Faith
2. Family
3. Friends
4. Work
5.Healthy living - exercise/eating healthy
Why does self-care need to be a priority for educators?
Self-care needs to be a priority for educators because so many people depend on us. If we don't take care of ourselves, we are not going to be able to take care of others.
What are your essential self-care practices?
A few of my self-care practices are walking/working out, getting a massage, and taking naps.
What are your Core 5?
ReplyDelete1. Time with my husband
2. Time with my kids
3. Sleep
4. Health
5. Books
Why does self-care need to be a priority for educators?
Education is an emotional profession. It requires us to give more of ourselves mentally and emotionally and is focused on working towards something larger than ourselves. This is taxing and can easily cause burnout.
What are your essential self-care practices?
Leave work at work. Reframe situations rather than swirling in overthinking and guilt. Yoga, meditation, sauna, massage...
What are your Core 5? Why does self-care need to be a priority for educators? What are your essential self-care practices?
ReplyDelete1. Husband and kids
2. Work
3. Healthy Habits
4. Sleep
5. Recovery/ Downtime
Self-care needs to be a priority because when I am not caring for myself, it is hard to show up at work and give others patience and attention. I need to attend to my self-care because one is going to do it for me.
My essential self-care practices are setting boundaries around work and giving myself pockets of time to have some peace and quiet.
My Core 5
ReplyDelete1. Faith
2. Family
3. Health
4. Home
5. Friends
Self care in education allows us to keep from being overwhelmed by all the things our jobs require. If we take time to take care of ourselves the the peace and contentment we feel will have a positive impact on our students.
My self care start each day 30 minutes before my old wake up time. I enjoy a cup of coffee and read my bible. What a blessed way to start the day! I also try to sit in the sunlight for at least 20 minutes a day. I find this very rejuvenating, even if I have to sit in the parking lot to get the time in.
What are your Core 5? Why does self-care need to be a priority for educators? What are your essential self-care practices?
ReplyDeleteCore 5:
-Time with family and friends
-Work
-Exercise
-Alone time/recharge time/home time
-Faith
One of the most poignant things I heard my current assistant principal say was her description of self-care, and the author reiterates it in the text. Everyone has an idea that self-care means treating yourself, doing something outside of the norm, making extra time to relax, etc. But when you actually think about what it means to take care of something or someone, it's all about the basics. When we take care of our children or pets, we are making sure that they are fed and nourished, clean, getting enough sleep, getting enough exercise, etc. Self-care should be the same thing; are we getting the basics that we need to thrive. As educators, we pour ourselves out for our students, so it can be very easy to forget to neglect our own needs and not give ourselves the full care we each need. My essential self-care practices are going to bed early, trying to eat pretty healthy most of the time, limiting my caffeine, attempting to drink as much water as possible, and moving my body with some sort of exercise whenever I have a free afternoon/evening.
What are your Core 5? Why does self-care need to be a priority for educators? What are your essential self-care practices?
ReplyDeleteCore 5:
-faith
-family
-health
-my home
-helping others
Self-care is important for educators just like it is for parents. You can't take care of kids and help meet their needs if you have nothing to give of yourself. It is hard to pour from an empty cup, right? We must take care of ourselves so we can better take care of our students. For me personally, exercise is a great tool that makes me feel good but I struggle to find time for it some days. I also have to make sure I drink and eat enough during the day. The days I don't because I was too busy are often days I struggle to be my best.
What are your Core 5? Why does self-care need to be a priority for educators? What are your essential self-care practices?
ReplyDeleteSelf-care - Faith/Health/Exercise
Family/Friends
Home
Hobbies
Explore
Self-care needs to be a priority for educators because if we don't take care of ourselves first, no one else will. If we're not our best, we can be our best, and no one will receive our best. As educators, we should be examples to the minds we're educating; if we're not able to hold ourselves together, or show how to put ourselves back together, then the students won't learn to either.
My practices are, shamefully, non-existent. I have good intentions to put my own self-care at the top of my list, but honestly, work and students tend to dominate, even over my own family, which leaves me feeling like I'm giving my own children the leftovers. This was the hardest school year for me mentally, and I promise to myself NOTHING will come before my family again.
My Core 5 are:
ReplyDelete1. Family
2. Health
3. Faith
4. Self Improvement
5. Work
Self care needs to be a priority for educators because we give so much of ourselves mentally, emotionally, and physically teaching that we will burn out if we don't take the time to refuel ourselves. My essential self-care practices are taking time for myself to relax or do something I enjoy everyday, making sure I do some kind of exercise and try my best to eat healthy.
What are your Core 5?
ReplyDeleteFamily, faith, health, friends, and work
Why does self-care need to be a priority for educators? We give so much to ourselves in teaching, we need to keep ourselves healthy in order to continue to give to others. Both our students and coworkers need us to be at our best so we can continue to give without burning out.
What are your essential self-care practices? I love spending time with my husband and kids, I enjoy my coffee/me time on my commute each morning, I try to go for walks with my girls or husband before supper, I'm trying to eat healthier, and I occasionally treat myself to getting my nails done.
What are your Core 5?
ReplyDeleteFamily, health, friends, work, and faith
Why does self-care need to be a priority for educators?
Self-care needs to be a priority for educators, so we can continue to give to others without burning out.
What are your essential self-care practices?
My essential self-care practices include spending time with family, going for walks, getting rest, and having a cup of coffee.
1-Children
ReplyDelete2-Husband
3-Work
4-Friends/Extended Family
5-Household
Self-care needs to be a priority in education to avoid educator burnout. Personally, self-care looks like plenty of rest at night and time to relax in the evenings and weekends.
