#bcedchat Archive

This is an edchat for educators, primarily in British Columbia, Canada.

Sunday March 11, 2018
10:00 PM EDT

  • bcedchat Mar 11 @ 10:00 PM EDT
    Welcome to #bcedchat. The topic today is “Work-Life Balance.”
  • bcedchat Mar 11 @ 10:00 PM EDT
    Please introduce yourself and include your subject, grade level and area of interest. #bcedchat.
  • bcedchat Mar 11 @ 10:00 PM EDT
    First time, guest-moderator @LauraRienks and co-mod @ChristineYH will be our co-moderators for tonight. #bcedchat
  • LauraRienks Mar 11 @ 10:01 PM EDT
    I am really looking forward to talking about Work Life Balance tonight! #bcedchat
  • jfprovencher27 Mar 11 @ 10:01 PM EDT
  • ChristineYH Mar 11 @ 10:01 PM EDT
    Hi. I'm looking forward to co-modding with GUEST MOD @LauraRienks to discuss work life balance on #bcedchat. Join us!!
  • CraigMah - Moderator Mar 11 @ 10:01 PM EDT
    Craig, elementary principal, joining tonight's #BCEdChat. Looking forward to the conversations moderated by @LauraRienks and @ChristineYH
  • ChristineYH Mar 11 @ 10:01 PM EDT
    Hi Francois... No introduction? #bcedchat
    In reply to @jfprovencher27
  • jfprovencher27 Mar 11 @ 10:01 PM EDT
    francois from sunny vancouver island, french immersion #bcedchat
  • ChristineYH Mar 11 @ 10:01 PM EDT
    Hi Craig... good to see you at #bcedchat tonight.
    In reply to @CraigMah, @LauraRienks
  • LauraRienks Mar 11 @ 10:01 PM EDT
    Hi @CraigMah #bcedchat
    In reply to @CraigMah, @ChristineYH, @CraigMah
  • CraigMah - Moderator Mar 11 @ 10:02 PM EDT
    Happening now! #BCEdChat! Hope the tweeps in #txeduchat #mnlead #wischat #iaedchat can join!
  • stellafleming23 Mar 11 @ 10:02 PM EDT
    Stella Fleming @stellafleming23 Grade 1/2 teacher looking forward to Spring Break. #bcedchat
  • ChristineYH Mar 11 @ 10:02 PM EDT
    Excellent. Welcome to #bcedchat
    In reply to @jfprovencher27
  • MariahFranzmann Mar 11 @ 10:02 PM EDT
    Hey #bcedchat! I teach grade 3 in Prince George #sd57, but I'm currently working on a M.Ed @ubc. Looking forward to discussion 😊
  • ChristineYH Mar 11 @ 10:02 PM EDT
    Hi Stella... Welcome to #bcedchat
    In reply to @stellafleming23
  • BCECTA Mar 11 @ 10:02 PM EDT
    Hi all! @nico1e here, tweeting with the BC Early Career Teachers’ Association. We are a professional association dedicated to supporting a culture of care for new K-12 teachers in BC. Our executive members reach into the North, Interior, and Island communities. #BCedchat
    • bcedchat Mar 11 @ 10:00 PM EDT
      Please introduce yourself and include your subject, grade level and area of interest. #bcedchat.
  • LauraRienks Mar 11 @ 10:02 PM EDT
    Thanks for joining us tonight #bcedchat
    In reply to @jfprovencher27
  • ChristineYH Mar 11 @ 10:02 PM EDT
    Hi Mariah... Welcome to #bcedchat
    In reply to @MariahFranzmann, @UBC
  • SandyNemeth Mar 11 @ 10:03 PM EDT
    Greetings from Winnipeg; intrigued by the topic and 'listening' from the sidelines! #bcedchat
  • HowardKiyuna Mar 11 @ 10:03 PM EDT
    Howard from California here. #bcedchat
  • LauraRienks Mar 11 @ 10:03 PM EDT
    Thank you Stella for joining us tonight! #bcedchat
    In reply to @stellafleming23
  • ChristineYH Mar 11 @ 10:03 PM EDT
    Hey Nicole via @bcecta handle. Good to see you at #bcedchat
    In reply to @BCECTA, @nico1e, @BCECTA
  • LauraRienks Mar 11 @ 10:03 PM EDT
    Looking forward to chatting with you tonight Mariah! #bcedchat
    In reply to @MariahFranzmann, @UBC
  • ChristineYH Mar 11 @ 10:04 PM EDT
    Woohoo... HELLO SANDY... School trustee from Winnipeg!!! Welcome to #bcedchat
    In reply to @SandyNemeth
  • ChristineYH Mar 11 @ 10:04 PM EDT
    Hi Howard... welcome back to #bcedchat. Good to see you again.
    In reply to @HowardKiyuna
  • rp_elliott Mar 11 @ 10:04 PM EDT
    Hi BC - it’s my first #bcedchat and I’m jumping in from Saskatchewan! My name is Elliott and I teach Grade 2 in a small K-12 school. Excited to chat about work life balance (SUCH an important part of teaching!!)
  • LauraRienks Mar 11 @ 10:04 PM EDT
    Thanks @nico1e for joining us tonight! #bcedchat
    In reply to @BCECTA, @nico1e, @nico1e
  • bcedchat Mar 11 @ 10:05 PM EDT
    We will be using the Q1, A1 format. Please label your responses and use the hashtag #bcedchat
  • LauraRienks Mar 11 @ 10:05 PM EDT
    Thanks for joining us tonight Sandy! #bcedchat
    In reply to @SandyNemeth
  • ChristineYH Mar 11 @ 10:05 PM EDT
    Hi Elliott... welcome to #bcedchat. So happy you could join us tonight.
    In reply to @rp_elliott
  • rilmcknight Mar 11 @ 10:05 PM EDT
    Hi April from the relaxing sunshine coast. Secondary stem teacher. #bcedchat
  • brynmw Mar 11 @ 10:05 PM EDT
    Bryn from Coquitlam SD. Still working on the concept of balance. #BCEdChat
  • LauraRienks Mar 11 @ 10:05 PM EDT
    Hi Howard from California! #bcedchat
    In reply to @HowardKiyuna
  • vicki_den Mar 11 @ 10:05 PM EDT
    Vicki Den Ouden from sd23 Kelowna. Not done reports yet and desperately need to rest. 😥 #bcedchat
  • dramaqueen4 Mar 11 @ 10:05 PM EDT
    @bcedchat Shannon from PG. I teach Hum 8, En 11, Drama 10. #bcedchat
  • ChristineYH Mar 11 @ 10:05 PM EDT
    Oh ya... slacker.... NOT. Welcome April to #bcedchat. Good to see you.
    In reply to @rilmcknight
  • bcedchat Mar 11 @ 10:06 PM EDT
    Q1: Balance means different things go different people. What does work life balance mean to you? #bcedchat
  • LauraRienks Mar 11 @ 10:06 PM EDT
    Couldn't agree more- so glad you could join us tonight Elliott! #bcedchat
    In reply to @rp_elliott
  • ChristineYH Mar 11 @ 10:06 PM EDT
    Yay Bryn... My fave. Welcome to #bcedchat
    In reply to @brynmw
  • rilmcknight Mar 11 @ 10:06 PM EDT
    always chillin here #bcedchat
    In reply to @ChristineYH
  • technolandy Mar 11 @ 10:06 PM EDT
    Ian - educating in BCs sunny yet spring-may-be-here Shuswap - always enjoy the teeter totter we call “work life balance” #bcedchat
  • ChristineYH Mar 11 @ 10:06 PM EDT
    Hi Vicki... Welcome to #bcedchat. Great to see you again. Looked like #imaginEDchat went well too.
    In reply to @vicki_den
  • rilmcknight Mar 11 @ 10:06 PM EDT
    Just set up my hammock today #bcedchat
    In reply to @stellafleming23
  • ChristineYH Mar 11 @ 10:06 PM EDT
    Hi Shannon... Welcome back to #bcedchat
    In reply to @dramaqueen4, @bcedchat
  • Dale_Chu Mar 11 @ 10:07 PM EDT
    HAPPENING NOW: @LauraRienks and @ChristineYH moderating a talk on work-life balance. Follow along at #BCEdChat! @bcedchat
  • LauraRienks Mar 11 @ 10:07 PM EDT
    Hi Ian! Thanks for joining us tonight! #bcedchat
    In reply to @technolandy
  • CraigMah - Moderator Mar 11 @ 10:07 PM EDT
    ..concept of balance...#bcedchat @brynmw @tracyacramer @ChristineYH @LauraRienks
    In reply to @brynmw, @brynmw, @tracyacramer, @ChristineYH, @LauraRienks
  • LauraRienks Mar 11 @ 10:07 PM EDT
    Hi Dale! Looking forward to tonight! #bcedchat
    In reply to @Dale_Chu, @ChristineYH, @bcedchat
  • vicki_den Mar 11 @ 10:07 PM EDT
    It did! #bcedchat
    In reply to @ChristineYH
  • jfprovencher27 Mar 11 @ 10:07 PM EDT
    A1 means that my admin understand that my wellness is for the benefit of my students #bcedchat
  • GeofferyKehrig Mar 11 @ 10:07 PM EDT
    Hello, I'm Geoffery & a TTOC in Coquitlam District #SD43 #BCedchat
  • ChristineYH Mar 11 @ 10:07 PM EDT
    Q1 is out. #bcedchat
    • bcedchat Mar 11 @ 10:06 PM EDT
      Q1: Balance means different things go different people. What does work life balance mean to you? #bcedchat
  • brynmw Mar 11 @ 10:07 PM EDT
    Love right back at you, Christine. #bcedchat (oh, another time, I’d like to bend your ear about PhD stuff....not necessarily during a chat on work/life balance).
    In reply to @ChristineYH
  • ChristineYH Mar 11 @ 10:08 PM EDT
    Hi Ian. Great to see you tonight on #bcedchat.
