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Welcome to #txeduchat ! Tonight, we're talking about teacher wellness with @greenmathnerd@ESCRegion11 math specialist and Camp Gladiator competitior. Tell who you are are what YOU do to relax!
Welcome everyone!!! My name is Michelle Green and working out is my main source of relaxing...other than that...I love to play card games with my family!!! #txeduchat
Welcome to #txeduchat ! Tonight, we're talking about teacher wellness with @greenmathnerd@ESCRegion11 math specialist and Camp Gladiator competitior. Tell who you are are what YOU do to relax!
Hello all! Happy Mothers Day to all the special ladies in this chat! I'm Jeff Samuelson, Digital Learning Speciaist for Birdville ISD. The golf course with my boy is the best relaxation! #txeduchat
A1: I just spent a beautiful weekend at a yoga retreat in the hill country. It was good to reset things and gain some energy and focus for the upcoming weeks. #txeduchat
A1 My team and I plan a dinner about every 2-4 weeks, chat on a group text often, and schedule in after school laugh sessions. We’re not just supporting our Ss; we’re supporting eachother. #txeduchat
A1 I spend lots of time on campuses. I make sure to walk the halls regularly throughout the day...especially after long planning sessions with teachers. #txeduchat
Hello all! Happy Mothers Day to all the special ladies in this chat! I'm Jeff Samuelson, Digital Learning Speciaist for Birdville ISD. The golf course with my boy is the best relaxation! #txeduchat
Hello! My name is Elena. It's my 1st #txeduchat. I teach pre-k preparing little minds for K. Yoga at least two times a week. Walking on the weekends in the early a.m.
A1 We are lucky to have a pool in the backyard. A quick 30 minute dip is just the right thing after I get home. Water is warming up nicely now! #txeduchat
A1: I am saying no to lots of "extra" things/events right now to conserve my energy. I also schedule my workouts with an accountability partner.#txeduchat
Hello all! Happy Mothers Day to all the special ladies in this chat! I'm Jeff Samuelson, Digital Learning Speciaist for Birdville ISD. The golf course with my boy is the best relaxation! #txeduchat
A2: I find that meal-prepping on Sunday night helps a ton! I always take a snack of cheese, almonds and dried fruit to have mid-morning. I'm easier to get along with if I'm not hungry! Also, taking lunch is key! #txeduchat
A2: #TXEduChat just got done boiling our eggs & cutting up the veggies for our lunches this week! Semi #MealPrep I guess, makes the mornings so much easier!
Eating healthy is hard for sure during Teacher Appreciation Week and the week leading up to Winter Break. I try to balance my breakfast and dinner on those weeks so I can enjoy the "sweets" #txeduchat
Taking my lunch every day has been a game changer for me too. I have more control on what I put into my body to fuel me for the second half of the day. #txeduchat
A3 Sometimes we become addicted to over-working...And we don't even know it...I like to read at least 1 hr before bed to make a point to stop working...Then try to grab 5,6, or 7 hrs hopefully... #txeduchat
A3: Phone is on Do Not Disturb starting at 10pm! Most of my family is in Oregon, and those late night group messages were interrupting my sleep, here in TX. #txeduchat
#txeduchat The “sleep” tracker on my FitBit showed me truly how little sleep I get. I am lucky to get 5 and a half a night...really thought it was more.
A3 Sometimes we become addicted to over-working...And we don't even know it...I like to read at least 1 hr before bed to make a point to stop working...Then try to grab 5,6, or 7 hrs hopefully... #txeduchat
And I wonder why during the afternoons...It's like where's the candy...I have to start cheating towards rest and chill time instead cheating towards work #txeduchat
A4: I find that I have more energy to be moving around the campus. When I'm moving around, I'm interacting with people and this brings a smile to my face. Happy AP makes for happy co-workers and students! #txeduchat
#txeduchat ❤️! Catch it when you can! My soccer son apparently takes “power naps” during his Tech theatre class, and his sister’s best friend is the teacher aide in there & she sends me videos! Too funny to get too mad at him...
Q4: The stronger your lungs are, the deeper breaths you can take. This leads to clarity of thought! I am definitelymore productive when in s regular exercise routine. #workout#txeduchat
#txeduchat A4: I try to walk a brisk mile every day on top of my normal activity. It’s just the boost I need. (On weekends I do 2 miles.) Short enough time to not be able to de-prioritize that walk.
#txeduchat Preparing to send my beloved first-born off to college. Trying to plan to “fill” some of the gaping grief hole I will have with yoga classes or something excercise-related. Better than sobbing and eating ice cream...
#txeduchat A4: Since I began healthier eating and getting back to walking and yoga, I am definitely more energetic. It makes it easier in a pre-k class. Lots of sitting on the floor, jumping up, running here, walking there, bring a tissue here, take a band-aid there, etc. :)
A4: I find that I have more energy to be moving around the campus. When I'm moving around, I'm interacting with people and this brings a smile to my face. Happy AP makes for happy co-workers and students! #txeduchat
#txeduchat A5: Not prioritizing it. I put work, school, my children...everything before exercise. It’s super low on my list, but it is at least on the list. (I know this is bad.)
