Recharge, Reflect, and Rejuvenate

Suzanne RogersBlog, Reflect Better, Self-Care, Teach Happier

TL;DR: Unplug from work and set boundaries for personal time. Recharge with hobbies and reflect on the past semester. Rejuvenate with mindfulness, healthy habits, and quality time with loved ones. It is time to recharge, reflect, and rejuvenate! Teaching is a rewarding yet demanding profession that often leaves educators mentally and physically exhausted when the holidays roll around. The break … Read More

S.P.R.I.N.G. into Savoring Breaks

Livia ChanBlog, Classroom Management, Self-Care, Student Engagement

TL;DR: Savor Breaks – Don’t just enjoy your breaks but truly savor them! Protect your time to take care of yourself by taking more breaks throughout your day. Relationship – Know yourself and ask, “Is this serving me?” Introspection – Dive into yourself, discover who you are, and how you best take care of yourself. Nurture – Cultivate love, joy, … Read More

‘Twas the Night Before Teaching

Sara JesseeBlog, Classroom Management, Teach Happier

TL;DR:  This post shares a poem that encompasses what goes through a teacher’s mind on a daily basis. [bctt tweet=”More rapid than new initiatives filling my plate / Illogical worries lined up at the gate / I’d planned on technology, what if the school lost power / Then we’d sit in the dark and learn nothing each hour” username=”TchrJessee”] ‘Twas … Read More