Category Archives: Wellness

Are You Contributing to Chaos in Classrooms?

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Chaos in Classrooms

We see more and more articles and social media posts from teachers and administrators, citing stress and burnout. Many educators state the job has become too overwhelming, and it’s time to walk away. The reasons for walking away include blaming student behavior, too much paperwork, too many directives, and unsupportive colleagues and administrators. We hardly read about how some educators are contributing to the chaos in classrooms. This post is not to place blame but to drive self-reflection among educators. As we look inward, let’s take a look at these areas: behavior management, teacher-student relationships, classroom systems, and routines, learning styles, and emotional intelligence. 

Teachers say that they want to perform the duties they trained to do. Unfortunately, some college and university teacher training programs do not adequately prepare future educators for what takes place in K-12 schools. Whether it’s an elementary, middle, or high school, students come with a variety of social-emotional issues or traumatic experiences. In the trenches, things get real, and theory heads out of the window. A new, inexperienced teacher may become weary and begin to wonder if he or she should remain in the profession.

Also, experienced educators are overwhelmed by the same issues. All teachers have a bag of tricks for an array of situations. However, the skills that worked five to ten years ago may not work now. It’s time to learn different methods for a different generation of children. Certain actions and misbehaviors lead to more frustration and chaos in the classrooms. Then, the chaos pushes out the wisdom and experience that is needed to mentor the newer teachers. Soon there is no one left to blame for failing schools.

Benefits of Walking

Educators, Enjoy the Benefits of Walking!

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Benefits of Walking

Educators,  walking as an exercise is underrated by many of us. Yet, it is something that is an easy option to help combat stress and burnout. The benefits of walking are worth giving up 30 minutes of your day.  Recently, I started a 30-30-30 Walk Challenge with friends, family, and colleagues. The rules are short and straightforward. We vowed to walk at least 30 consecutive minutes for 30 straight days. At the end of 30 days, each person completes 30 walks. When the challenge ended, participants’ testimonies range from losing weight or inches to feeling more energetic. 

It’s Self-Care Summer

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Self-Care Summer Begins

The school year is over! You’ve taught hard and you’re exhausted. It’s time for self-care summer to begin. You’re probably don’t have time to think about what to do with yourself. Every day you work hard, but you don’t play hard. You take care of others but not yourself. What if you take the next few weeks to just focus on your health and wellness!  Here are 15 benefits and things to do during self-care summer.