#engagechat Wellness is contentness with your job, joy in what you do. When you feel safe & connected you want to be there and this creates a wellness of spirit
#engagechat Wellness is contentness with your job, joy in what you do. When you feel safe & connected you want to be there and this creates a wellness of spirit
#engagechat When a staff believes in a common goal & focuses on a unified vision-not just sees it but actively seeks it-a staff is balanced & in sync this is wellness
A1 #engagechat A positive school culture and a happy group of teachers not only paints a landscape of trust but also a mural of engaged students & healthy frames of mind
A2: help T's and staff feel cared for and appreciated. It fills their buckets which allows them to have more reserve to fill other T's and S's . You can't pour from an empty cup. #EngageChat
#engagechat Wellness programs: Physical, mental and social impact the personality of the school. Attendance goes up, behavior improves, overall attitude and community spirit is amplified
#engagechat Wellness programs: Physical, mental and social impact the personality of the school. Attendance goes up, behavior improves, overall attitude and community spirit is amplified
A2 #engagechat Empowerment begins when we feel calm, focused and healthy. The energy within us surfaces and guides us when we feel centered. When a staff is centered & balanced the skies the limit
A2: not to mention wellness programs builds community! Staying after to workout with other T’s twice a week last year are some of my favorite memories! #engagechat
A2 #engagechat Like a bowl of hearty soup- it’s the broth, vegetables and seasoning together that make it warm the heart. A diverse, committed staff creates wellness & fruitfulness
#engagechat Time- keeping it precious & valuable and honoring it. Overload brings discontent. Having Ample opportunity for growth & organization fosters calmness & creativity
A3 #engagechat The strongest sense of wellness & balance comes through joy: smiles, gestures of gratitude, words of kindness- paying it forward & modeling mindfulness
A3: show empathy but know when to challenge T’s, model wellness, opportunities to talk & connect with other T’s, understand the work/home balance #engagechat
A3 #engagechat The strongest sense of wellness & balance comes through joy: smiles, gestures of gratitude, words of kindness- paying it forward & modeling mindfulness
A3 #engagechat Empathy can flow and fill every nook & cranny like a crisp summer breeze if we give it room to breathe- it becomes the air, the oxygen connecting us if we just inhale
#engagechat Yoga, meditation and lots and lots of writing. I find solace in quiet spaces and words. Words calm my spirit and focus me on my intentions & dreams.
A4: physically- exercise in the mornings, drink lots of water, eat fruits & veggies. Emotionally- self-reflection/ appreciation, talking to family, focus on the good #EngageChat
#engagechat Yoga, meditation and lots and lots of writing. I find solace in quiet spaces and words. Words calm my spirit and focus me on my intentions & dreams.
A4: physically- exercise in the mornings, drink lots of water, eat fruits & veggies. Emotionally- self-reflection/ appreciation, talking to family, focus on the good #EngageChat
I think wellness & mindfulness are cousins- they grow up & mature together and as adults take nothing for granted. Bring about change for the entire family of emotions. #engagechat
A5: last year we bought a piñata for a staff meeting (& filled it with candy of course). T's wrote their frustrations on sticky notes, taped them to the piñata and took turns hitting it with a bat. It was hilarious and healing! #engagechat
#engagechat Celebrate the break throughs, let the bandwagon pass and catch the wave of teacher individuality and share the successes of others to inspire innovation & growth