    In reply to @technolandy
  • technolandy Mar 11 @ 10:08 PM EDT
    A1 I know it means that “balance” will be heavier on one side than the other at time but gotta make sure it’s not “all the time” #bcedchat
  • dramaqueen4 Mar 11 @ 10:08 PM EDT
    A1: Balance means a combination of me time, family time, & work time. Sometimes that means lots of work time so that I'm freeon weekends for family & me time #bcedchat
  • ChristineYH Mar 11 @ 10:08 PM EDT
    Welcome Dale to #bcedchat
  • BCECTA Mar 11 @ 10:08 PM EDT
    A1: Work-life balance is knowing that stepping away to take adequate breaks for personal life & wellness is *absolutely crucial* in order to be able to ‘show up’ and be ‘on’ while actually in our complex work. Without balance, both life and work become unhealthy. #BCedchat
    • bcedchat Mar 11 @ 10:06 PM EDT
      Q1: Balance means different things go different people. What does work life balance mean to you? #bcedchat
  • rilmcknight Mar 11 @ 10:08 PM EDT
    perfectly put. I agree #bcedchat
    In reply to @stellafleming23
  • ChristineYH Mar 11 @ 10:09 PM EDT
    Hi Geoffery... good to see you again at #bcedchat
    In reply to @GeofferyKehrig
  • i4peace_sean Mar 11 @ 10:09 PM EDT
    A1: work balance to me means pushing yourself to learn more about your students, content, and teaching while practicing self care. #BCEdChat
  • jfprovencher27 Mar 11 @ 10:09 PM EDT
    being well and rested is sometimes more beneficial to students than being tired and plan #bcedchat
  • MsSophiaLe Mar 11 @ 10:09 PM EDT
    Sophia, teaching grade 1 in Surrey. I'll be popping in and out but looking forward to the discussion tonight #bcedchat
  • JanetChowMSc Mar 11 @ 10:09 PM EDT
    Hi #bcedchat Jan from Burnaby poppin fo a bit. Dist Learning Tech Staff Dev K-12
  • technolandy Mar 11 @ 10:09 PM EDT
    people (esp kids) do what they see….what are we modelling as teachers, PVPs, parents…. #bcedchat
    In reply to @jfprovencher27
  • brynmw Mar 11 @ 10:09 PM EDT
    A1: Work/life balance is about understanding that work is important to us, but irrelevant if we don’t have carve out time for our families/friends. #BCEdChat
  • MariahFranzmann Mar 11 @ 10:09 PM EDT
    A1: work life balance to me is carefully considering my energy levels and stopping before I get overworked. It means intentionally setting time aside for family, exercise, and down time. #bcedchat
  • KylaLCameron Mar 11 @ 10:09 PM EDT
    Hi #bcedchat Kyla here from Maple Ridge #sd42 sliding in a few minutes late. I teach 6/7 and have two young kids so very interested in the chat.
  • LauraRienks Mar 11 @ 10:09 PM EDT
    Yes! Put aside some time for your self. #bcedchat
    In reply to @BCECTA
  • ChristineYH Mar 11 @ 10:09 PM EDT
    BOOM. You're exciting me. Yes... let's talk some time soon. #bcedchat
    • brynmw Mar 11 @ 10:07 PM EDT
      Love right back at you, Christine. #bcedchat (oh, another time, I’d like to bend your ear about PhD stuff....not necessarily during a chat on work/life balance).
      In reply to @ChristineYH
  • vicki_den Mar 11 @ 10:09 PM EDT
    #bcedchat A1. Not feeling overwhelmed. Still enough gas in the tank to enjoy personal life. Feeling energized by the work, not drained.
    • bcedchat Mar 11 @ 10:06 PM EDT
      Q1: Balance means different things go different people. What does work life balance mean to you? #bcedchat
  • HowardKiyuna Mar 11 @ 10:09 PM EDT
    A1: I considered balance once. Then I read an article on having purpose & how work/life can be intertwined. I still think we need priorities. #bcedchat
  • CraigMah - Moderator Mar 11 @ 10:10 PM EDT
    A1 The ability to put in the necessary amount of time, effort and thought to do your job right and also take care of self and personal life. #bcedchat
  • BCECTA Mar 11 @ 10:10 PM EDT
    A1: it means saying no to some things in order to properly say yes to others. It enables us to do less, but better. Being mindful & reflective is key. Stop doing what is ineffective and ask for help to find better ways. #bcedchat
  • ChristineYH Mar 11 @ 10:10 PM EDT
    So true. Do you manage this? What do you have to say NO to? #bcedchat
    • dramaqueen4 Mar 11 @ 10:08 PM EDT
      A1: Balance means a combination of me time, family time, & work time. Sometimes that means lots of work time so that I'm freeon weekends for family & me time #bcedchat
  • rp_elliott Mar 11 @ 10:10 PM EDT
    A1: It means I can have a life separate from teaching (which is sometimes hard in the very small community where I grew up and now teach). But I need to be able to leave work at work so I can be there for my family on evenings and weekend. #bcedchat
    In reply to @bcedchat
  • OlwenCowan Mar 11 @ 10:10 PM EDT
    Olwen here! Sorta! Trying to find my dinner/twitter balance tonight 😃#bcedchat
  • ldjrs_mrs Mar 11 @ 10:11 PM EDT
    Saw my colleague on here... Checking it out. Kirsten from the SF, California. #bcedchat
  • LauraRienks Mar 11 @ 10:11 PM EDT
    What are some things you do to practise self care? #bcedchat
    In reply to @i4peace_sean
  • ChristineYH Mar 11 @ 10:11 PM EDT
    Bingo. Knowing when to step away. Tough one sometimes. The heart strings do get pulled. How do you resist? #bcedchat
    • BCECTA Mar 11 @ 10:08 PM EDT
      A1: Work-life balance is knowing that stepping away to take adequate breaks for personal life & wellness is *absolutely crucial* in order to be able to ‘show up’ and be ‘on’ while actually in our complex work. Without balance, both life and work become unhealthy. #BCedchat
      • bcedchat Mar 11 @ 10:06 PM EDT
        Q1: Balance means different things go different people. What does work life balance mean to you? #bcedchat
  • teachontheverge Mar 11 @ 10:11 PM EDT
    Hey #bcedchat Emily in Ontario here. Community Connected Experiential Learning Coordinator, K-12
  • vicki_den Mar 11 @ 10:11 PM EDT
    I like what you said about "properly saying yes." #bcedchat
    In reply to @BCECTA
  • technolandy Mar 11 @ 10:11 PM EDT
    especially when there are so many amazing opportunities that you want to say ‘yes’ to…… #bcedchat
    In reply to @ChristineYH
  • LauraRienks Mar 11 @ 10:11 PM EDT
    I totally agree! When we show students how to be present and focused, they not only learn better, but they also live better. #bcedchat
    In reply to @jfprovencher27
  • OlwenCowan Mar 11 @ 10:11 PM EDT
    A1: it means, at times, feeling like neither life or work are actually work. Know what I mean? #bcedchat
  • JanetChowMSc Mar 11 @ 10:11 PM EDT
    A1 balance is a slippery slope #bcedchat
  • ChristineYH Mar 11 @ 10:11 PM EDT
    Yes. Practicing SELF-CARE. #bcedchat
    • i4peace_sean Mar 11 @ 10:09 PM EDT
      A1: work balance to me means pushing yourself to learn more about your students, content, and teaching while practicing self care. #BCEdChat
  • LauraRienks Mar 11 @ 10:12 PM EDT
    Yay! Hi Sophia! #bcedchat
    In reply to @MsSophiaLe
  • ChristineYH Mar 11 @ 10:12 PM EDT
    Hi Sophia... welcome to #bcedchat
    In reply to @MsSophiaLe
  • LauraRienks Mar 11 @ 10:12 PM EDT
    Looking forward to chatting tonight! #bcedchat
    In reply to @JanetChowMSc
  • brynmw Mar 11 @ 10:12 PM EDT
    Welcome to #bcedchat. Chatting about work/life balance.
    In reply to @ldjrs_mrs
  • ChristineYH Mar 11 @ 10:12 PM EDT
    Hi Janet... Great to see you tonight on #bcedchat
    In reply to @JanetChowMSc
  • technolandy Mar 11 @ 10:12 PM EDT
    always good to check out great twitter chats on the best coast #westcoastbias #bcedchat
    In reply to @ldjrs_mrs
  • rilmcknight Mar 11 @ 10:12 PM EDT
    A1 balance to me means being able to say no sometimes and enjoying the small things in life. #bcedchat
  • brynmw Mar 11 @ 10:12 PM EDT
    Love seeing educators ‘new’ to me on #BCEdChat
  • BCECTA Mar 11 @ 10:13 PM EDT
    We have all been in situations where we have felt frustrated or disappointed by our inability to feel or perform well. Step back. Look for the reasons why. Change accordingly. Forgive yourself for being human, and take care of basic human needs. #MaslowbeforeBloom #BCedchat
    • ChristineYH Mar 11 @ 10:11 PM EDT
      Bingo. Knowing when to step away. Tough one sometimes. The heart strings do get pulled. How do you resist? #bcedchat
      • BCECTA Mar 11 @ 10:08 PM EDT
        A1: Work-life balance is knowing that stepping away to take adequate breaks for personal life & wellness is *absolutely crucial* in order to be able to ‘show up’ and be ‘on’ while actually in our complex work. Without balance, both life and work become unhealthy. #BCedchat
        • bcedchat Mar 11 @ 10:06 PM EDT
          Q1: Balance means different things go different people. What does work life balance mean to you? #bcedchat
  • ChristineYH Mar 11 @ 10:13 PM EDT
    Absolutely. Need to prioritize what's important. At some level, everything seems important. Must draw the line somewhere. #bcedchat
    • brynmw Mar 11 @ 10:09 PM EDT
      A1: Work/life balance is about understanding that work is important to us, but irrelevant if we don’t have carve out time for our families/friends. #BCEdChat
  • LauraRienks Mar 11 @ 10:13 PM EDT
    Teaching is a continuum. Give yourself permission to take care of yourself! #bcedchat
    In reply to @brynmw
  • jfprovencher27 Mar 11 @ 10:13 PM EDT
    you know that you need a work balance when you can only talk about teaching even outside of schools #bcedchat
  • vicki_den Mar 11 @ 10:13 PM EDT
    Welcome! #bcedchat
    In reply to @teachontheverge
  • ChristineYH Mar 11 @ 10:13 PM EDT
    Q2 is coming... from @LauraRienks on #bcedchat #worklifebalance
  • CraigMah - Moderator Mar 11 @ 10:14 PM EDT
    Yup! Looks like we have quite a few new #bcedchat peeps tonight! Be sure to follow each other and build your #pln.