The first of my core 5 is to put the Lord in my life right away. Even if it is only 5 minutes. When I do this my relationships and valuable priorities seem to fall into place so much easier. My 2nd Core is Rest. I have been struggling with some health issues. You cannot perform at your optimum at anything, when you do not feel well or are tired. My 3rd core is Family. Am I communicating and listening? Am I tending to needs? My 4th core is my home. Right now we are remodeling. This can be super stressful. This is our place of Live, Laugh and Love, of course it's important. My 5th Core is our animals. We love our animals and they do so much for our hearts.
ReplyDeleteSelf care is important as a teacher because I believe we have more power than we sometimes know, to either make or destroy somebody's day. We need to remain conscious of how we are treating our students at all times. If we are struggling with burnout this can become an issue. My self-care practices are making sure I get a little Faith everyday, eating well, getting outside, spending time with my husband, soaking in tub.
What are your Core 5? Why does self-care need to be a priority for educators? What are your essential self-care practices?
ReplyDelete1) God/prayer/faith
2)Immediate Family
3)Extended Family/Close Friends
4)Exercise/Healthy Meals
5)Work at home and school/organized and productive
Self- care needs to be a priority, not just for educators but for all jobs/people. If we don't first take care of our needs, it is impossible to heartfully and truly care for others without distractions, exhaustion, or negative vibes. When we are taken care of and content and healthy/happy with ourselves, we can far better meet the needs of others both at home and work.
I do several things for self-care. During the week, it is being sure to cook some healthy meals (my husband usually does the meals) and eating as a family. It gives me peace to know we all gave some of our busy day to the people that mean the most to us and knowing my family all was provided with a healthy meal makes me feel accomplished and at peace, no matter what kind of day I have had. Knowing that we are able to pay for groceries and the warm, cozy home we live in is a continual reminder how blessed I really am. On Saturday, I recharge by cleaning (deep cleaning) if I have time. Then we usually relax and order out - keeping the kitchen clean for one night of the week. Then Sunday, I get restored mentally with the readings/sermon at church and my cold iced coffee and breakfast with my family after.
Relationship with God
ReplyDeleteRelationship with my husband
Relationship with my boys
Relationship with myself (Exercise/self care/eating)
Relationship with others
It is vital to make sure we are coming from a place that is fufilling and meaningful. We aren't the truest version of ourselves if we are not taking care of ourself. It is crucial to helping others that we come from a place of fufillment to ensure we are bringing the best we can to those interactions. It isn't always easy and we can't always be "on" but I have found that when I recognize that in myself I allow the relationships I have be more meaningful.
My favorite place in my house is our front porch. (I am actually here right now) When the weather permits you will find me here. I can just sit and listen. There is not a more relaxing place for me that the porch.
1. My wife
ReplyDelete2. My kids/grandkids
3. My mom
4. My health
5. My friends
Self-care is important, but I tend to ignore it because it has been such an abused term, in my opinion. I think what it has become is an excuse to be lazy, but I understand that isn't the intent. It is important to take care of your physical and mental health so that you have the ability to do your job well and be there for your students and for your family. For me self-care means taking time for myself by getting enough sleep and putting distractions aside.
My Core 5 are: 1) my children 2) my husband 3) my health 4) my faith 5) my house
ReplyDeleteSelf-care needs to be a priority for educators because we can not help our students if our needs are not being meet.
My essential self-care practices are being outside, moving around even if it is up and down the stairs for a few minutes, having complete quiet time, reading, and something with music (singing, playing piano, dancing, etc.)
My core five are:
ReplyDelete1. My family (husband, kids, dad and in-laws)
2. My health
3. My friends
4. My home
5. Work
Self-Care needs to be a priority for educators because we do have stressfull jobs that require a lot of us. Not only do we have to educate young people, we have multiple hats we wear throughout the day. We need to make self-care a focus so we don't get burned out. My essential self-care practices are preparing healthy meals for my family, finding time to exercise, reading good books, listening to music and finding time to travel.
I appreciated the author's explanation that self care is something that is actually healthy for you - not doing frivolous things and calling it "self-care".
ReplyDeleteMy core five are:
1. Intentional time with my husband and son.
2. Involvement in the life of the body of the church.
3. My relationship with God - being in the Word and spending time in prayer.
4. Teaching the teens well.
5. Keeping my home in order - healthy meals, healthy living environment, etc.
Self care is important for educators because we need to take care of ourselves in order to not burn out. If we are hanging on by a thread, it will affect our teaching and thus affect our students.
My Core five are:
ReplyDelete1. My personal relationship with God
2. My relationships with family
3. Healthy habits-eating healthy, exercising, sleep
4. Maintaining my home
5. Work-doing my best for my students
Self care is so important for teachers because we are constantly giving to others. We need to be at our best so we can give them our best.
Some of my essential self care practices are getting up early, eating breakfast, and having a cup of tea as I read my Bible and do my devotions. Others include exercising, staying connected with family and friends, finding a little down time for myself each day.
My Core 5:
ReplyDelete1. My relationship with God
2. My family (spouse, children, parents, siblings)
3. My health (exercise and healthy eating)
4. A calm, clean home
5. relationships with friends
Self care is extremely important for educators because we are constantly giving to others. We need to take care of ourselves so we can be the best version of ourselves when with our students.
