I It’s almost time for teachers to head back into the classroom. Summer traditionally has been a time for teachers to rest, re-charge, spend time with families, friends, and take some much needed time for themselves. Many teachers even spend time learning - taking part in professional development opportunities to increase their level of confidence and self-efficacy in the classroom.
Before heading back to the classroom, there’s one thing that teachers can do to help make the new school year more successful - and that's to take a few minutes and develop a self-care plan for themselves. Too often once the new school year begins with all the demands of the school day, teachers are all too likely to let their own basic needs fall by the wayside even while strongly encouraging their students to eat healthy, get plenty of rest, and exercise.
Research has shown that eating a healthy diet, getting adequate rest, and exercise everyday helps us to think more clearly, keep our energy level high, we have more patience, it promotes a positive attitude, lowers the risk of serious disease, improves our immunity levels, and basically we just plain feel better!
So what are the daily requirements? Below is a table with the recommended daily requirements for nutrition, water,exercise, and sleep. The left side of the table lists the recommendations, the right side of the table has space for you to jot down your plan. Make daily planning for your own self care a routine that you follow regularly this year. It just may make this the best school year ever!
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