Get Creative
The arts are one of the most powerful forms of self-expression for they know no barriers. Let your creativity soar as you express your emotions through visual arts, music, drama and dance. Engage in reflection as you self-express through different art forms using the template to the right. Socialize and build relationships with your inner self and emotions to strengthen your identity.
Visual Arts:
Music:
Relaxing Music for Stress Relief
Drama:
Dance:
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Write
Teachers find inspiration for lesson plans from others all the time. Why not also share experiences and inspiration for wellbeing as well? Support your colleagues in your global network with a blog about your daily, weekly and/or monthly experiences in your career. Check out some examples below!
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Connect with Your Team
Within every school, there are administrators, colleagues and other resources available to aid with the stresses and anxieties that present themselves in the teaching profession. Connect with your Climate Team, your Principals and Vice Principals, your guidance colleagues, mental health supports provided through health benefits and the school board and strategies that are available from a variety of school community members. Remember to advocate for your own wellbeing. You are more than just your work - treat yourself as such!
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