Self Care

The importance and benefits of self-care extend to every profession, but especially in education.  People in caregiving positions, like educators, often find it easier to tell others to take care of themselves than to do it themselves. Because educators are encouraged to focus so much energy on others (and so little on themselves), self-care is essential for everyone in the education profession to maintain good mental health.  Over 40% of teachers report feeling high stress every day during the school year.  Add on a pandemic, and this is something that we really need to pay attention to.

A few weeks ago we talked about the importance of school connectedness for students and families.  While that is extremely important, also a #1 priority is the health and well-being of our staff.  Education is a difficult job under normal circumstances, but when you add the additional stressors that 2020 has brought to us, it is even more challenging.  As we enter the holidays, report cards, etc. -  I want to remind staff of the resources Kristen has shared, and remind you to take care of yourselves - a  reminder that you can't pour from an empty cup.  

Staff Resources:

Staff Virtual Self Care Corner

HSD Mental Health Resources

Simple ideas for Staff Self Care

Going Home Checklist - quarters

Self Care for Staff - fall Welcome Back

Please refer to these resources as needed, and always reach out to others when in need.  We are here to support each other so we can do the work that we are here to do.

Take care!!
Sue