Creating Routines

Self-Care Routine: How to Build OneSelf-care routines are essential to keep you from getting burned out. Here's a step-by-step process on how to build a self-care routine.

September Focus

Create Routines!

We do an awesome job of creating and reinforcing routines that support the social-emotional well-being of our students, but we often neglect ourselves. This month, we want you to make this a priority-find those moments where you feel like you need the most support and create routines that promote your own self-care.

Explore the resources we've included to help you with this work and don't forget to review pages 41-48 of The Beginning Teacher's Field Guide for ideas as well.

Check out Suggestion #3!

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.

Try focusing on a single routine to start.

The 21 Daily Routines and Habits of Highly Productive Founders and Creatives | PlanioThere are few things that impact your productivity, creativity, happiness, and career trajectory like building solid routines and habits. According to studies, up to 40% of our daily actions are powered by habits. Meaning your subconscious mind can either work for you or against you. But you...

45 Simple Self-Care Practices for a Healthy Mind, Body & SoulWith a little bit of attention to self-care, you’ll feel more connected to yourself and the world around you. Try one of the 45 ideas today.

Why Self Care Is So ImportantYou’re overwhelmed at work. You have a ton of projects piling up at home, and your calendar is packed with overdue tasks. To make room for all of this stuff, you skip lunch, stop going to the gym, and forget about your social life entirely. When we’re stressed, self care is usually the first thing to go. And that only…