TL;DR: Diet culture is the way a society engages with the pursuit of thinness as a way of life and a value. Diet culture shows up in classrooms through physical classroom layouts. Allowing food during class helps students meet their basic needs before they learn. Ditch diet culture at school by making flexible seating more than a fad and eliminating … Read More
Self-Care Starts With YOU!
TL;DR: Understand your self-worth by becoming aware of the thoughts you have, accept yourself as you are today, acknowledge where you want to go, and take aligned action. Self-care actions include redefining what self-care looks like, celebrating yourself in the mirror, accepting your thoughts, listening to a podcast, dancing to your favorite song, and more! Over the past couple of … Read More
3 Ways to Stay Present During the Holiday Season
TL;DR: Stay present during the holiday season by not counting down to winter break, spreading acts of kindness, and creating a winter break memory book. Living in the present moment comes down to the mindset we hold, the language we use, and the actions we take. As Eckhart Tolle states, “Realize deeply that the present moment is all you ever … Read More
Therapy for Teachers: Let’s Talk About It
TL;DR: Educators can normalize prioritizing mental health, both in crisis and as a preventative measure, by considering therapy. Zoodoc, BetterHelp, and Talkspace are resources people can use if they are considering options for therapy. My 2020 New Year’s Resolution was simple: find a therapist, and commit to going regularly. I first met with Dr. Y in January. I found her … Read More
In the Trenches? What You Can Do to Pull Yourself Out!
TL;DR Summer gave us opportunities to learn and prepare, but plans changed for some. At this time in the year, teachers are stressed out. Dana Goodier has a new podcast, Out of the Trenches, where she speaks to guests about how they manage difficult situations with resiliency. 30-day challenge: Take care of yourself by taking breaks, do things for yourself, … Read More