My self care practices are getting up earlier to exercise and have a cup (or 2) of coffee in silence. If it's nice outside, I love to sit on the front porch enjoying the beginnings of the day. I also try to give myself about 5-10 minutes of "me" time in the evening. It may be just a short walk around the block, sitting in the massage chair with a book, anything that lets me just breathe a bit without the distraction of a couple of toddlers. :-)
My core five:
ReplyDeleteMy family (husband and children)
Reading recreationally (I teach English, so I want to read more than just the books I teach)
Exercise (running/walking/yoga)
Eating healthful foods
Extended family/friends
Work
Self-care needs to be a priority for educators because “you can’t pour from an empty cup” (255). We have to take care of ourselves in order to be there for our families and our students. I sometimes think of teaching high school students as being an emotional punching bag. Throughout my day, I’ll see students who are angry because they failed a test last period, sad because they just had a fight with their boyfriend, or excited/unable to focus because the cast list for the school play is about to be posted. I’m taking in all of their emotions while they’re in my classroom, and if I’m not listening to and taking care of my own needs, I’m less able to be there for my students.
The list above are the places in my life that truly fill my cup and help me find balance in my life. I gain energy from spending time with my family and friends, reading, exercising, and eating well. During the school year, I find it fulfilling to plan lessons for my classes, but during most of the summer, I try to just soak up time with my loved ones and be present.
Core 5:
ReplyDelete1. Faith
2. Family
3. Friends
4. My home
5. My Health
Self care is important because we need to care for ourselves in order to care for others. It is a way to decompress and give to ourselves when we are constantly giving to others. I like to watch a movie alone, go for a drive or get a mani/pedi.
My top five would be as follows:
ReplyDelete1. Immediate family (husband and kids)
2. Extended family and close friends (parents, nieces, nephews, etc.)
3. Work/Volunteering
4. "Homemaking" -- cooking, cleaning, mowing, daily schedules, etc.
5. Exercise, rest, sleep
Self-care needs to be a priority for teachers, because generally, the types of people who are passionate about teaching, who love the job and the kids, are the same types of people who tend to have trouble setting boundaries and saying no; the type of people who care a lot about others at the expense of themselves.
My morning routine -- getting up earlier than everyone else, making coffee, planning out my day, making lists, puttzing around the kitchen, maybe even reading --without having to talk to a single other person, without having to answer a text or an email or a phone call or a questions -- that time is so very necessary to me! That's probably my most consistent self-care routine.
Core 5:
ReplyDelete1. Connection with God
2. Connection with husband and son
3. Connection with extended family (aging mother, etc)
4. Work
5. Home
Self care is important for educators because without it, we can become unbalanced--constantly looking for better ways to teach a concept, grading essays throughout the evenings, and giving our students more focus than ourselves or our families. In the end, it will backfire and we can feel frustrated and burnt out.
My self-care: morning coffee time with hubby, reading time, and thrifting.
My core 5
ReplyDelete1. Relationship with my husband and daughters
2. Eating healthy
3. Exercising my mind and body
4. Work
5. Screens/Social Media balance
Self-care is important for everyone and should be a priority for all, especially educators, because we cannot and should not be expected to do our best work when we are physically and emotionally exhausted. We need to take care of ourselves before we can take care of others. As the book said, "You can't pour from an empty cup"
My self-care practices include game night with my husband and daughters, taking a long bubble bath, and going on a walk with my dog.
1. Faith
ReplyDelete2. Relationships with family
3. Relationships with friends
4. Exercising and eating healthy
5. Work
Self care is so important for educators. I find that educators take so much on, that they need to take time for themselves otherwise they are going to get burned out. I have found myself getting burnt out at times, and I need to remember that it is okay to say no to something and to continue to take time for myself. Some ways that I practice self care is going on a walk, relaxing with a good book, watching one of my favorite movies or shows, and spending time with those that I love the most.
What are your Core 5? Why does self-care need to be a priority for educators? What are your essential self-care practices?
ReplyDelete1. Family
2. Friends
3. Work
4. Health - Sleep/Rest/Exercise
5. Home
Self-care is an essential part of every educators life in my eyes, because if we don't take care of ourselves, how can we care for and take care of our students? We need to show up for them everyday and it can be hard to do when we don't take care of ourselves first. I feel as educators, we take on so much responsibility that we often forget we need to be responsible for ourselves and our health and well-being, too. Some things I do for self-care are getting my nails done every so often, reading, baking, and leaving school most nights at a decent time and not working for hours on end (except 1).
What are your Core 5? Why does self-care need to be a priority for educators? What are your essential self-care practices?
ReplyDeleteMy Core 5
1: Faith
2: Family
3: Home
4: Work
5: Social Media/Screens
Self-care is important so that we can take care of others, too. Talking about not getting enough sleep and then being short/impatient with students the next day really resonated with me. I am terrible at taking care of myself, but it is a goal of mine to not feel guilty about taking time for me and my needs. I like the idea of scheduling down time/me time so I don't feel guilty for doing it since it's on my list of things to do.
Things I do for self care are: play the piano, listen to 90's music (lol), read a book, watch a movie or TV show (just an episode or 2). Other things I'd like to incorporate more into my self-care routine: spending time with friends, going to see a play/musical, go to big/memorable events like MLB games or concerts. I really enjoy them once I'm there, but the energy expenditure at the beginning of it often keeps me from pursuing those interests.
What are your Core 5?
ReplyDeleteMy Core 5
1. Faith
2. Husband/Family
3. Work
4. Health/Sleep/Self-care
5.Home
Why does self-care need to be a priority for educators?