    In reply to @brynmw
  • GeofferyKehrig Mar 11 @ 10:14 PM EDT
    A1: Finding #harmony in my priorities, values & relationships. #BCedchat
  • LauraRienks Mar 11 @ 10:14 PM EDT
    Q2: What are some signs that your life is in balance? #bcedchat
  • SandyNemeth Mar 11 @ 10:14 PM EDT
    A1. Protecting 'Sandy time' makes me more effective at work. #bcedchat
  • ChristineYH Mar 11 @ 10:14 PM EDT
    Yes. Requires reflection and honest self-assessment on energy levels. Need to be our own critical friend. #bcedchat
    • MariahFranzmann Mar 11 @ 10:09 PM EDT
      A1: work life balance to me is carefully considering my energy levels and stopping before I get overworked. It means intentionally setting time aside for family, exercise, and down time. #bcedchat
  • LauraRienks Mar 11 @ 10:14 PM EDT
    Hi Kyla! Thanks for stopping by! #bcedchat
    In reply to @KylaLCameron
  • OlwenCowan Mar 11 @ 10:14 PM EDT
    The power of NO #bcedchat
    In reply to @rilmcknight
  • rilmcknight Mar 11 @ 10:15 PM EDT
    Very hard but so essential for everyone. #bcedchat
    In reply to @jfprovencher27
  • AssignmentHelpN Mar 11 @ 10:15 PM EDT
    7 Effective Habits of Writing the Best College Application Essay https://t.co/EDtWOHuw0P #EDthink #WATeachLead #ndlibchat #wyoedchat #bcedchat #CVESDChat #TPEPchat
  • ldjrs_mrs Mar 11 @ 10:15 PM EDT
    A1: I am pretty invested in my Ss/school. I do have an autoimmune disease though that makes me have to stay within certain boundaries— if I don’t, it does more harm than good. What’s that quote: children are the most important work?. #bcedchat
  • teachontheverge Mar 11 @ 10:15 PM EDT
    A1 #BCEdChat I really love my job(s). When i have free time i tend to do things for enjoyment that look to most people like work... like write.
  • MrsTelie Mar 11 @ 10:15 PM EDT
    Hi from SD43 Elementary teacher, A1 work - life balance to me means remembering that I do not need to live my job, rather I should live my life---I have often forgotten this ---my work will replace me within an hour but my children never will #BCEdChat
  • KylaLCameron Mar 11 @ 10:15 PM EDT
    A1: To me balance means ensuring I still have the time and energy to be present and connected for my family and friends. #bcedchat
    • bcedchat Mar 11 @ 10:06 PM EDT
      Q1: Balance means different things go different people. What does work life balance mean to you? #bcedchat
  • jfprovencher27 Mar 11 @ 10:15 PM EDT
    A2 you have energy on monday's #bcedchat
  • LauraRienks Mar 11 @ 10:15 PM EDT
    Hi Tara! #bcedchat
    In reply to @MrsTelie
  • JanetChowMSc Mar 11 @ 10:15 PM EDT
    Welcome to all the new folks to #bcedchat
  • ChristineYH Mar 11 @ 10:15 PM EDT
    Love it. "Protecting SANDY time." So true. Give it a NAME. #bcedchat
  • BCECTA Mar 11 @ 10:16 PM EDT
    Often we don’t know how truly good we CAN feel until we actually do what needs to be done in order to be well. The result is incredibly powerful. But it takes doing that other ‘work’ of real self care in order to know how amazing you can feel. #BCedchat
  • rilmcknight Mar 11 @ 10:16 PM EDT
    I think thats why I surround myself with non educators at times #bcedchat
    In reply to @jfprovencher27
  • JanetChowMSc Mar 11 @ 10:16 PM EDT
    How do you do that? #bcedchat
    In reply to @SandyNemeth
  • OlwenCowan Mar 11 @ 10:16 PM EDT
    You look forward to Mondays! #bcedchat
    In reply to @jfprovencher27
  • jfprovencher27 Mar 11 @ 10:16 PM EDT
    welcome to old folks #bcedchat
    In reply to @JanetChowMSc
  • LauraRienks Mar 11 @ 10:16 PM EDT
    A2: I feel calm, grounded and motivated. #bcedchat
  • dramaqueen4 Mar 11 @ 10:16 PM EDT
    A2: Sleeping well, happy leaving work (not grouchy & exhausted), and healthy. #bcedchat
  • ChristineYH Mar 11 @ 10:16 PM EDT
    Hey... welcome Tara to #bcedchat.
    In reply to @MrsTelie
  • i4peace_sean Mar 11 @ 10:17 PM EDT
    A2: sign your life is in balance: you are able to be present #bcedchat
  • SandyNemeth Mar 11 @ 10:17 PM EDT
    A2. I don't resent work. I sleep better. I laugh more! #bcedchat
  • stellafleming23 Mar 11 @ 10:17 PM EDT
    A2: When I have energy, joy, and contentment then I know I have work-life balance. When I am inspired to try new things in both my work and life. #bcedchat
  • CraigMah - Moderator Mar 11 @ 10:17 PM EDT
    A2: A bit oversimplified: This is what it looks like when you enter school and when you return home. #bcedchat
  • rp_elliott Mar 11 @ 10:17 PM EDT
    A2: For me, not taking any work home with me from school keeps me in balance. I go early to plan and use my prep times efficiently for marking and more planning, so my work stays at work and I can keep it separate (balanced) from home life. #bcedchat
    In reply to @LauraRienks
  • BCECTA Mar 11 @ 10:17 PM EDT
    Schedule your personal life on your calendar alongside everything else. Make commitments to join a friend for a walk in the forest, hire cleaning help, decide to go deeper into an assignment instead of giving two. Share strategies. #BCedchat
  • johnccarver Mar 11 @ 10:17 PM EDT
    Greetings from Middle Tennessee! #bcedchat
  • JanetChowMSc Mar 11 @ 10:17 PM EDT
    Absolutely. Wouldn’t be the same without yu #bcedchat
    In reply to @jfprovencher27
  • ChristineYH Mar 11 @ 10:17 PM EDT
    Hi Kirsten. Welcome to #bcedchat. Wow. A physical barrier/litmus to help you stay balanced. #bcedchat
    • ldjrs_mrs Mar 11 @ 10:15 PM EDT
      A1: I am pretty invested in my Ss/school. I do have an autoimmune disease though that makes me have to stay within certain boundaries— if I don’t, it does more harm than good. What’s that quote: children are the most important work?. #bcedchat
  • OlwenCowan Mar 11 @ 10:17 PM EDT
    A2: a bounce in my step and my chocolate drawer still full #bcedchat
  • ldjrs_mrs Mar 11 @ 10:18 PM EDT
    A2: When I have a good work/life balance I’m able to do my best at home and at work, also my health is usually best at those times.... #bcedchat
  • jfprovencher27 Mar 11 @ 10:18 PM EDT
    my fitbit tells me i have better deep sleep #bcedchat
  • LauraRienks Mar 11 @ 10:18 PM EDT
    Hi John! #bcedchat
    In reply to @johnccarver
  • ChristineYH Mar 11 @ 10:18 PM EDT
    Hi Sean. Welcome to #bcedchat. Good one... That you're able to be present. So true.
  • i4peace_sean Mar 11 @ 10:19 PM EDT
    A2: another sign your life is in balance: when you find joy (and stop chasing happiness) #bcedchat
  • brynmw Mar 11 @ 10:19 PM EDT
    A2: you know you have balance when you are as excited about Mondays as Friday’s. And that you can’t wait to share what happened at school when you get home. #BCEdChat
  • LauraRienks Mar 11 @ 10:19 PM EDT
    Such a great strategy in caring for self. #bcedchat
    In reply to @rp_elliott
  • vicki_den Mar 11 @ 10:19 PM EDT
    Read ... Crossing the Unknown Sea: Work as Identity by David Whyte. Brilliant! #bcedchat
  • johnccarver Mar 11 @ 10:19 PM EDT
  • ChristineYH Mar 11 @ 10:19 PM EDT
    I love that. When you can feel the JOY and CONTENTMENT. So true. We need to feel that more often than not. #bcedchat
    • stellafleming23 Mar 11 @ 10:17 PM EDT
      A2: When I have energy, joy, and contentment then I know I have work-life balance. When I am inspired to try new things in both my work and life. #bcedchat
  • KylaLCameron Mar 11 @ 10:19 PM EDT
    Q2: For me signs my life is in balance include cooking for my family and getting on the floor and playing. Sharing things I ❤️ the outdoors and reading. Also knowing that I give it my all for my classroom. #bcedchat
  • BCECTA Mar 11 @ 10:19 PM EDT
    A2: I feel like I haven’t let myself down by caving to other people’s expectations in a way that compromises my basic needs. I’m hydrated, got to yoga class, I have slept, I feel happy, alert, and present in the moment. I feel connected to my friends & family. #BCedchat
  • MmeSevie Mar 11 @ 10:19 PM EDT
    Hi #bcedchat Sevie from Vancouver #vsb39. I'll be popping in and out but looking forward to the discussion tonight! I teach Kindergarten.
  • rp_elliott Mar 11 @ 10:20 PM EDT
    YES! I make time for myself a priority, just like a doctor appt. Helps to have the calendar reminders to keep myself accountable! #bcedchat
    In reply to @BCECTA
  • ChristineYH Mar 11 @ 10:20 PM EDT
    Classic Seinfeld. #bcedchat
  • LauraRienks Mar 11 @ 10:20 PM EDT
    Love it! Don’t assume self care will happen on its own. Make time for the things that matter. #bcedchat
    In reply to @KylaLCameron
  • MariahFranzmann Mar 11 @ 10:20 PM EDT
    A2: when I have moments of being present where I feel extremely grateful for work and home (usually a sunny spring day also helps). This is the balance sweet spot. It is not all the time, but it is a powerful moment. #bcedchat
  • rilmcknight Mar 11 @ 10:20 PM EDT
    A2 balance shows when I can take time to sit in the sun and sleep really well #bcedchat
  • LauraRienks Mar 11 @ 10:20 PM EDT
    Hi Stevie! #bcedchat
    In reply to @MmeSevie
  • ChristineYH Mar 11 @ 10:21 PM EDT
    Yes. We are one of few professions where WE have HOMEWORK. Seems strange sometimes. But true, not bringing work home is joyful and BALANCED. #bcedchat
    • rp_elliott Mar 11 @ 10:17 PM EDT
      A2: For me, not taking any work home with me from school keeps me in balance. I go early to plan and use my prep times efficiently for marking and more planning, so my work stays at work and I can keep it separate (balanced) from home life. #bcedchat
      In reply to @LauraRienks
  • BCECTA Mar 11 @ 10:21 PM EDT
    This! Work follows us home in different ways regardless (in our thoughts, in policy discussions on the radio, social media groups with other teachers, professional readings...) don’t take papers home with you on top of that. Leave it at work. Helps with headspace/focus #BCedchat
    • rp_elliott Mar 11 @ 10:17 PM EDT
      A2: For me, not taking any work home with me from school keeps me in balance. I go early to plan and use my prep times efficiently for marking and more planning, so my work stays at work and I can keep it separate (balanced) from home life. #bcedchat
      In reply to @LauraRienks
  • OlwenCowan Mar 11 @ 10:21 PM EDT
    Agreed. For me, a day without a laugh is a day wasted #bcedchat
    In reply to @i4peace_sean
  • rilmcknight Mar 11 @ 10:21 PM EDT
    yes the good sleep says it all #bcedchat
    In reply to @SandyNemeth
  • johnccarver Mar 11 @ 10:21 PM EDT
    #bcedchat Be sure to REST, Recharge and get ready for the week! lol!
