06. Self Care for Teachers: Part 2- The How

If you want to be (and feel) your best both in and out of the classroom, self care shouldn’t be the last thing at the bottom of your to-do list. It should be your #1 responsibility. If teaching IS your life and you’re constantly feeling drained because there’s very little time for anything you love outside of school, you’re approaching your career backwards. It’s the time and space you give yourself outside of school that makes you the best teacher you can possibly be when you’re there. Self care should be your first priority if you want to be the best teacher, wife, husband, mom, dad, friend, or anything else. It’s what enables you to make your biggest contribution in the world. In this episode, you’ll learn: Why Self Care should be considered the #1 requirement at the top of your job description as a teacher. The surprising (or not so surprising) truth found in recent research studies on productivity and overworking. 3 steps to start adding more self care into your life in simple and practical ways…. with a short list you can write down and work off of right away. Want join a community of teachers who are exploring what it means to live your best life in AND out of the classroom?  Join our Chalk Full of Life Facebook Group:  Chalk Full of Life Facebook Group Let’s support each other with honest conversations about not being perfect, pursuing what matters most… and doing life together.