Self-care is very important in caring for ourselves in order to be the best for others, and not feeling guilty about it. That is something that I have been working on for many years. I have realized that if I don't have the sleep/rest I need, that is when I become out of sorts, and I cannot focus as I should. So, I have learned to budget my time at work, and just say, 'no'. The work will be there tomorrow. It's not the end of the world, and I have learned to accept this. I take one pile of papers at a time.
What are your essential self-care practices?
My essential self-care practices is spending time with my husband and discussing things that happened. I love to take out my acrylics and paint a picture for my classroom, or for my home, whichever inspires me. Sometimes I have the joy of selling my art to colleagues or acquaintances. Many times on the weekend, I will take out my historical non-fiction book and have a good read to escape the daily routine. My goal this year is to go to the gym 3x's a week and walk.
1. Faith
ReplyDelete2. Spouse/Family
3. Home
4. Health
Self-care needs to be a priority for educators because they spend so much of their time giving from themselves to others and taking care of others.
Some of my essential self-care practices include spending time with friends and extended family, exercising, time for relaxation, reading, date nights with my husband.
What are your Core 5? Why does self-care need to be a priority for educators? What are your essential self-care practices?
ReplyDeleteCore 5: Family-Faith-Volunteering-Exercise-Healthy Eating Habits
Self care needs to be a priority because if you don't care of yourself first then it is nearly impossible to take care of others. Some of self-care practices are running/walking in the outdoors, quiet me time (reading a book, watching a movie that I like), date night with my husband, quality time with my dad.
My core 5:
ReplyDelete1- Husband and kids
2- Faith
3- Self care
4- Work
5- Screens/social media
Self-care is so important. If you aren't your best self and taking care of you, then you can't take care of others. As teachers, we can't do our best for our students, if we can't do our best for us. My self care practices are reading a book, journaling, playing pickleball with friends, strolling around Target, etc.
My Core 5
ReplyDelete1. Family - Husband & 3 Sons
2. Extended Family
3. Faith
4. Wellness - mind, body, and soul
5. Work - accomplishing what is truly important in the workday
Self-care is a must. I need to be the best version of myself in order to give my best to others (students and family). I can't pour out from an empty cup. My self-care practices involve having a massage every 3 months, reading, daily devotion reading from the book "Be Still and Know", and sitting on my deck swing overlooking the lake (sunrises and sunsets are an added bonus).
My Core 5 are:
ReplyDelete1. Relationship with my wife
2. Relationship with my children
3. Work
4. Exercise
5. Eating healthy
Self-care definitely needs to be a high priority for educators especially because of the hectic pace of our workday. Because teaching takes such an emotional and physical toll, we need to engage in self-care practices to afford us the mental and physical energy to do what we need to for our students. Otherwise, we may suffer burn-out and be frustrated by the many demands placed on us
daily.
Some of my essential self-care practices are listening to a podcast during my school lunch break, playing my guitar and learning to play the piano some weeknights and over the weekend, getting 7-8 hours of sleep each night, and reading before going to bed.
1. Faith
ReplyDelete2. Family
3. Helping others
4. Home
5. Self-care
Taking care of myself is something that I'm working on. It's hard to fit in when you get busy with school, volunteering, my kids, and now grandkids. I do enjoy journaling, being outside, and riding bike.
My Core 5 are:
ReplyDelete1. Faith
2. Family
3. Sleep
4. Screen time/Social media
5. Hobbies
Self-care needs to be a priority for teachers because the job doesn’t stop when the kids leave the building. It’s easy to spend too much time thinking about school related topics, so it’s important for teachers to take time for themselves. My essential self-care practices include listening to music, watching a TV show or movie, reading, exercising, and crafting. These activities help me decompress after a long day, and they help me get my mind off of the stressful parts of my job.
Self-care is something that I struggle with, this book was a great read for me because it continued to reinforce the fact that I need to put my well-being at a higher priority level than I do at the moment.
ReplyDeleteI feel like I have become a little burnt-out the past couple of years so I think my situation is a prime example of why self-care is so important for educators. If we aren't the best version for ourselves, there is no possible way we will be able to be the best possible teacher for our students consistently.
With that being said, my core 5 currently:
- Being active with my children and wife
- Taking time for reflection and quiet
- Working in my yard/garden
- Connecting with my mom and siblings (Dad passed away in April 2023)
Some of my essential self-care practices that happen naturally are walks/playing with my dog, good sleep, video games (don't have much time anymore for them but when there is downtime, it is a nice release).
What are your Core 5? Why does self-care need to be a priority for educators? What are your essential self-care practices?
ReplyDelete1. Spiritual reflection & praise
2. Family
3. Quiet time reading, on a project, or sitting
4. Sunshine time
I know this list is rough, but it's a work in progress for me. Self-care has to be a priority for teachers because it's in our nature to take care of everyone else before ourselves. Our days are packed with giving, problem-solving, planning, putting out fires, etc., and we have to take care of ourselves in order to avoid burnout.
Some of my self-care practices include riding my Harley, working outside, cooking for my family, losing myself in a good book, and soaking in a tub. Some of those change based on the season, but I am getting better at taking time for myself and saying NO at work and elsewhere.
My core 5: family-extended also, work, clean home, exercising, sleep
ReplyDeleteSelf care needs to be a priority because I have to be on all day every day when I am at school. I can't go into school not being my best self for the students and that starts with taking care of my mental, physical, and emotional space My self-care practices are waking up with plenty of time, exercising, getting outside into the sun, watching one TV show to unwind, and listening to some songs while driving.
What are your Core 5?
ReplyDeleteMy Core 5 as of right now are:
1. Relationship with husband
2. Relationship with my kids
3. Self-care/exercise
4. Work
5. Healthy eating
Why does self-care need to be a priority for educators?