  • GeofferyKehrig Mar 11 @ 10:21 PM EDT
    A2: I know I'm feeling #flow or feel #InTheZone when I'm excited about my day -- and I have a strong sense of timing & purpose in my activities. #BCedchat
  • ChristineYH Mar 11 @ 10:21 PM EDT
  • vicki_den Mar 11 @ 10:21 PM EDT
    Also, The Three Marriages: Work, Self & Relationships by David Whyte. Intertwined, not separate, one affects the other two. #bcedchat
  • LauraRienks Mar 11 @ 10:21 PM EDT
    Beautifully said! #bcedchat
    In reply to @MariahFranzmann
  • ChristineYH Mar 11 @ 10:22 PM EDT
    Data collection. LIKE. #fitbit #bcedchat
  • LauraRienks Mar 11 @ 10:22 PM EDT
    Q3: What are some signs that your life is out of balance? #bcedchat
  • vicki_den Mar 11 @ 10:22 PM EDT
    I definitely am. But there is so much more. #bcedchat
    In reply to @jfprovencher27
  • rp_elliott Mar 11 @ 10:22 PM EDT
    It helps that I have been teaching the same grade for multiple years, so planning is much less than in previous years. But it also requires a lot of self-motivation to work through my to-do list instead of sit and relax during my prep time! #bcedchat
    In reply to @ldjrs_mrs, @LauraRienks
  • LauraRienks Mar 11 @ 10:22 PM EDT
    Thanks for the recommendation! #bcedchat
    In reply to @vicki_den
  • MmeSevie Mar 11 @ 10:22 PM EDT
    A2: When I feel present, excited and I sleep well. #bcedchat
  • johnccarver Mar 11 @ 10:23 PM EDT
    #bcedchat Be sure to pick up and answer!
  • JanetChowMSc Mar 11 @ 10:23 PM EDT
    The world is about making choices...choosing to do less creates deeper appreciation of the moments #bcedchat
  • ChristineYH Mar 11 @ 10:23 PM EDT
    Good one. The FLOW. There is research on this too. Love that idea. Being in the flow. #bcedchat
  • brynmw Mar 11 @ 10:23 PM EDT
    A3: when I sleep in, miss the balls that I’m juggling (missing important deadlines) and......having friends saying ‘we have t see you forever’. #BCEdChat
  • BCECTA Mar 11 @ 10:23 PM EDT
    Bahaha yes that’s totally my roommates!!! Community. The people you surround yourself with are so important and we need space and time and energy to invest in each other on a personal level in order to come to work with a ‘full cup’ ready to spilleth over. #BCedchat
    In reply to @CraigMah
  • jfprovencher27 Mar 11 @ 10:24 PM EDT
    A3 attitude change, negativity kicks in, fitbits tell you no a lot of deep sleep #bcedchat
  • LauraRienks Mar 11 @ 10:24 PM EDT
    “We don’t keep driving our cares when the check engine light is on." But as teachers we have this uncanny ability to ignore the signals that our bodies send us. #bcedchat
    In reply to @brynmw
  • ChristineYH Mar 11 @ 10:24 PM EDT
    Hi John. Welcome to #bcedchat. REST is key... that said, I find myself asleep more often than I should... another problem. LOL.
  • teachontheverge Mar 11 @ 10:24 PM EDT
    A2 #BCEdChat Sleeping well, exercise, dancing, writing. If my kids and husband are happy, I’m doing alright.
  • ldjrs_mrs Mar 11 @ 10:24 PM EDT
    A3: At work I usually don’t feel prepared and I’m not as patient. At home I’ll bring home work too much and be preoccupied. I’m usually not as joyful either. #bcedchat
  • LauraRienks Mar 11 @ 10:24 PM EDT
    I agree. #bcedchat
    In reply to @jfprovencher27
  • vicki_den Mar 11 @ 10:24 PM EDT
    #bcedchat A3 Illness, constant fatigue, losing zest for everything...
  • bcedchat Mar 11 @ 10:25 PM EDT
    We hope you’re enjoying the chat tonight! Remember, we chat every Sunday at 7 pm PST! #bcedchat
  • i4peace_sean Mar 11 @ 10:25 PM EDT
    A3: signs my life is out of balance: I get easily annoyed and frustrated. #bcedchat
  • ChristineYH Mar 11 @ 10:25 PM EDT
    Agreed... or missing meetings and realizing that you did days later. That is definitely a bad sign. LOL. #bcedchat
    • brynmw Mar 11 @ 10:23 PM EDT
      A3: when I sleep in, miss the balls that I’m juggling (missing important deadlines) and......having friends saying ‘we have t see you forever’. #BCEdChat
  • stellafleming23 Mar 11 @ 10:25 PM EDT
    A3: Tiredness, wanting to eat unhealthily, not exercising, having negative thoughts that I am just not good enough at teaching or being a wife/mom are signs that my life is out of balance. #bcedchat
  • MariahFranzmann Mar 11 @ 10:25 PM EDT
    A3: when I'm not excited about what I'm working on anymore... When I'm tired or stressed. #bcedchat
  • LauraRienks Mar 11 @ 10:25 PM EDT
    Thanks for sharing Sean. I feel anxious, overwhelmed and run down. #bcedchat
    In reply to @i4peace_sean
  • CraigMah - Moderator Mar 11 @ 10:25 PM EDT
  • ChristineYH Mar 11 @ 10:25 PM EDT
    Back to the data. #bcedchat
  • i4peace_sean Mar 11 @ 10:25 PM EDT
    A3: Antietam sign my life is out of balance: my wife tells me so. 😀 #bcedchat
  • SandyNemeth Mar 11 @ 10:25 PM EDT
    Q3. I don't sleep well, and I'm really cranky. Really, really cranky. #bcedchat
  • jfprovencher27 Mar 11 @ 10:26 PM EDT
    you get angry at little things #bcedchat
    In reply to @i4peace_sean
  • johnccarver Mar 11 @ 10:26 PM EDT
    #bcedchat OK so this is not funny!
  • LauraRienks Mar 11 @ 10:26 PM EDT
    Oh the self doubt- I can understand this. #bcedchat
    In reply to @stellafleming23
  • MmeSevie Mar 11 @ 10:26 PM EDT
    A3: when I become grumpy and when I don't feel like acting silly with my Kindergarteners! #bcedchat
  • JanetChowMSc Mar 11 @ 10:26 PM EDT
    True.. everything takes more effort! #bcedchat
    In reply to @vicki_den
  • ChristineYH Mar 11 @ 10:26 PM EDT
    Good one. Patience. The fuse becomes too short. Hard to exercise the ethics of care when we "gotta get things done." So true. Not fun. #bcedchat
    • ldjrs_mrs Mar 11 @ 10:24 PM EDT
      A3: At work I usually don’t feel prepared and I’m not as patient. At home I’ll bring home work too much and be preoccupied. I’m usually not as joyful either. #bcedchat
  • ChristineYH Mar 11 @ 10:27 PM EDT
    A great indicator of being "off balance"... SICKNESS. #bcedchat
  • OlwenCowan Mar 11 @ 10:27 PM EDT
  • BCECTA Mar 11 @ 10:27 PM EDT
    A3: We become forgetful, feel stretched thin. Anxious. Overstretched = risk becoming reactive; misunderstandings escalate beyond what might otherwise be rational. Fatigue, unhealthy cravings, make more mistakes without catching them in due time. Brain short circuits. #BCedchat
  • MsSophiaLe Mar 11 @ 10:27 PM EDT
    I am the exact same way, especially the patience piece. My fitbit also sees that I am more stressed with a higher resting heart beat. #bcedchat
    In reply to @ldjrs_mrs
  • ChristineYH Mar 11 @ 10:27 PM EDT
    I hear ya Sean. #bcedchat
    • i4peace_sean Mar 11 @ 10:25 PM EDT
      A3: signs my life is out of balance: I get easily annoyed and frustrated. #bcedchat
  • teachontheverge Mar 11 @ 10:27 PM EDT
    A3 #BCEdChat when I start to feel like a boxer in a ring with an endless number of rounds. 🛎 🥊
  • GeofferyKehrig Mar 11 @ 10:27 PM EDT
    Q3: Sore throat, achey muscles, poor quality of sleep. These are signs to simplify & slow down. #Harmony Health #BCedchat
  • brynmw Mar 11 @ 10:27 PM EDT
    So true. And it reminds me that I’ve been driving my car with check engine light on fir last two weeks. #bcedchat
    In reply to @LauraRienks
  • rilmcknight Mar 11 @ 10:28 PM EDT
    a3 Unbalance shows when I dont have the desire to do my favorite things and life feels like a chore #bcedchat
  • ChristineYH Mar 11 @ 10:28 PM EDT
  • JanetChowMSc Mar 11 @ 10:28 PM EDT
    Arrcgh..that dark hole #bcedchat
    In reply to @dramaqueen4
  • rp_elliott Mar 11 @ 10:28 PM EDT
    When I feel unprepared & can’t sleep at night because I’m worried about work the following day OR on the other side, when it feels like I haven’t seen my husband for days because I’m busy with work commitments! And headaches; dead giveaway I’m out of balance 🤦🏻‍♀️ #bcedchat
    In reply to @LauraRienks
  • johnccarver Mar 11 @ 10:28 PM EDT
  • KylaLCameron Mar 11 @ 10:28 PM EDT
    A3: For me if I try to press snooze it is a sign. I like to be up just before the alarm goes off not dragging in the morning. #bcedchat
  • LauraRienks Mar 11 @ 10:28 PM EDT
    Some might argue that it is worth staying up all night preparing lessons, I would argue against this. Teachers' health matters. Personal Wellness=longevity #bcedchat
    In reply to @OlwenCowan
  • technolandy Mar 11 @ 10:28 PM EDT
    A3 when I find it hard to concentrate I know I need a reboot #bcedchat
  • i4peace_sean Mar 11 @ 10:28 PM EDT
    A3: signs my life is out of balance: more typos on twitter than normally. #bcedchat
  • MrsTelie Mar 11 @ 10:28 PM EDT
    A3: when I feel tired but can't sleep, when when I have a great sleep but wake up exhausted, when I am irritated by family & friend commitments that are preventing me from completing "x" then I know priorities are out of whack #bcedchat
    In reply to @LauraRienks, @bcedchat
  • LauraRienks Mar 11 @ 10:28 PM EDT
    What an amazing metaphor! #bcedchat
    In reply to @teachontheverge
  • ChristineYH Mar 11 @ 10:28 PM EDT
    That is so true. The joy is sucked right out of you. Not good for anything/everything else. #bcedchat
    • rilmcknight Mar 11 @ 10:28 PM EDT
