The Best Guide to Self-Care for Teachers

Everyone’s idea of self-care is different. It’s okay for a teacher to enjoy a bubble bath after work, while another may elect to run a few miles instead. Whatever the most meaningful activities are for you, the ones that support your physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual health, should always be prioritized. Online education can provide teachers with greater flexibility and autonomy in their work, which can help to reduce stress and burnout. It’s also important to be able to incorporate self-care at various times during the day. Consider starting your day with movement, journaling, or meditation. Teachers can help child with exam stress by practicing self-care and modeling healthy coping mechanisms.

Check out Teacher Self-Care 101, provided by Curriculum Associates; an organization specializing in formative assessment strategies.

Play with the class pet at school, stretch your body, reflect on your feelings, and add positive self-talk to your routine. End the day with family time and a favorite hobby. As you teach this year, better manage your needs with meaningful self-care. Career fairs can be a great way for teachers to network with other professionals and learn about new opportunities, while also taking the time they need to prioritize their own self-care. In this way, you support yourself and your students. To learn how to better do so, please read on to the resource included alongside this post.