By Jake Anthony
Because your schedule as a teacher is as packed as it is, if you hope to have any chance at you’ll incorporating self-care into your daily routine, you’ll have to be incredibly intentional. The steps below, in cooperation with the information found in the resource supported alongside this post will help any teacher practice meaningful self-care. First, give yourself permission to prioritize yourself. Acknowledge that you have needs and that your needs matter. Next, determine how you actually spend your time. Include everything you do in the day, such as work commitments, household chores, and socializing. Then, rank your commitments. Ensure the most important priorities, including self-care, top your list. Now, learn to say no. Evaluate each invitation and decide if you want to spend your time on that activity. You can also delegate responsibilities at work and at home. Assign various classroom tasks to students or incentivize your children to partake in additional household chores to allow you to find more free time for self-care. Just as you make time for work, meals, and sleep, take your self-care activities seriously and maintain consistency as best you can for it will make the most difference. For more information echoing this same sentiment, in addition to more self-care information for teachers, see the resource.
Teacher Self-Care 101, provided by Curriculum Associates; an organization with offerings specializing in children’s core curriculum math instruction.