      a3 Unbalance shows when I dont have the desire to do my favorite things and life feels like a chore #bcedchat
  • MariahFranzmann Mar 11 @ 10:29 PM EDT
    Wow, you hit the nail on the head! #bcedchat
    In reply to @BCECTA
  • BCECTA Mar 11 @ 10:29 PM EDT
    A3: yup. Getting sick = huge indicator of adrenal stress. Take it as a cue to adjust not just temporarily but on an ongoing basis. *Drink more water, exercise well, get more sleep.* Hiring a personal trainer was a great decision this past year. Learned lots. #BCedchat
  • ChristineYH Mar 11 @ 10:29 PM EDT
    Well said. I've been there, don't that. So wack. #bcedchat
    • MrsTelie Mar 11 @ 10:28 PM EDT
      A3: when I feel tired but can't sleep, when when I have a great sleep but wake up exhausted, when I am irritated by family & friend commitments that are preventing me from completing "x" then I know priorities are out of whack #bcedchat
      In reply to @LauraRienks, @bcedchat
  • LauraRienks Mar 11 @ 10:29 PM EDT
    Q4: What are specific strategies do you use that are effective to maintain or achieve your work life balance? #bcedchat
  • rilmcknight Mar 11 @ 10:30 PM EDT
    So true and it also helps when the golf course calls to say I havent been there in a while haha #bcedchat
    In reply to @ChristineYH
  • LauraRienks Mar 11 @ 10:30 PM EDT
    I need to drink more water! #bcedchat
    In reply to @BCECTA
  • ChristineYH Mar 11 @ 10:31 PM EDT
    Water, exercise, and sleep. And you have to have the will to do this too to get back on track. #bcedchat
    • BCECTA Mar 11 @ 10:29 PM EDT
      A3: yup. Getting sick = huge indicator of adrenal stress. Take it as a cue to adjust not just temporarily but on an ongoing basis. *Drink more water, exercise well, get more sleep.* Hiring a personal trainer was a great decision this past year. Learned lots. #BCedchat
  • rp_elliott Mar 11 @ 10:31 PM EDT
    #bcedchat Thanks for having me!! Great to meet all of you. Need to run...#balance. I’ll be sure to join again! 👋🏻
  • LauraRienks Mar 11 @ 10:31 PM EDT
    Time for a tune up! #bcedchat
    In reply to @brynmw
  • JanetChowMSc Mar 11 @ 10:31 PM EDT
    Taking care of myself and off to bed. #bcedchat
  • sirkim05 Mar 11 @ 10:31 PM EDT
    When you don’t have time to enjoy the things that you used to do and enjoy. #bcedchat
  • BCECTA Mar 11 @ 10:31 PM EDT
    Yoga has been really helpful for that. Yoga teachers lead us through the process of practicing mindfulness. Acknowledging thoughts but then letting them go, refocusing on breath or on the present moment (feeling grounded). It helps with the rest of life too. #BCedchat
    In reply to @rp_elliott
  • ChristineYH Mar 11 @ 10:31 PM EDT
    That's funny. Measurable. Visible. #bcedchat
    • i4peace_sean Mar 11 @ 10:28 PM EDT
      A3: signs my life is out of balance: more typos on twitter than normally. #bcedchat
  • CraigMah - Moderator Mar 11 @ 10:32 PM EDT
    A4: One strategy is to ask for help or advice. If you aren't able to ask, be able to listen to sometimes unsolicited advice. A colleague or friend can be your mirror on what you need to more of/less of. #bcedchat
  • dramaqueen4 Mar 11 @ 10:32 PM EDT
    #bcedchat A4: My work besties are my sounding board for work-life balance. I rely on them and I hope they know they can rely on me. @MScott16 @JulietElvira
  • HowardKiyuna Mar 11 @ 10:32 PM EDT
    A guy blogged about drinking a gallon of water a day for a month. His employer paid him to try it. He said he was less tired, drank less coffee and a coworker said he was happier. #bcedchat
  • i4peace_sean Mar 11 @ 10:32 PM EDT
    A4: strategies to stay balanced: prioritize, keep rituals, and keep a growth mindset for yourself #bcedchat
  • jfprovencher27 Mar 11 @ 10:32 PM EDT
    What are the things that admin do to make sure with practice selfcare #bcedchat
  • ChristineYH Mar 11 @ 10:32 PM EDT
    This is what I'm talking about. MORE SLEEP. Lack of will. A definite sign of not being balanced. #bcedchat
    • KylaLCameron Mar 11 @ 10:28 PM EDT
      A3: For me if I try to press snooze it is a sign. I like to be up just before the alarm goes off not dragging in the morning. #bcedchat
  • MmeSevie Mar 11 @ 10:32 PM EDT
    A4: Sharing a good laugh with my amazing colleague and friend @esones66; sleep; exercise; LOTS of chocolate and nature walks #bcedchat
  • ChristineYH Mar 11 @ 10:33 PM EDT
    This is so adorable. #bcedchat
  • stellafleming23 Mar 11 @ 10:33 PM EDT
    A4: My amazing husband @BobBobfleming is awesome at talking with me to get me back on track. Sometimes the call to teach excellently turns into a bottomless pit of work. He is excellent at knowing when I am working too much and too inefficiently. #bcedchat
  • vicki_den Mar 11 @ 10:33 PM EDT
    #bcedchat Glad you could join in!
    In reply to @rp_elliott
  • LauraRienks Mar 11 @ 10:33 PM EDT
    That's a great question. Would love to hear peoples responses to this! #bcedchat
    In reply to @jfprovencher27
  • BCECTA Mar 11 @ 10:33 PM EDT
    Commit to drinking a full glass of water by the end of every meal. It’s addictive! Right now you’re probably so dehydrated your thirst mechanism isn’t working properly. You’ll see after 2 weeks of focusing on water you start to crave it. Body realizes “this feels good!” #BCedchat
    In reply to @LauraRienks
  • ChristineYH Mar 11 @ 10:34 PM EDT
    Time is so key to work life balance. #bcedchat
    • sirkim05 Mar 11 @ 10:31 PM EDT
      When you don’t have time to enjoy the things that you used to do and enjoy. #bcedchat
  • BCECTA Mar 11 @ 10:34 PM EDT
    Commit to drinking a full glass of water by the end of every meal. It’s addictive! Right now you’re probably so dehydrated your thirst mechanism isn’t working properly. You’ll see after 2 weeks of focusing on water you start to crave it. Body realizes “this feels good!” #BCedchat
  • dramaqueen4 Mar 11 @ 10:34 PM EDT
    A4: Asking for help is important. Our fantastic teacher librarian @JosephJeffery1 is an asset when I feel overwhelmed. #bcedchat
  • LauraRienks Mar 11 @ 10:34 PM EDT
    Yes! It's important to talk to people you trust. #bcedchat
    In reply to @CraigMah
  • MrsTelie Mar 11 @ 10:34 PM EDT
    A4: put life priorities on the calendar same way I do work deadlines (reports to office :/) call a friend for coffee, take my kids someplace special, read books, ...#bcedchat
    In reply to @LauraRienks
  • technolandy Mar 11 @ 10:34 PM EDT
    A4 I believe my @Apple watch had helped me out a lot - reminders to stand. To move. To be on time. Benefited my mental and physical health #bcedchat
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  • ChristineYH Mar 11 @ 10:35 PM EDT
    A critical friend helps. Someone who can help you without solicitation and help can be reciprocated. #bcedchat
    • CraigMah - Moderator Mar 11 @ 10:32 PM EDT
      A4: One strategy is to ask for help or advice. If you aren't able to ask, be able to listen to sometimes unsolicited advice. A colleague or friend can be your mirror on what you need to more of/less of. #bcedchat
  • ChristineYH Mar 11 @ 10:35 PM EDT
    Lucky girl. #bcedchat
  • BCECTA Mar 11 @ 10:35 PM EDT
    We ask our students to fill up our water bottles whenever they ask to go for a drink. They love doing something nice for us, we model interdependence and healthy habits, and we stay better hydrated to boot! #WinWin #BCedchat
  • sirkim05 Mar 11 @ 10:35 PM EDT
    What is Q4 #bcedchat
  • technolandy Mar 11 @ 10:35 PM EDT
    A4 also helps that I also focus my class on self regulation tools - slow breathing, coping steps plans, “I” statements, balanced food choices, importance of sleep (even over fortnite) #bcedchat
  • ChristineYH Mar 11 @ 10:35 PM EDT
    Wow. This has the potential for research. I love this. #bcedchat
    • HowardKiyuna Mar 11 @ 10:32 PM EDT
      A guy blogged about drinking a gallon of water a day for a month. His employer paid him to try it. He said he was less tired, drank less coffee and a coworker said he was happier. #bcedchat
  • GeofferyKehrig Mar 11 @ 10:36 PM EDT
    A4: Every morning I give myself enough time to "over prepare & go with the flow." Flexibility is key -- and giving myself (& the students) an option to #play. #BCedchat
  • teachontheverge Mar 11 @ 10:36 PM EDT
    A4 #bcedchat You mean besides sarcasm, self effacing humour, and singing show tunes? 🤷🏻‍♀️ - I have great colleagues, mentors and administrators. I’m also grateful for a spouse who works in an entirely different workplace.
  • ChristineYH Mar 11 @ 10:36 PM EDT
    Great strategies to gain or maintain work life balance. #bcedchat
    • i4peace_sean Mar 11 @ 10:32 PM EDT
      A4: strategies to stay balanced: prioritize, keep rituals, and keep a growth mindset for yourself #bcedchat
  • stellafleming23 Mar 11 @ 10:36 PM EDT
    A4: I also made a colleague a stuffed toy fish so that she can "wet fish" me when I get crazy ideas at school that are going to zap me of energy. #bcedchat
  • vicki_den Mar 11 @ 10:36 PM EDT
    #bcedchat Good reminder! I live within walking distance of a yoga studio now. I have to get back into it.
