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November

Put Your Records On | Take Care of You

“Girl, put your records on, tell me your favorite song. You go ahead, let your hair down. Sapphire and faded jeans, I hope you get your dreams. Just go ahead, let your hair down.”

-Ritt Momney

Put Your Records On | Take Care of You

How might you intentionally take care of you this month? Try to commit to at least one habit or action you can repeat throughout the month.

Teaching will take as much from you as you're willing to give it. The work is literally never finished. With that knowledge, it is important to know, understand and practice finding that perfect work-life balance. We know you're probably shaking your head right now wondering, "How am I supposed to practice this self care with so many demands on my plate?" We're giving you permission right here...Leave after the last student leaves and don't let anyone let you feel guilty about it! "Self-care is the root of resilience when you're dragging yourself toward winter break and your emotions are raw." You have the power to make intentional decisions to put your mental, emotional, spiritual and physical well-being at the forefront of our work.

Check out some of the strategies below to take care of you, put your records on in the month of November. Hang in there, Mentor 360 team. Lean on those around you!

Strategies to Take Care of You

How to Maintain Balance Through Uncertainty | Resilient Educator

The Easiest Exercises To Do Right At Your Desk | Resilient EducatorHere are a few exercises you can do right at your desk during your lunch break or free period to help decrease stress and to stay active.

Why teachers should make sleep a priorityAre you getting enough quality sleep? Here’s why it matters – and what you can do to get into a good routine

Why It’s So Hard for Teachers to Take Care of Themselves (and 4 Ways to Start)As a whole, teachers aren’t great about taking care of themselves. But that can change, and these four steps can help make that happen.

5 Grab-and-Go Breakfast Ideas for Teachers | Resilient EducatorThis week, March 5-9, is National School Breakfast Week. We often tell our students that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. But... raise your hand if you sometimes skip it yourself. Not anymore!

10 Relaxing Yoga Poses for Teachers; Alleviate Stress and Anxiety Relief | Resilient Educator

20+ Teacher Power Foods to Keep You Going - We Are TeachersA teacher’s day is so hectic sometimes eating well falls to the bottom of the priorities list. These teacher power foods can make the healthy difference.

Strategies to Cultivate Positive Self-Perception

10 Rules for Building a Stronger, More Positive Self-ImageOur self-image is in constant risk of being challenged. That’s why having a positive self-image is so critical to our well-being. Start following these 10 rules to start building a stronger, more positive self-image today.

7 Ways to Control Your Thoughts and Master Your Mind | Resilient Educator

Positive Daily Affirmations: Is There Science Behind It?Daily positive affirmations can be a super-refreshing way to use self-talk, to turn around negative internal messages and motivate ourselves instead

Keeping Positive Through Hard Times | Resilient Educator

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