#251 Wellbeing Wednesday
Prioritizing self-care and wellbeing is - for body, mind, and spirit - both important and necessary.
I am re-sharing suggestions from my September 2021 blog post, Self-care for Educators [Part IV], and July 2021 blog post, Self-care for Educators [Part III] for promoting self-care.
Whilst this A-Z list of suggestions was initially written in the midst of the 2021 summer vacation and have been slightly revised to remove reference to social distancing and to add the World Sleep Day reference, I do hope a number of these can be incorporated into daily practice, and especially during these final months of the 2022-2023 school year.
Afternoon naps at the weekend
Brushing up on language skills and/or learning a new language
Creative activities
Discovering new neighbourhoods during long walks
Eating well, cooking favourite recipes and experimenting with new recipes and unfamiliar ingredients
Fresh air
Good night’s sleep (on a regular basis) [This year’s World Sleep Day is March 17, 2023]
H20
In person catch ups when possible
Jazz music (this is one of my favourite playlists) or any other music that feeds your soul
Kindness. Practice kindness always.
Leisurely afternoons listening to podcasts, music or reading
Making memories with friends and loved ones
Nature - close by or further afield
Outside - taking advantage of the long days, fresh air. Smell the roses (and more)!
Photography - taking photos, experimenting with techniques, and sharing photos as gifts
Quizzes
Reconnecting - in person and/or on-line - with those whom we have lost contact
Sunshine (it’s free)
Taking the time to be (in my view, the most important one)
Unplugging - a digital detox (frequently easier said than done)
Venturing out of your comfort zone to learn a new skill, discovery something new
WhatsApp calls and messages with friends around the world
Xercise (I know that it really begins with an ‘e’)
Yoga and other exercise
Zen - cultivate a peaceful and calm energy
In concluding, I am sharing this insightful quote as a gentle reminder of the importance of self-care:
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