Self-care needs to be a priority for educators, because we have a tough job! We wear many different hats during the school day. We have a lot of work that happens outside of the actual teaching time - planning, prepping materials, data analysis, grading, paperwork, meetings, etc. Teaching alone is a stressful and overwhelming job, and then we go home and have many expectations there too. Since COVID, we have heard a lot from admin and higher-ups in the district that we should practice self-care. It is easier said then done. Burnout is real, and I now have experience with that.
What are your essential self-care practices?
Reading is my #1 essential self-care practice. Music (listening to, playing handbells, and singing) is another self-care practice. I think that conversations with others (especially my sister) would be a third self-care practice. Beyond that, I am not sure and will have to do more observing to see what else I can add to my list.
Core 5
ReplyDelete1. Relationship with my husband/kids
2. Self Care- Eating healthy/working out
3. Spending time with friends
4. Work
We were very fortunate with our previous administrator that really did prioritize self-care! She always encouraged us to just take the time we needed for ourselves! I think as educators we often put this on the back burner bc we dont have "time" for self care. I often feel guilty taking a day when I dont feel good and often just try and push thru the day when I know I should be at home resting.
My self care practices are just relaxing by reading a book or even just watching a movie. I love to sit outside on our patio, drink a cup of coffee, and just relax! I have also tried getting more exercise in and LOVE going for walks!
Core 5
ReplyDelete1. Faith
2. Family
3. Health
4. Work
5. Friends
My self care includes walking the dogs before work. This is really a time for me to think about my day without interruptions. It also gets me out in nature which I love. My classroom has no windows and nature is so important to me. This morning with nature and God and my dogs is important. An area I'd like more balance in is healthy eating.
What are your Core 5? Why does self-care need to be a priority for educators? What are your essential self-care practices?
ReplyDeleteCore 5:
1- Family/Relationships
2- Faith
3- Health
4-Connections
5- Responsibilities
Self care HAS to be a priority for educators because we spend all day, all week, all YEAR giving to our students, families, co-workers, admin, etc. Without self care, we risk burning out. Burning out in our careers, with our families, with ourselves. My essential self-care practices are getting outside, exercising, spending time with my immediate family and extended families.
My core 5:
ReplyDelete1. Family
2. Faith
3. Health
4. Exercising
5. Work
Self-care is critical to educators because we give so much of ourselves every day to others that we need to have a source from which we can give to them. If we continually drain ourselves everyday, we have nothing left to give our students. This is why teacher burnout is such a real concern. We need to make ourselves a priority which is very difficult for many of us because by nature we are givers who want to do all we can to help others.
My essential self care practices will include: playing more with my kids, reading/listening to more books, running more, and leaving work AT work.
Core 5:
ReplyDelete1. Husband and Kids
2. Exercising
3. Nourishing my body
4. Home
5. Work
Self-care is important for educators because without it, we would lose ourselves. We have always been told that sleep will make us feel better and while that is true, that is not the end-all, be-all. I think that self-care is knowing yourself enough to know what you need and when you need it. While sleep may definitely help, maybe a walk in the morning sun or washing your face or reading a book is what you really need in that moment for a "recharge." These will be some of my essential self care practices - washing face in the morning and night, starting my morning with some physical activity, reading either in the morning or before bed, and spending more time being present for my family and putting the phone down.
My core 5:
ReplyDelete1. Family including my husband and kids
2. Faith
3. Exercise
4. Health
5. Sleep
Self-care is huge for educators. It can be hard to leave work at work especially when you coach and your own kids are part of the school system. That can be a blessing and a curse. But if self care is not taken the effects of stress/ fatigue are taken out on the students and even worse your own family.
I need exercise and some sunshine. I taught in a new school building for 2 years with no windows, it was depressing. I finally got a room with windows and I can’t believe the difference in my over attitude throughout the day. Also having meaningful conversations with my kids and husband and praying with the. Is must everyday.
My Core 5:
ReplyDelete1. Immediate family relationships/connections
2. Work
3. Time for exercise/movement
4. Meditation/down time
5. Nourishing my body
My essential self-care practices:
-walking outdoors, fresh air, sounds of nature
-hot bath/professional massage
-phone calls w/ parents & adult children
-cat naps/moments of silence
-cuddle time with my dog
Self-care needs to be a priority for educators so that we still have educators left in the future. A career in education can quickly lead to a chronically unbalanced lifestyle if teachers do not prioritize themselves and keep their most valued people/things in the forefront. Unfortunately, I know from experience. This type of job comes with so many layers and demands that it is easy to get lost in those expectations and demands and feel helpless to change it. However, with the right mindset and tools, educators can help themselves avoid burnout and have career longevity while still getting to focus on what is really most important. As Watson points out, we are all easily replaceable at work, but there are some roles in our lives where we are not. Self-care can help educators be the best they can be for those most important roles.
1. Family
ReplyDelete2. Friends
3. Time for hobbies
4. Quiet alone time
Self care is a mantra that we are told we need in our lives as educators -- frequently. It is true of course, but we aren't often given helpful or concrete means of doing so by the people who tell us to practice self care. The advice to make deliberate choices and habits that help us take care of ourselves is more helpful than a lot of the "self care" snacks, gift cards and other empty gestures I have seen in the past.