    In reply to @BCECTA, @rp_elliott
  • ChristineYH Mar 11 @ 10:36 PM EDT
    Yes. Laughing. Good one. #bcedchat
    • MmeSevie Mar 11 @ 10:32 PM EDT
      A4: Sharing a good laugh with my amazing colleague and friend @esones66; sleep; exercise; LOTS of chocolate and nature walks #bcedchat
  • brynmw Mar 11 @ 10:36 PM EDT
    I’d love the answer to this, too. For my staff, I try to encourage self care, but for myself, I keep returning to ‘duties as required’. I also find comments from staff as ‘I get anxious when I don’t see your car parked’ or ‘I don’t know what we’d do if you were away’ #BCedchat
    In reply to @LauraRienks, @jfprovencher27
  • rilmcknight Mar 11 @ 10:37 PM EDT
    a4 I always work at not spreading myself to thin. I always tell student teachers to sit on their hands at every staff meeting for the first year so they dont volunteer for to much. You always should take time begore commiting to something new. Weigh the balance #bcedchat
    In reply to @LauraRienks
  • ldjrs_mrs Mar 11 @ 10:37 PM EDT
    A4: Talk. Talk to my husband @ldillon33 and friends like @courtkneeruns and @ginakiyuna. They are usually good at helping my find solutions and stay within my boundaries. #bcedchat
  • LauraRienks Mar 11 @ 10:37 PM EDT
    Yes! As a newer teacher, this is something I have struggled with. Last school year was so challenging for me and I didn't make work-life balance a priority. I've started this school year fresh, and continue to ask questions! #bcedchat
    In reply to @dramaqueen4, @JosephJeffery1
  • ChristineYH Mar 11 @ 10:37 PM EDT
  • LauraRienks Mar 11 @ 10:37 PM EDT
    Love it! Sort out your priorities. Make a list of the things that are important to you and decide when you are going to give them some time. #bcedchat
    In reply to @MrsTelie
  • jfprovencher27 Mar 11 @ 10:37 PM EDT
    A4 mindset is huge and have fun while facing difficulties #bcedchat
  • ChristineYH Mar 11 @ 10:38 PM EDT
    Do you love your Apple Watch. Deliberated getting one, but was not convinced. Convince me. :) #bcedchat
    • technolandy Mar 11 @ 10:34 PM EDT
      A4 I believe my @Apple watch had helped me out a lot - reminders to stand. To move. To be on time. Benefited my mental and physical health #bcedchat
  • MariahFranzmann Mar 11 @ 10:38 PM EDT
    A4: I like a lot of structure. I follow a routine every morning to get me ready: same breakfast every day and I write until my coffee is finished. My partner is also great at keeping me accountable when I am pushing myself too much or not enough in one area. #bcedchat
  • brynmw Mar 11 @ 10:38 PM EDT
    Always laughter. #BCedchat
    In reply to @ChristineYH
  • LauraRienks Mar 11 @ 10:38 PM EDT
    So important! I have a few of those at school! #bcedchat
    In reply to @ChristineYH
  • vicki_den Mar 11 @ 10:38 PM EDT
    Good advice! #bcedchat
    In reply to @rilmcknight, @LauraRienks
  • sirkim05 Mar 11 @ 10:38 PM EDT
    I will just assume... good laughter in the morning with alexa jokes... taking my time to be me in the morning and arriving at work an hour early are my keys to a peaceful day! #bcedchat
  • BCECTA Mar 11 @ 10:38 PM EDT
    A4: Part of the reason we created the BC Early Career Teachers’ Association was because we saw a need for supportive community, sounding boards, health & wellness advice for new Teachers who are extremely vulnerable to overwhelm, isolation & burnout/attrition #BCedchat
  • rilmcknight Mar 11 @ 10:38 PM EDT
    Amazing to have family support #bcedchat
    In reply to @stellafleming23, @BobBobfleming
  • SandyNemeth Mar 11 @ 10:39 PM EDT
    A4. I always listen to my little voice. And regular self reflection is important. #bcedchat
  • brynmw Mar 11 @ 10:39 PM EDT
    Yes! Choose one thing as ‘extra’ and do it well. Although as admin, I’m always trying to get to yes, I appreciate when teachers say no. #BCedchat
    In reply to @rilmcknight, @LauraRienks
  • jfprovencher27 Mar 11 @ 10:39 PM EDT
    are the duties as required are out of sink or unrealistic with selfcare #bcedchat
    In reply to @brynmw, @LauraRienks
  • vicki_den Mar 11 @ 10:40 PM EDT
    That's hilarious! #bcedchat
    In reply to @stellafleming23
  • LauraRienks Mar 11 @ 10:40 PM EDT
    This is great advice- I wish someone told me that my first year of teaching! #bcedchat
    In reply to @rilmcknight
  • bcedchat Mar 11 @ 10:40 PM EDT
    Q5: Has your district provided mentoring, collegiality etc. to help you navigate difficult moments in balancing work and personal life? If so, what does it look like? How does it help? #bcedchat @LauraRienks
  • LauraRienks Mar 11 @ 10:41 PM EDT
    Q5: Has your district provided mentoring, collegiality etc. to help you navigate difficult moments in balancing work and personal life? If so, what does it look like? How does it help? #bcedchat
  • dramaqueen4 Mar 11 @ 10:41 PM EDT
    #bcedchat A4 Might seem silly but enjoying a glass of wine and watching Grey's & Big Bang is my go to Thursday night relaxation - THE WEEK IS ALMOST OVER!
  • rilmcknight Mar 11 @ 10:41 PM EDT
    we all need to spread the word to the new teachers. Burnout can happen so quick. Most of us learnt that the hard way #bcedchat
    In reply to @LauraRienks
  • LauraRienks Mar 11 @ 10:42 PM EDT
    Someone told me that new(er) or young teachers need reminders about why looking after teachers is as important as looking after children. #bcedchat
    In reply to @rilmcknight
  • jfprovencher27 Mar 11 @ 10:42 PM EDT
    A5 our school have a flextime and teachers are talking about this in a committee, #bcedchat
  • SueTonnesen Mar 11 @ 10:42 PM EDT
    Love my Apple Watch! From messages to the odd phone call that I have answered on it, I love it! Breathe, stand and move are great but the best if the Toy Story Theme Pack!!! #bcedchat
    In reply to @ChristineYH
  • cybraryman1 Mar 11 @ 10:42 PM EDT
    A5 My Coping Strategies page https://t.co/23le1FqNbn Learn how to deal with stress. Focus on the big picture and don't try to conquer everything at once. Make sure you make time to do fun things with your family. #bcedchat
  • i4peace_sean Mar 11 @ 10:43 PM EDT
    A5: Not yet, but I have a growth mindset for the District 😀 #bcedchat
  • brynmw Mar 11 @ 10:43 PM EDT
    Not always, but admin role isn’t necessarily 8-3....I get to school at 6:30 and leave after 4:30 it later, depending on schedule. I’ve met parents in evenings, weekends and even during Family Day. Still love what I do. #bcedchat
    In reply to @jfprovencher27, @LauraRienks
  • ChristineYH Mar 11 @ 10:43 PM EDT
    A5. I had a mentor in my first year of teaching. She was a HUGE help and asset to my well being and trying to stay in check of work life balance. I wished I had one every year. #bcedchat
  • BCECTA Mar 11 @ 10:43 PM EDT
    A5: Since we know that mentoring programs differ across the province, we as an association are a network that blend goals such as mentoring, wellness supports, helping members gradually get to know the union, get district help, etc. without feeling overwhelmed. #BCedchat
  • LauraRienks Mar 11 @ 10:44 PM EDT
    It's the teacher in the classroom who inspires, cultivates and enthuses learning. How can we do that when surviving on little sleep? #bcedchat
    In reply to @BCECTA
  • stellafleming23 Mar 11 @ 10:44 PM EDT
    This is an awesome idea. Going to bring it up in our school staff meeting tomorrow. #bcedchat
    • LauraRienks Mar 11 @ 10:41 PM EDT
      Q5: Has your district provided mentoring, collegiality etc. to help you navigate difficult moments in balancing work and personal life? If so, what does it look like? How does it help? #bcedchat
  • jfprovencher27 Mar 11 @ 10:44 PM EDT
    A5 no and event if I am an experienced teacher, coming to a new school you should get a mentor that can help you #bcedchat
  • sirkim05 Mar 11 @ 10:44 PM EDT
    Hmmmm great question! I really think that meanigful collaboration and collegiality are essential to maintain a healthy outlook in teaching. I wish there are programs that cater to teachers. #bcedchat
    • bcedchat Mar 11 @ 10:40 PM EDT
      Q5: Has your district provided mentoring, collegiality etc. to help you navigate difficult moments in balancing work and personal life? If so, what does it look like? How does it help? #bcedchat @LauraRienks
  • technolandy Mar 11 @ 10:44 PM EDT
    I wouldn’t say no to “everything” but pick one thing for the kids and one thing for yourself (coaching to clubs to bookchat to educhat) #bcedchat
    In reply to @LauraRienks, @rilmcknight
  • ChristineYH Mar 11 @ 10:44 PM EDT
    Does this mean you're hopeful? Mentorship, formal or informal, is an asset to all those in education. We need that critical friend who will help us in time of need and growth. Nice to have a few. #bcedchat
  • Robcat17 Mar 11 @ 10:44 PM EDT
    A4: I find that as I get to be a more effective teacher, time frees up. Not sure that’s a strategy except to recommend focus on getting better and steal from the best, not just anybody. #bcedchat
    In reply to @LauraRienks
  • bcedchat Mar 11 @ 10:45 PM EDT
    Don’t forget to use the #bcedchat hashtag throughout the week to keep the conversation going!
  • i4peace_sean Mar 11 @ 10:45 PM EDT
    A5: as a school, we are making sure our PDs are balanced with “head” and “heart”. One thing we will focus on for the heart is self-care. #bcedchat
  • ChristineYH Mar 11 @ 10:45 PM EDT
    Q6 is coming from @LauraRienks on #bcedchat. #worklifebalance
  • vicki_den Mar 11 @ 10:45 PM EDT
    #bcedchat A5 We have wellness workshops. I've never been though. LOL Our staff has potluck lunches and sometimes go to the pub after work but mostly everyone works too hard and then goes home. It's a very busy school.
    • bcedchat Mar 11 @ 10:40 PM EDT
      Q5: Has your district provided mentoring, collegiality etc. to help you navigate difficult moments in balancing work and personal life? If so, what does it look like? How does it help? #bcedchat @LauraRienks
  • MariahFranzmann Mar 11 @ 10:45 PM EDT
    Q5: mine has a wonderful mentorship program for new teachers and a corporate discount for a gym membership, but not sure what is available beyond that... #bcedchat
  • technolandy Mar 11 @ 10:45 PM EDT
    But my first year was with a friend and we always made sure that we spent one day going home early to our spouse (I’ve since encouraged time shifting classroom duties and parental responsibilities knowing that often soccer starts at 3...) #bcedchat
    In reply to @LauraRienks, @rilmcknight
  • LauraRienks Mar 11 @ 10:45 PM EDT
    I have a few colleagues that I speak to on a regular basis- self appointed mentors. I am in the middle of setting a date to meet w/ a mentor teacher to help with guiding my practice forward. #bcedchat
    In reply to @stellafleming23
  • Robcat17 Mar 11 @ 10:46 PM EDT
    A4: Also grade less. Feedback in the moment is much more effective, so that’s where I spend time. I stopped adding comments to papers. #bcedchat
    In reply to @LauraRienks
  • i4peace_sean Mar 11 @ 10:46 PM EDT
    I am hopeful. Good things are happening and better things will be coming! #BCEdChat
    In reply to @ChristineYH
  • ChristineYH Mar 11 @ 10:46 PM EDT
    So true. Our school district is offering wellness workshops for students, families, and staff. I would love to hear the narratives of those participating before, during, and after the workshops. I like that there is something available. #bcedchat
    • vicki_den Mar 11 @ 10:45 PM EDT
      #bcedchat A5 We have wellness workshops. I've never been though. LOL Our staff has potluck lunches and sometimes go to the pub after work but mostly everyone works too hard and then goes home. It's a very busy school.
