Improving our mood and mindset goes a long way to in turn improving those external issues or at least our perception of them. Now before this pandemic I would scoff at the suggestion that I should take more time for me; seeing it as an insurmountable challenge with my giant ‘to do’ list. However, various twists of fate have led me to making ‘me’ a higher priority. Which is the first thing on the path to improvements. Check out these 8 areas to work on and accompanying infographic.
Category: Educator Wellbeing
The 10 Educator Pledges of Christmas
Wow what a term; what a year. As the world has pressed the giant reset button, it’s also a good time for individuals to pause and take stock(ings). Here are 10 pledges for your Christmas break: Breathe. If your circumstances allow have a duvet day. Do as little as possible without the guilt – you’ve Read More
Toxic Schools: 10 Key Indicators To Aid Workplace Reflection
The term ‘toxic school’ will mean different things for different people. Most people experience day to day workplace ‘gripes’ but when does this turn into toxicity?
A Teacher Wellbeing Oath
What will you do to save your teacher sanity, health and wellbeing? Your wellbeing is ultimately in your hands and fuelled by the choices you make. If there are environmental factors contributing to lower wellbeing, how are you going to support yourself in navigating that? Although there is much workload sent down from on high and Read More
Summer struggles: a male perspective on mental health by @teacher_mr_r
@teacher_mr_r provides a candid account of his experiences and encouragement for all (but especially men) to seek help.
Summer Holiday Blues! By @Censoredhead
Are you an educator who suffers from this phenomenon? I know I am and I have discovered that I am not alone (phew!). @Censoredhead shares his feelings about this summer break: I have to admit I am slightly worried about just stopping for summer. I have never worked so hard as I have these past Read More
MalCPD: Your Stress Bucket
Mal Krishnasamy is an Education Consultant & Executive Coach specialising in leadership development and coaching in education. She believes passionately that in the right culture, students, teachers and schools thrive. One of her recent posts, particularly resonated with me as we often talk to children about their stress buckets but rarely take our own advice, in order Read More
Education Support: Coping With The Unknown – Mental Health As A Priority For School Leaders This September.
The summer holidays are a time for relaxation, reflection and preparation. However, this has been year has been a year like no other and as school leaders, we need to consider what our staff’s wellbeing needs will look like in September. We should also remember our own. Education Support is your charity which can help Read More
TES: Supporting the emotional and mental health of the education workforce webinar (replay)
https://www.bigmarker.com/TesSENShow/Supporting-the-emotional-and-mental-health-of-the-education-workforce ABOUT THIS WEBINAR In this free webinar from TES, Dr Asha Patel will focus on how schools can support their staff’s emotional and mental health by utilising evidence-based methods that are sustainable. You’ll leave with 5 top tips on how you can support emotional and mental health in your school or setting. Suitable for Read More
Free Psychological First Aid Training For Front Line Staff via Future Learn
https://www.futurelearn.com/courses/psychological-first-aid-covid-19 – click here to access The following infomation is from the Gov.uk press release: Free online psychological first aid training from Public Health England (PHE) available to frontline staff and volunteers Training will equip staff to provide support and recognise people at risk of distress Follows globally recommended model for supporting people during emergencies, Read More