To address my core 4, I have some quite time to myself each day -- sometimes it is even just shutting my classroom door at the end of the work day to have some time getting small tasks done without all of the sensory overload that can be happening in a classroom. Sometimes it is a bit of time in my own quiet room before joining my son for time hanging out together. My family commits to spending at least one meal all of us together a week, so I regularly get to see and spend time with my parents, siblings, and their kids. I have standing plans with a group of friends once a week. We know not everyone can be there every week, but we also know that it is always available. The one thing that I do definitely need to be more deliberate with is setting aside time for hobbies over more mindless tasks. These are the things that help us recharge and not get sucked into the trauma and exhaustion that our jobs generate, so I will really commit to spending time this year working on this self care balance -- at home and at school.
1. Family
ReplyDelete2. Exercise
3. Down Time
4. Work
5. Eating
I think self care needs to be a priority for educators because the job of teaching young people can be all consuming. It is easy to get caught up in trying to do everything and do everything well at work. This leads to an unhealthy life if you have anything else you care about. As educators, we need to make sure that we do well at our job but it cannot be the only thing we do well at in our lives. I need to get better at my practices because I do not reflect on them frequently enough. Reading this book has given me several takeaways that I look forward to incorporating into my life!
1. Family--husband, connecting with adult children, dogs
ReplyDelete2. Extended family--making time for both of our aging parents
3. Health--exercise & time to make healthy meals
4. Spiritual & Emotional health--attending worship
5. Work--being faithful to the students and the content
Self-care needs to be a priority for educators so that we can continue to enjoy our work, students, and collegues. We are also an example to many young people and self-care is important for everyone. We can share our experience with self-care as a way to educate and empower others.
My self-care practices include:
Daily walks with my husband and dogs. This is a wonderful time to connect and decompress.
Leaving school at 4:15. Last year I finally gave myself permission to not grade every assignment. I also have accepted the minimum viable product as good enough. I believe that teaching is a calling, but it is also my job and my contract says that I only need to be present 7:30-4:15. I finally can leave at 4:15 without feeling guilty.
I would like to implement a Friday hobby session--giving myself permission to spend a morning doing a project rather than household chores.
My Core 5
ReplyDelete1. Family
2. Faith
3. Making Connnections with Friends
4. Health/Exercise
5. Books/Hobbies
Self-care is important for educators. You can not be your best for the students if you are working on fumes. Exhaustion will get the best of you overtime and students will not receive the education and care that they deserve from their teachers.
My essential self-care practices are spending time with my granddaughters, making it more of a priority to walk more regularly, get more sleep each night, taking time to do something relaxing and not working all the time, and putting aside distractions.
What are your Core 5? Why does self-care need to be a priority for educators? What are your essential self-care practices?
ReplyDeleteMy Core 5
1. Family – Husband, kids, parents, siblings, dogs!
2. Work/Work Team – I love my job and the team I work with. I receive so much support from my team.
3. Exercise/Sleep – I need to be better about this to keep myself healthy and rested – good balance of both of these.
5. Volunteering/Discipleship – Helping the community/others as I can. Volunteering, donating, lending, etc.
Self-Care is getting time before bed (after my kids go to bed) to finish up any loose ends for the day. I dislike going to bed when there are still things to do: laundry, dishes in the sink, messes to tidy up, etc. It is important for me to take care of those things so I don’t feel anxious and lose sleep over it.
What are your Core 5? Why does self-care need to be a priority for educators? What are your essential self-care practices?
ReplyDeleteMy Core 5
1. Faith
2. Relationship with husband
3. Health
4. Home
5. Work
I think in any profession self-care needs to be a priority so that you don't run the risk of burn-out. When we are not in-tune to the things that rejuvenate us and bring joy our life, jobs, relationships, etc. suffer. We feel frazzled and unable to accomplish our tasks.
My forms of self-care are making sure I carve out time to get in physical activity. This is done at the gym, or I make time to connect with my husband by going on long bike rides. Meal prepping is important in making sure I feel my best. It is important for me to keep on top of my home. I do not obsess about getting everything done if I am stretch elsewhere, but simple acts of cleaning at least one thing and lighting a candle in the space make me feel at peace.
To make sure I connect with my husband, we go on Saturday coffee dates to touch base and address any upcoming tasks, issues, or events. When I do not keep on top of these practices, I definitely fall into practices that do not serve me.
What are your Core 5?
ReplyDelete1. My relationship with my son and husband.
2. Exercise/health
3. Hobbies
4. Screen time
5. Work
Why does self-care need to be a priority for educators?
Not just educators but any career where you are constantly giving (mental and emotional support, physical support, est...-a prominent heart chakra) self-care is a necessity. But, in all actuality all career choices need to be mindful of overwork and burnout. The old saying "You can't pour from and empty cup." fits here. If you yourself are not aware of your own social emotional wellbeing you can't support other people. When we are empty and feel like our cup is not being filled we get crabby and resentful and are not capable of giving our best.
What are your essential self-care practices? I'm still working on making self care a priority and I have made improvements. One of my biggest things is doing activities that I find therapeutic (paddleboarding, sewing, crochet, baking, est... ). For me self care is not about sitting still and doing nothing (bubble baths, massages, getting my nails done). It's about activities that nourish my soul. Something that I have really had to force myself to make as a priority is sleep.
My Core 5
ReplyDelete1. Family - Husband & daughter and extended family
2. My Faith and Spiritual Well-Being
3. My friends and spending quality time with them
4. Exercise - helps with my mental health and physical health
5. Work - being present with my students
Self-care needs to be a priority for educators because of burnout. Essential self-care practices for me are my core-5.
ReplyDeleteWhat are your Core 5? Why does self-care need to be a priority for educators? What are your essential self-care practices?
