"This course has given me context and explanation about what I am feeling as well as ways to support moving in a more positive direction. I now better understand stressors that might be affecting me, and I have a more clear and heightened awareness of both how to name and identify them. From there, I also feel that I now have tools and strategies that can support me in either lessening those stressors or working through them if they cannot be lessened or eliminated. After this course, I feel more confident in ensuring that I can provide for my own well being in order to be the best that I can be for myself, my family, and my students."
--S.V. from Michigan
"This was the right course at the right time for me! Before I took this course, I was so used to the stressors that are common to teaching that I tended to just accept them. I was also used to the feeling of always being asked to do more and more with less time and support. This course has provided many great implemental ideas to help deal with the stressors that are part of teaching, as well as giving me “permission” to make my own well-being a priority in my life."
--A.J. from Michigan
"One of the most profound concepts I've grasped from the course revolves around the transformative impact of consistent self-care practices on overall well-being. For instance, my biggest realization came when I integrated just 10 minutes of mindfulness meditation into my morning routine. This simple yet powerful practice not only significantly enhances my mood but also boosts productivity throughout the day. It underscores how small, regular acts of self-care can lead to significant improvements in mental health and productivity, demonstrating the interconnectedness between personal well-being and professional effectiveness."
--J.T. from Massachusetts
"The biggest take away that I have from this course is how interconnected our emotional, physical, mental, and spiritual well being is. If we are not taking care of each individual area of well being, we are sacrificing in another area. Another take away that I had is the power of reflection. If we are unaware of our stressors and feelings, then we need to make ourselves aware. Something that I would like to start doing is an end of the week reflection on my personal and professional life to assess where I am at."
--D.K. from Michigan
"Overall, this course has been an eye-opening experience, and I feel better equipped to handle the challenges that come with being an educator. The lessons on well-being, communication, stress management, and conflict resolution will not only help me in my own life but will also make me a more effective and compassionate teacher for my students."
--M.L. from California
"I would recommend this course to anyone regardless of the length of time of his or her career. I have been teaching for about 15 years and all of these modules reminded me about things that I should never forget."
--T.J. from Idaho
"This course was made for me and every other teacher out there...Thank you for the affirmations that teaching is stressful and teachers have to be gentle on themselves."
--S.W. from Nevada