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The work is sacred, but the pace can be brutal. When your shoulders won’t unclench, your brain won’t power down, and small choices feel like cliffs, it’s not a personal failure—it’s your body asking for care. We dive into a clear, compassionate plan for educator self-care that protects your energy, your purpose, and your joy in the classroom.

We walk through the real signs of burnout—restless sleep, decision fatigue, tension, and brain fog—and show how small, repeatable habits change the day. You’ll hear practical strategies for physical health, like keeping a water bottle on your desk, prepping simple breakfasts, planning weeknight meals, and building movement into passing periods or after-school loops. We dig into sleep hygiene, grading cut-offs, and transition rituals that help your brain shift gears when you get home, plus the underrated power of massage and outdoor walks to quiet your nervous system.

On the mental and spiritual side, we focus on perspective shifts and faith practices that reduce stress: brief prayers, scripture meditation in hallway walks, and gratitude habits that keep good moments close. We talk about choosing confidants wisely, scheduling joy breaks without guilt, single tasking to tame overwhelm, and mindful listening that prevents misunderstandings. Professional well-being rounds it out: time blocks, reusable templates, Monday-to-Friday folders, kind but firm no’s, and email windows that set expectations. You’ll also hear how to create a calming workspace, reconnect to your why, and lead from any seat without burning out.

If you’re ready to refill the human behind the desk and show up with steadier energy for your students, this conversation is your reset. Listen, choose one habit to start today, and tell us what you’re trying. Subscribe, share with a colleague who needs encouragement, and leave a quick review to help more educators find this resource.

Resources from this episode:

100 Self Care Tips for Educators - Pedagogue

Self-Care tips for teachers | Unicef

50 Self-Care Ideas for Educators - Edu Spark Nation

7 Powerful Teacher Self Care Ideas That Actually Work

Self Care | TPT

Educator Self Care | Etsy

Practicing self-care: 5 tips for teachers

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We share why Educate Me Well exists and how a student-first mindset can reshape curriculum, discipline, and partnership across public, private, and homeschool settings. Faith, moral formation, and family engagement tie together with rigor, movement, and educator care.

• host background across teaching, special education leadership, and private school principalship
• purpose for starting a faith-informed education podcast
• curriculum rigor, mastery, and pace that fit real learners
• moral and spiritual formation across different school contexts
• movement, sunlight, and environment as learning supports
• family involvement through respectful, useful conferences
• mutual respect among staff and sustainable professional growth
• keeping students first within laws, policies, and grants
• hope-centered framing of student worth and future

If you have ideas for future episodes or questions you'd like me to explore, you can reach me anytime at admin@educatemewell.com and be sure to keep an eye on www.educatemewell.com

Contact Educate Me Well

• Email Tonya at admin@educatemewell.com
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/educatemewell/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/educatemewell
• X: https://x.com/EducateMeWell

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We are just getting started! Check back for more info as we go along on our social sites.

Thanks for listening and keep making a difference in the lives of children!

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If you've ever wished you had a great resource from someone who understands your education point of view, welcome to Educate Me Well, the podcast that brings faith and education together. I'm Tonya Dumdei, a retired educator with 25 years of experience and also a lifelong learner. Twice a month, I'll share practical tips, heartfelt stories, and expert interviews to help you shine in the classroom and beyond. From helpful teaching strategies and classroom devotionals to conversations with fellow educators and faith leaders, we'll explore how our faith encourages us in educating children well. Whether you're a classroom teacher, a homeschooling parent, or simply someone passionate about personal growth, you'll find encouragement, actionable ideas, and a warm community here. Let's learn, grow, and work together.

Contact Educate Me Well

• Email Tonya at admin@educatemewell.com
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/educatemewell/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/educatemewell
• X: https://x.com/EducateMeWell

Keep watching for the website to go live: https:www.educatemewell.com

We are just getting started! Check back for more info as we go along on our social sites.

Thanks for listening and keep making a difference in the lives of children!