1. Wife, family and faith
2. Quiet time
3. Eating healthy
4. Good sleep habits
5. work, both home and away from home
Educators need to focus on self care in order to keep themselves healthy. Most educators tend to put everyone else first and care for others needs before they think of themselves. We want to be at our best for others and that does require time for ourself.
Something I don't always do a good job, and a core 5 value, is fitness. At my age, it is obvious to me that I need to make it a priority if I am to be at my best for others. Something I do to start the day is a daily devotional. I sit at the counter with my coffee and spend time in the Bible. It centers me and I always find it a little nugget to take with me to school.
What are your Core 5? Why does self-care need to be a priority for educators? What are your essential self-care practices?
ReplyDeleteFamily
Faith
Work
Hobbies/Time Outside
Rest/Down Time
If all your energy and focus go into work, burnout is about the only result you will get. I notice that the more stress I have at work, the more time I need for hobbies. Taking a step back and looking at priorities is a wise choice. I think that's been a gradual realization that's brought me to this book. It seems that so many people are running in multiple directions and I just need to step back and not get in that race.
I enjoy my morning walks with my dog while drinking my travel mug of coffee. It gives me a chance to get in a good frame of mind for school. Spending outdoor time makes me feel closer to God and we have great conversations on those walks. . .
What are your Core 5? Why does self-care need to be a priority for educators? What are your essential self-care practices?
ReplyDelete1. Husband, kids, faith
2. Extended family, friends
3. Preparing meals for my family
4. Taking care of bodies
5. Work (at home and at school)
Self-care needs to be a priority for educators because we are constantly giving so much of ourselves to others. It is so true when they say that you cannot pour from an empty cup. We have to care for ourselves enough, so that we can continue to give and help those around us.
Getting enough sleep is the best thing that I can do for myself. Also, spending time in the evenings relaxing and reading a book is another thing that always makes me feel better. As difficult as it can be at times, we have to make ourselves a priority.
Core 5
ReplyDeleteRelationship with family (Husband and daughters)
Faith
Work - Teaching and sometimes a second job
Health Habits - Eating and Exercise
Down-time Hobbies, Social Media,
Self-care needs to be a priority for educators because their job really comes down to caring for others. How can you give if your cup is empty?
My essential self-care practices include enough sleep, family connections, time with pets, a good makeup and hair routine (makes me feel good to be put together), meds regularly, trying to eat healthier, hobbies when inspired, exercising some, and on a bad day, it might be curled up with my pets until my family comes home to hang out with.
My Core 5:
ReplyDelete1. Family (husband and kids)
2. Extended Family
3. Health of my mind, body, soul
4. Organized, clean home
5. Quiet time to myself
I believe self care is so important for everyone, but especially those who work with children. One needs to be healthy and feeling good in order to give the best to their kids. My self-cafe practices are to go for walks, work in my yard, and read.
Core 5:
ReplyDelete1. Family-husband, grandchildren, adult children
2. Home-well-maintained yard and house
3. Building a legacy in my family
4. Building a legacy in my school
5. Time for self including friends, exercise, rest, hobbies
Self-care needs to be a priority for educators. I always think of the phrase of not being able to pour from an empty cup. Education can drain you dry! To be passionate about teaching, you need to be passionate about taking care of yourself. My favorite way to decompress and find distraction is reading. I love Words with Friends. I listen to music, walk, mow, meet friends for lunch, get facials and manicures, and just choose things and people that make me happy!
Core 5:
ReplyDelete1. Husband
2. My children
3. Family (mom/dad/brother/sister/cousins) & Friends
4. My living space
5. Myself - exercise, doing a puzzle, reading a book, or just straight up getting to sit outside by myself with silence.
Self-care needs to be a priority for educators because we work with people on a daily basis. We need to ensure we have the patience to help kids learn and help kids feel connected in a positive way. If we are off balance then our students will not be able to learn in the most effective way.
My essential self-care practices mostly include being by myself. I like to sit outside in my rocking chair and either listen to music or sit with silence. I like to think and I need that time to process things. I also like to run, it's usually when I'm feeling the best about myself. Other than being alone, I do like to meet up with friends and laugh and play games and let loose a little bit. That is definitely another self-care practice.
My Core 5:
ReplyDelete1. family
2. pets
3. exercising
4. sleep and health
5. Faith
Self-care is crucial for educators. Our job revolves around serving others, leaving us with little time for ourselves during the workday. When we take work home, we further reduce our personal time. This situation is quite different from typical jobs. For my essential self-care practices, I make sure to get some type of physical activity every day, and then leave time to do other things I enjoy such as working on a puzzle, spending time with my nieces and nephew, or playing with my dogs.
Family
ReplyDeleteAlone time
Health
Home
Work
Self care is critical. I try to come home each night and right away do something by myself for myself.
1. Relationship with the Lord
ReplyDelete2. Sleep and rest for me
3. The house being clean (yes this affects my mental/emotional state daily. At times clutter adds to a feeling of out of control and heightens my emotions)
4. Time with kids and husband
Self-care is important. You can't fill up someone else's cup if your own is empty. Finding time to read for myself can be a huge game changer for me. My husband gifted me a robot vacuum too and I cannot tell you how wonderful it is to come home to a vacuumed home since it happens when we're gone! It makes a difference.
The Core 5 of my life are as follows:
ReplyDelete1. to make sure the family and the dog is taken care of and has what they need to have a good day.
