Resilience and regulation are essential components in education that lead to a variety of positive outcomes for teachers, staff, and students. Studies confirm that increased resilience “minimizes teachers' stress and burnout, improves their commitment, job satisfaction, well-being, instructional quality, work enjoyment, motivation, professional identity, retention, agency, self-efficacy, and so forth" (Brunetti, 2006; Doney, 2013; Richards et al., 2016). Resilience requires dedication and consistent practice. You are part of a district that truly cares about you: YOUR MENTAL HEALTH MATTERS! By building your resilience, you can better ensure a long, happy, and fulfilling career in education.
Resilience…
Improves teacher efficacy & mental health
Improves student academic performance & behavior
Improves school culture & environment
Builds community & connection
Is based on neuroscience research
Includes benefits that are long-term & transferable
Leads to a healthier, more positive, optimistic staff
Is culturally responsive & equitable
Affects student engagement and motivation
Regulation is the ability to manage, monitor, and react in a positive way to adapt to difficult situations in order to recalibrate behavior, emotions, thoughts, and energy. It can play an important role in relationships, well-being, and overall success in life. People who manage their emotions and control their behavior can better manage stress, deal with conflict, and achieve their goals. Emotional regulation practices enhance our ability to deal with difficult situations and manage our reactions. Making regulation a habit increases resilience and will help you to stay calm under pressure.
Emotional Regulation…
Improves focus, engagement, & motivation
Increases ability to cope with stress
Leads to healthier relationships
Helps with intentions, goal setting, & decision making
Facilitates clear communication
Leads to greater job/life satisfaction
Helps you to make healthier choices
Increases self-confidence & self-compassion
Enhances feelings of happiness, positivity, & optimism
Encourages flexibility & adaptability
Allows you to see challenges as opportunities
Increases your ability to see the good in others