A5 life? Lol single mom af a teenager and a 10yo with Aspergers. So if he has a bad day- plans change. Also, lots of extra events to attend this time of year #txeduchat
a5: the greatest obstacle is ME. I know what I should do, but don't make the choice to do it. Every reason why is just an excuse that I tell myself #txeduchat
A5: Eating healthy is expensive...and I’m a teacher. 😳The most common thing that keeps me from sleep is worrying about my sts, especially lately. I worry I’m going to miss signs that they’re struggling 😢#txeduchat#buildrelationships
A5 Time...the nature of working in edu lends itself to immerse yourself in work while neglecting things like regular eating or taking breaks...Meal prepping or being intentional about those things keeps you energized #txeduchat
Having a set routine of what I am going to be doing for exercise really helps me. It's one less thing I have to make a decision on and think about. #txeduchat
a5: the greatest obstacle is ME. I know what I should do, but don't make the choice to do it. Every reason why is just an excuse that I tell myself #txeduchat
Yes. I think many people don't realize how our students are constantly on our minds. #txeduchat If I have to choose over preparing a lesson or some other special activity for my Ss vs. sleeping... Ss always win.
Uugh...So true Jennifer! The more we want to get things done, the more work there is...It's about choosing what's good and what's the best...Choosing the best means saying no to some really good things...Dilemma! #txeduchat
I literally have to make myself not eat at my desk sometimes so I can make sure I have a break. A change of scenery is good for me and re-energizes me. #txeduchat
#txeduchat I find myself waking up at 2am with an idea that has eluded me during the day...it’s like my brain has to shut down for awhile to sort through everything, but then I’m laying there wide-awake wanting to pull out my laptop and start working...in the dark.
Yes. I think many people don't realize how our students are constantly on our minds. #txeduchat If I have to choose over preparing a lesson or some other special activity for my Ss vs. sleeping... Ss always win.
Having an accountability partner really helped me with this part. Once I was able to establish a solid routine of exercising and meal prepping, I was no longer an obstacle. #txeduchat
A6: Yes! If you aren't happy with you then how can someone else be happy with you? If you don't take care of yourself, how can you expect that you'll be able to take care of someone else? I preach it but I struggle with practicing it! #txeduchat
#txeduchat A6:Yes, but the strong nurturer in me (Mom, teacher, sister, daughter) feels guilty putting self first. I feel better when it’s when everyone else’s are taken care of first. 😬
A6 This is so true. You have to know yourself and what you need to exist. You have to know your balance of everything and what is important for you. Once you have this down, you can then be awesome for those around you! #txeduchat
A6: not sure if it is the most powerful but it is so important to fully understand who you are as an educator, what are your non-negotiable and what do you stand for. @txeduchat#txeduchat
A6 I disagree. My relationship with God is the most powerful relationship I have. I am human and make so many mistakes, but I am blessed to be able to rely on God for my needs and to guide me daily. #txeduchat
A6: not sure if it is the most powerful but it is so important to fully understand who you are as an educator, what are your non-negotiable and what do you stand for. @txeduchat#txeduchat
A6 Some of us try to find reasons to like or love ourselves...If we are teaching others, we should probably start with teaching them how positive their own lives are...That means we should be positive about our own lives... #txeduchat
#txeduchat A6: While I don't think I give myself the quiet, personal time I deserve, I do tend to dress in outfits that I think I will feel good in and make me feel professional. Because we, as teachers are professional!
Great question! A7 How many of us give as much attention to ourselves or even others as we give to our smart phones? Have you ever watched people in a restaurant lately? Most of them are on their phones! #txeduchat
A7: I think I recharge myself "short term" by participating in relationships with peers on campus. It's like a power surge to get through the day. That's not enough, but it sure helps! #txeduchat
A7 Wow! What a thought! Being able to charge up by unplugging...a reset of your brain and body. Funny thing is that many classrooms do this for kids multiple times a day. Maybe Ts can join the Ss... Greatness! #txeduchat
A7 I’m not sure it’s completely practical. I find being with my students the best part of my day. Being tired gives me a time to recharge. Finding a balance may be better than plugged in so to speak. #txeduchat
I am very hard on myself...I tend to be a perfectionist...however...surrounding myself with encouraging and positive people has really helped me with this. #txeduchat
A7 Renergize with those closest to you...At least we should make an effort to give the same energy and passion to our spouses and kiddos...when my kids are begging me to play with them, I shouldn't have to think about that choice...#txeduchat
A7: I think I recharge myself "short term" by participating in relationships with peers on campus. It's like a power surge to get through the day. That's not enough, but it sure helps! #txeduchat
A7 Wow! What a thought! Being able to charge up by unplugging...a reset of your brain and body. Funny thing is that many classrooms do this for kids multiple times a day. Maybe Ts can join the Ss... Greatness! #txeduchat
A8: I think I would say that if they did something that felt selfish, that would be a good indication that they were on the right track. Sounds weird but if you are a giver by nature then doing for yourself feels selfish. In my experience anyway. #txeduchat
A8 Take it one step at a time. So many times folks make a giant list of all the things they must change... Pick one and do it well. Then add something else. It works! #txeduchat
A8: Pick one thing and start there. Make it a habit for 30 days and then add something else. Once it becomes a routine and a natural part of your day...it's easier #txeduchat