2. I need to have my plan established the night before to not feel rushed in the morning before the students arrive.
3. Giving my best to my students and career during the day
4. Finding time to manage the chaos of our schedules when school is done
5. Finding a way to disengage if even for 15-20 minutes
Self-care is the last on my list. I need to work on this part, but at least when I do decide to break free from the itinerary, I have been fairly successful. Sometimes just sitting in the basement in front of the fireplace, or taking the dog for a walk is all I can manage, but it is better than nothing.
My Core 5 are:
ReplyDelete1. Significant other
2. Alone time to relax
3. Exercise
4. Sleep/rest
5. Family
I believe self-care is important, which is why it 4 of my 5 Core 5 are related to self-care. I spend my time with the ones I love and doing what I love as often as I can. So much of our time is given to others, but it is so important to take the time we need. If we don't do that, then the time we try to give to others isn't as significant as it could be. Our minds are elsewhere and we are less in the moment than we should be. As far as self-care as an educator, that is much tougher for me. I do find myself bringing work home every night and getting on the verge of burnout many times throughout the year. I am conscious of this and am continually trying to find ways to work on that. The one thing I know I need, and I make sure I get, is a good night's sleep. That truly does impact a great majority of my day.
My Core 5 are:
ReplyDelete1. Relationship with my husband
2. Relationship with my children
3. Exercise
4. Eating healthy
5. My home
Self-care is important for teachers because if we don’t take care of ourselves, we can’t take care of our students. “We can’t pour from an empty cup.” We are our best version of ourselves when we are taking care of our needs.
My essential self care practices are spending quality time with my husband and kids. Taking time to read a good book. Eating healthy and exercising.
My Core 5 are:
ReplyDelete1. Relationship with Family - My husband, and kids
2. Extended Family and Friends - maintaining healthy communication of people I love
3. Discipleship - with students I teach and other friends
4. Faith - Praying, reading, and sharing
5. Rest - sleep, or taking time to myself
When these areas are in check it allows less stress and can free up more cultivating ideas to aide in better teaching practices. It allows for better moods when I am rested and at ease with the relationships in my life. Self-care practices are actually once I've taken care of family to have a little alone time to just unwind. I also enjoy playing volleyball, or softball. Time doesn't allow much of that right now but it is very therapeutic to play these sports. Baking is another past time that is comforting (eating the result is also enjoyable).
My Core 5:
ReplyDeleteMy husband
My kids
Exercise
My home
Eating healthy
Self-care needs to be a priority for educators so that we can be our best version of ourselves for our students. If we are not feeling fulfilled, we will struggle to give our students what they need. We will burn out quickly.
My essential self-care practices are spending time with my husband and kids. That is what makes me happiest. Exercising, spending time outside, and eating healthy are also very important to me.
My Core5
ReplyDelete1. My Husband
2. My kids
3. Healthy Habits (eating, working out)
4. Social Media (limiting myself with screentime-which hopefully would give me more time to read/journal)
5. Work
Self care is important for educators because we give so much of ourselves to others all day long. We work in a field that is often underappreciated and publicly talked about. Its not easy always being "Mrs. Teacher" everywhere you want to go. Its important to make sure you are "filling your cup" some how because you can't constantly give of yourself otherwise.
For me self care comes in the form of spending time with my kids, getting outside, and working around the farm with my husband. I know I need that time/place to disconnect from being Mrs. K. I would like to get better at prioritizing healthy eating/exercising as a form of self care and making sure I am spending time with other adults in my life as well.
My core 5
ReplyDelete1. My family
2. My pets
3. Sleep
4. Faith
5. Nutrition
Self care for teachers is very important because you are always serving others throughout your day and you don't have a lot of time for yourself. It is important you are getting what you need to avoid burnout.
My forms of self care include spending time with family, reading, and doing things for myself, such as getting a massage or retail therapy.
What are your Core 5? Why does self-care need to be a priority for educators? What are your essential self-care practices?
ReplyDeleteMy Core 5
1. My kids
2. My extended family and friends
3. Faith
4. Exercise
5. Nutrition
Self-care needs to be essential for educators because we deal with little humans. We make MANY decisions on their behalf every day. Ideally we serve others with patience and kindness. When we are practicing on-going self-care, we give them our best because our cups are full. MANY demands are placed on us and if we don't stay balanced we will reach burnout. Then everyone suffers, including our students.
My forms of self-care are walking, stretching, listening to music, catching with family and friends, reading and cooking.
What are your Core 5?
ReplyDelete1. Family
2. Friends
3. Pets
4. Sleep/Mental Health/Health
5. Home/Work
Self care is so important as educators. We need to be the best versions of ourselves, so we can give our students our best. Our cups need to be filled every day in order to fill students cups and help them succeed. We need to enrich ourselves so we can enrich others and teach them to be the best versions of themselves that they can be.
My essential five are:
ReplyDelete1. family and faith
2. friends
3. reading
4. sleep/rest
5. teaching
I feel that self-care is important because if you don't take care of yourself, how can you take care of others. My ideas of self-care are getting pedicures with my daughter, reading books of interest and just relaxing spending time with family and friends.
My Core 5 are:
ReplyDelete1. My family
2. My faith
3. My job
4. My house
5. Responding/Reading emails, mail, etc.
Self-care needs to be a priority for educators because all day every day they are busy taking care of others constantly. They put everyone first all day and that would wear anyone out. And, as the book states: You can't take care of others if you don't take care of yourself. So why is this so hard for me? I don't really have any self-care practices - isn't that sad? I just spend my evenings at home taking care of others and household duties and then hit the bed ready for tomorrow. Honestly, though, that is OK: as I'm happy and very healthy at the age of 62! :) So many of my friends are now sick and cannont enjoy retirement - I'm lucky!