      • bcedchat Mar 11 @ 10:40 PM EDT
        Q5: Has your district provided mentoring, collegiality etc. to help you navigate difficult moments in balancing work and personal life? If so, what does it look like? How does it help? #bcedchat @LauraRienks
  • sirkim05 Mar 11 @ 10:46 PM EDT
    I agree... having someone to talk to in whatever kind of relationship is healthy. #bcedchat
    In reply to @ChristineYH
  • BCECTA Mar 11 @ 10:46 PM EDT
    We’ve heard of a system called “Check in/Check out” and another one called “Tag.” Basically ways of honouring emotional state without shaming struggle, and having buddies who check in with each other. #BCedchat
    • stellafleming23 Mar 11 @ 10:44 PM EDT
      This is an awesome idea. Going to bring it up in our school staff meeting tomorrow. #bcedchat
      • LauraRienks Mar 11 @ 10:41 PM EDT
        Q5: Has your district provided mentoring, collegiality etc. to help you navigate difficult moments in balancing work and personal life? If so, what does it look like? How does it help? #bcedchat
  • rilmcknight Mar 11 @ 10:46 PM EDT
    I just want people to think it through before the quick commitment. Always know how much time it requires and if you can give it justice. Ss deserve the best we can give. #bcedchat
    In reply to @technolandy, @LauraRienks
  • KylaLCameron Mar 11 @ 10:47 PM EDT
    My district #sd42 has an amazing helping teacher @pennymorgan7 and an awesome mentoring program. Not just new teachers benefit, new to district and new to role teachers are also welcome #bcedchat
    • LauraRienks Mar 11 @ 10:41 PM EDT
      Q5: Has your district provided mentoring, collegiality etc. to help you navigate difficult moments in balancing work and personal life? If so, what does it look like? How does it help? #bcedchat
  • LauraRienks Mar 11 @ 10:47 PM EDT
    I like this "Tag" idea! #bcedchat
    In reply to @BCECTA
  • stellafleming23 Mar 11 @ 10:47 PM EDT
    I mentor a colleague but we don't really talk about work-life balance. We mainly talk about classroom management and student expectations. #bcedchat
  • sirkim05 Mar 11 @ 10:47 PM EDT
    What PD do you have that focus on the heart? That is a good one! Sometimes we neglect hone and polish the emotional intelligence of our teachers. #bcedchat @HISD_NHECHS #NHECHS
    • i4peace_sean Mar 11 @ 10:45 PM EDT
      A5: as a school, we are making sure our PDs are balanced with “head” and “heart”. One thing we will focus on for the heart is self-care. #bcedchat
  • LauraRienks Mar 11 @ 10:48 PM EDT
    Thanks Kyla! Penny is amazing, and every district should have one ;) #bcedchat
    In reply to @KylaLCameron, @pennymorgan7
  • Robcat17 Mar 11 @ 10:48 PM EDT
    A5: Beat advice I got year 1 from mentor. September will be great. You’ll think you suck by November. You’ll work your way back up by June. Entire mentor program worth it just for that advice. #bcedchat
    In reply to @bcedchat, @LauraRienks
  • brynmw Mar 11 @ 10:48 PM EDT
    For me, it’s about finding the joy. Understanding not everyone sees that joy. #bcedchat
    In reply to @jfprovencher27, @LauraRienks
  • BCECTA Mar 11 @ 10:48 PM EDT
    A5: Last year my vice principal added wellness features into our weekly staff bulletin (a PDF that went out once every week). The continual reminders were useful & appreciated. It means a lot when admin explicitely and consistently encourage self-care. #bcedchat
  • Robcat17 Mar 11 @ 10:49 PM EDT
    At least the gym membership says something about what’s important! #bcedchat
    In reply to @MariahFranzmann
  • GeofferyKehrig Mar 11 @ 10:49 PM EDT
    A5: SD43 in Coquitlam has an incredible mentoring program. Teaching is my 2nd career & their encouraging support is greatly increasing my skills and craft. #BCedchat
  • vicki_den Mar 11 @ 10:49 PM EDT
    #bcedchat It's a 6 week commitment from 4:30-6:30 pm in the winter. It felt like one more thing and would make my day even longer. Plus I have to get home to walk the dog. I just couldn't see it working for me.
    In reply to @ChristineYH
  • LauraRienks Mar 11 @ 10:49 PM EDT
    Q6: What would you say to someone entering this profession. What advice would you share? #bcedchat
  • i4peace_sean Mar 11 @ 10:49 PM EDT
    I’m helping lead Restorative Practices. We are first focusing on relationships. To do that we are learning about ourselves, others, and relationships. #bcedchat
    In reply to @sirkim05, @HISD_NHECHS
  • bcedchat Mar 11 @ 10:50 PM EDT
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  • rilmcknight Mar 11 @ 10:50 PM EDT
    Thats what friends are for. Keep us from overdoing it and to provide humour. #bcedchat
    In reply to @stellafleming23, @vicki_den
  • jfprovencher27 Mar 11 @ 10:50 PM EDT
    the problem with selfcare pro-d is the public perception #bcedchat
  • BCECTA Mar 11 @ 10:50 PM EDT
    A5: the same VP also started a secret buddy initiative. (Voluntary). You filled out a kind of “get to know me” form & we’re secretly assigned a buddy to give thoughtful gifts to all year according to their interests & passions & tastes. Happy to share the form! #bcedchat
  • ChristineYH Mar 11 @ 10:50 PM EDT
    This is awesome. #bcedchat
    • GeofferyKehrig Mar 11 @ 10:49 PM EDT
      A5: SD43 in Coquitlam has an incredible mentoring program. Teaching is my 2nd career & their encouraging support is greatly increasing my skills and craft. #BCedchat
  • Robcat17 Mar 11 @ 10:50 PM EDT
    But classroom management is so helpful for being able to maintain balance! The more stress at work, the harder to leave it at work! #bcedchat
    In reply to @stellafleming23
  • dramaqueen4 Mar 11 @ 10:50 PM EDT
    A5 #bcedchat It's there but there isn't enough. It's a big school & it's hard to find & make time for socializing and mentoring. We don't all sit together in one staffroom. We're in separate dept "staffrooms" but I tend to work through lunch & don't interact. It's hard. 🤷‍♀️
    In reply to @bcedchat, @LauraRienks
  • LauraRienks Mar 11 @ 10:50 PM EDT
    That's amazing! #bcedchat
    In reply to @Robcat17, @bcedchat
  • ChristineYH Mar 11 @ 10:51 PM EDT
    I like this. Friendly reminders on wellness. #bcedchat
    • BCECTA Mar 11 @ 10:48 PM EDT
      A5: Last year my vice principal added wellness features into our weekly staff bulletin (a PDF that went out once every week). The continual reminders were useful & appreciated. It means a lot when admin explicitely and consistently encourage self-care. #bcedchat
  • SueTonnesen Mar 11 @ 10:51 PM EDT
    Are you able to share what the bulletin looked like with the self care aspect...would love to see it as a model for my Week at a Glance #BCedchat
    In reply to @BCECTA
  • GeofferyKehrig Mar 11 @ 10:51 PM EDT
    Q5: SD43 is having 10 mentoring sessions this year on different themes. After the session, we break into groups or with identified mentors. #BCedchat
  • SandyNemeth Mar 11 @ 10:52 PM EDT
    Appreciate Q5 as a trustee. We need to prioritize the physical and mental health and wellness of everyone in our schools, classrooms and offices, AND that of our students as well. #bcedchat
  • MsSophiaLe Mar 11 @ 10:52 PM EDT
    A6: Yes, the kids are important, but YOU are also important. Make sure you take time for yourself because you will be a better and happier teacher and the kids will benefit from that too! #bcedchat
    In reply to @LauraRienks
  • Robcat17 Mar 11 @ 10:52 PM EDT
    A6: You can’t hit a homerun everyday. I try for a base hit. #bcedchat
    In reply to @LauraRienks
  • brynmw Mar 11 @ 10:52 PM EDT
    A6: if you are considering a career in education, remember that you are your students’ champion, but you cannot be there for them, if you don’t take time for yourself. #bcedchat
  • ChristineYH Mar 11 @ 10:52 PM EDT
    A6. You can't help others when your cup is half-full or empty. Your wellness equates to other people's success and wellness as well. So, take care of yourself first. #bcedchat
    • LauraRienks Mar 11 @ 10:49 PM EDT
      Q6: What would you say to someone entering this profession. What advice would you share? #bcedchat
  • CraigMah - Moderator Mar 11 @ 10:52 PM EDT
    A6: This is what a penguin would say....#bcedchat
  • BCECTA Mar 11 @ 10:52 PM EDT
    A5: I was a new teacher on staff in a portable far from the main building. Knowing that *someone* in the school knew who I was, was thinking of me & sending small gifts once a month... it helped a lot. More than I can even express. Helped me through feeling invisible. #BCedchat
    • BCECTA Mar 11 @ 10:50 PM EDT
      A5: the same VP also started a secret buddy initiative. (Voluntary). You filled out a kind of “get to know me” form & we’re secretly assigned a buddy to give thoughtful gifts to all year according to their interests & passions & tastes. Happy to share the form! #bcedchat
  • LauraRienks Mar 11 @ 10:52 PM EDT
    There are good days and not so good days.Spend the time connecting with your students/creating community. Don’t sweat about the small stuff. #bcedchat
  • jfprovencher27 Mar 11 @ 10:52 PM EDT
    A5 teaching is a journey, you are expecting to work like a veteran on day one, learn to prioritize,focus on things you can influence, love yourself and your students, each year you will get better. if students are learning in your class you have done your job #bcedchat
  • ChristineYH Mar 11 @ 10:52 PM EDT
    Bingo. DITTO. Agreed. #bcedchat
    • MsSophiaLe Mar 11 @ 10:52 PM EDT
      A6: Yes, the kids are important, but YOU are also important. Make sure you take time for yourself because you will be a better and happier teacher and the kids will benefit from that too! #bcedchat
      In reply to @LauraRienks
  • LauraRienks Mar 11 @ 10:52 PM EDT
    It feels nice to know someone is checking in. #bcedchat
    In reply to @BCECTA
  • SueTonnesen Mar 11 @ 10:52 PM EDT
    Would love to see this, too! Great ideas for wellness and happiness as well as support! #BCedchat
    In reply to @BCECTA
  • sirkim05 Mar 11 @ 10:52 PM EDT
    Be passionate in what you do. Give yourself space and time to grow. Develop your emotional intelligence more. Remember, everything is a process. And don’t forget to SMILE! #bcedchat @HISD_NHECHS #NHECHS
    • LauraRienks Mar 11 @ 10:49 PM EDT
      Q6: What would you say to someone entering this profession. What advice would you share? #bcedchat
  • rilmcknight Mar 11 @ 10:53 PM EDT
    A5 as a small school I am usually mentoring our new teachers and self care is always essential. #bcedchat
  • ChristineYH Mar 11 @ 10:53 PM EDT
    Ah yes... the voice of a trustee on #bcedchat. Love it. Thanks Sandy.
    • SandyNemeth Mar 11 @ 10:52 PM EDT
      Appreciate Q5 as a trustee. We need to prioritize the physical and mental health and wellness of everyone in our schools, classrooms and offices, AND that of our students as well. #bcedchat
  • dramaqueen4 Mar 11 @ 10:53 PM EDT
    #bcedchat A6: Say no to extra work but say yes if it's something you are really passionate about (not because you think it will get you a job). Some extracurricular activities can inspire good teachers to be great teachers.
    In reply to @LauraRienks, @bcedchat
  • LauraRienks Mar 11 @ 10:53 PM EDT
    I love this, what a great reminder! #bcedchat
    In reply to @dramaqueen4, @bcedchat
  • MariahFranzmann Mar 11 @ 10:54 PM EDT
    A6: Don't judge a teacher by how late they stay at school. Some love staying late, some prefer to take work home. I rarely take anything home to keep a strict balance, I would rather stay late. Find what works for you and stick to it. #bcedchat
  • MmeSevie Mar 11 @ 10:54 PM EDT
    A6: Be gentle with yourself. Have fun. Take one day at a time. Breathe. Always keep chocolate close. #bcedchat
  • ChristineYH Mar 11 @ 10:54 PM EDT
    I second that. #bcedchat
    • brynmw Mar 11 @ 10:52 PM EDT
      A6: if you are considering a career in education, remember that you are your students’ champion, but you cannot be there for them, if you don’t take time for yourself. #bcedchat
  • LauraRienks Mar 11 @ 10:54 PM EDT
    All about balance! #bcedchat
    In reply to @MariahFranzmann
  • i4peace_sean Mar 11 @ 10:54 PM EDT
    A6: my advice to a new teacher is to love your students. They are more important than the curriculum #bcedchat
  • MrsTelie Mar 11 @ 10:54 PM EDT
    A6: Teaching is a great, meaningful profession that can change lives; at its best it changes the teacher's life for the better too when the teacher keeps their priorities in sync with the people in their life before & after school #bcedchat
    In reply to @LauraRienks
  • bcedchat Mar 11 @ 10:55 PM EDT
    Follow the people you have met in this chat - you will find they are the resource. #bcedchat
  • CraigMah - Moderator Mar 11 @ 10:55 PM EDT
    A6: Ok seriously. Your first few years will be overwhelming, but with persistence, self-care, and continued PD growth, your capacity will grow and things that are challenging today, will be trivial in a few years. #bcedchat
  • ChristineYH Mar 11 @ 10:55 PM EDT
    Q7 is coming... from @LauraRienks on #bcedchat. The time just few by when you're having fun. #WorkLifeBalance
  • ldjrs_mrs Mar 11 @ 10:55 PM EDT
    #bcedchat thanks for the chat!
  • stellafleming23 Mar 11 @ 10:55 PM EDT
    A6 Take your time. You are in this for the long haul. You can't do it all. Teaching is a craft that takes time to master. Think about things. Enjoy the journey. It will change your life! Oh and follow all the teachers I do on twitter because they are stunning! #bcedchat
  • LauraRienks Mar 11 @ 10:55 PM EDT
    Q7: What are you planning to do this Spring Break as part of your work life balance? #bcedchat
  • SandyNemeth Mar 11 @ 10:55 PM EDT
    This has been quite insightful. I appreciate the honest and thoughtful responses! #bcedchat
    In reply to @ChristineYH
  • bcedchat Mar 11 @ 10:56 PM EDT
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  • BCECTA Mar 11 @ 10:56 PM EDT
    A6: Be kind to yourself. Remember how gentle you would be with a vulnerable new learner, and take careful steps to not let yourself take on too much pressure too fast. Seek out kindred spirits who will answer ANY q without judgement or shame. It’s okay to not be okay. #BCedchat
    • LauraRienks Mar 11 @ 10:49 PM EDT
      Q6: What would you say to someone entering this profession. What advice would you share? #bcedchat
  • rilmcknight Mar 11 @ 10:56 PM EDT
    Thank you. As I am heading into retirement I feel I need to leave so things I have learnt over the years #bcedchat
    In reply to @BCECTA
  • LauraRienks Mar 11 @ 10:56 PM EDT
    A6: Live in the present moment, not the future. We can all spend hours worrying about what ifs; better to focus on the things you know are real and true not the ones you can not determine or influence. #bcedchat
    In reply to @bcedchat
  • GeofferyKehrig Mar 11 @ 10:57 PM EDT
    A6: Set a weekly schedule and always input 'you' time in it too. #SharpenTheSaw #BCedchat
  • LauraRienks Mar 11 @ 10:57 PM EDT
    Q7: I am going to San Francisco! Also, I will be reading for pleasure! #bcedchat
  • bcedchat Mar 11 @ 10:58 PM EDT
    Thank you for joining #bcedchat tonight!
  • jfprovencher27 Mar 11 @ 10:58 PM EDT
    survive your first year, the second year you look of what you have done and Omg need to fix, the third year you improve on your first to year, the fourth year unless you have a changing assignment you star having experience. #bcedchat
    In reply to @CraigMah
  • ChristineYH Mar 11 @ 10:58 PM EDT
    I believe that feeling overwhelmed comes in phases. First few years are CRAZY. It calms down a bit towards 5 years... then you do something like a Masters Degree or change roles into management, you're overwhelmed again. It's the learning curve. Embrace it. #bcedchat
    • CraigMah - Moderator Mar 11 @ 10:55 PM EDT
      A6: Ok seriously. Your first few years will be overwhelming, but with persistence, self-care, and continued PD growth, your capacity will grow and things that are challenging today, will be trivial in a few years. #bcedchat
  • LauraRienks Mar 11 @ 10:58 PM EDT
    Such great advice, thank you. #bcedchat
    In reply to @ChristineYH
  • brynmw Mar 11 @ 10:58 PM EDT
    A7: Not the best question about balance. Off to China with 30 amazing teachers and four wonderful admin. Presenting on Tech at forum. But for refreshing me, this will do it! #bcedchat
  • ChristineYH Mar 11 @ 10:58 PM EDT
    YES. Be kind to yourself. #bcedchat
    • BCECTA Mar 11 @ 10:56 PM EDT
      A6: Be kind to yourself. Remember how gentle you would be with a vulnerable new learner, and take careful steps to not let yourself take on too much pressure too fast. Seek out kindred spirits who will answer ANY q without judgement or shame. It’s okay to not be okay. #BCedchat
      • LauraRienks Mar 11 @ 10:49 PM EDT
        Q6: What would you say to someone entering this profession. What advice would you share? #bcedchat
  • Robcat17 Mar 11 @ 10:58 PM EDT
    A6: I do wish someone had told me how much better i would be in even 5 years. #bcedchat
  • stellafleming23 Mar 11 @ 10:58 PM EDT
    A7 Exercise, rest, have fun with my family, and enjoy Victoria, BC. #bcedchat
  • CraigMah - Moderator Mar 11 @ 10:58 PM EDT
    A7: Hopefully start running again! #bcedchat
  • LauraRienks Mar 11 @ 10:58 PM EDT
    Have a wonderful trip! #bcedchat
    In reply to @brynmw
  • KylaLCameron Mar 11 @ 10:58 PM EDT
    A7: Hoping to be outside every day, read for pleasure, laugh lots with my family and visit friends. Oh, and visit a couple wineries. #bcedchat
    • LauraRienks Mar 11 @ 10:55 PM EDT
      Q7: What are you planning to do this Spring Break as part of your work life balance? #bcedchat
  • jfprovencher27 Mar 11 @ 10:58 PM EDT
    A7 self-care #bcedchat
  • bcedchat Mar 11 @ 10:59 PM EDT
    Two week spring break and Easter long weekend coming up in BC, so #bcedchat will resume on SUNDAY, April 8th at 7pm PST. Please join guest moderator @perfinker and co-mod @CraigMah to discuss “Teacher Imagination.”
  • rilmcknight Mar 11 @ 10:59 PM EDT
    I so agree. Walking your dog is wellness for you both #bcedchat
    In reply to @vicki_den, @ChristineYH
  • ChristineYH Mar 11 @ 10:59 PM EDT
    Sounds like super fun. VACAY. #bcedchat
    • LauraRienks Mar 11 @ 10:57 PM EDT
      Q7: I am going to San Francisco! Also, I will be reading for pleasure! #bcedchat
  • BCECTA Mar 11 @ 10:59 PM EDT
    A7: A lot of our executive will be @BCTF AGM for 3-4 day, so we get to be together 💚 . We know not to make plans for the 2-3 days after to really rest/recover. Personally... grad school research, Yoga, family time, nature, weight training & I want to see Black Panther. #BCedchat
    • LauraRienks Mar 11 @ 10:55 PM EDT
      Q7: What are you planning to do this Spring Break as part of your work life balance? #bcedchat
  • vicki_den Mar 11 @ 10:59 PM EDT
    #bcedchat Safe travels and have an amazing time!
    In reply to @brynmw
  • brynmw Mar 11 @ 10:59 PM EDT
    Thank you @LauraRienks and @ChristineYH for a great chat and reminder for self care. #bcedchat
  • dramaqueen4 Mar 11 @ 10:59 PM EDT
    A7: #bcedchat I'm not leaving my school until ALL my marking and prep is done. Then, I'm going to sleep, walk my dog and read, read, read....
    In reply to @LauraRienks, @bcedchat
  • CraigMah - Moderator Mar 11 @ 10:59 PM EDT
    Great job @LauraRienks and @ChristineYH for a thoughtful #bcedchat! For most of us, Spring Break is one week away! Have a great week everyone!
  • ChristineYH Mar 11 @ 10:59 PM EDT
    Wow. You go Craig. #bcedchat
  • LauraRienks Mar 11 @ 10:59 PM EDT
    Thanks for joining in on the conversation! #bcedchat
    In reply to @brynmw, @ChristineYH