64. Beyond the Buzzwords: Uncovering the Real Teacher Self-Care with Cohost Kelsey Sorenson [Summer Self-Care Series]

Jul 21, 2023

The Power of Teacher Self-Care: Unveiling the Secrets to a Balanced and Fulfilling Career

When you hear "teacher self-care," what comes to mind? Maybe it's the idea of indulging in a bubble bath or unwinding with your favorite TV show (and hey, there's nothing wrong with that!). But self-care is so much deeper and beyond the fluffy stuff. In our very first co-hosted podcast episode, we explore the soul-fulfilling aspects of self-care that will truly nourish your teacher spirit.

Lesson planning, grading papers, meetings, and making sure your students get the best education possible—it's a lot to handle. So when it comes to self-care, we want to get you outside the box and not talking about quick fixes or band-aid solutions. In this episode, we are talking about practices that will truly make a difference in your life as a teacher.

In this co-hosted episode, we hang out with Kelsey Sorenson and bring you into our discussion. This isn't our usual interview style, this is very conversational and we wanted to make you feel like you're sitting at the table with us chatting.

Kelsey Sorenson is a former third grade teacher and substitute teacher. She is now a homeschool mom to 3 kids and owner of Wife Teacher Mommy, where she and her team serve Pre-K through 6th grade teachers. She is also currently working on her Life Coach Certfication through The Life Coach School to offer teachers the support they need now more than ever. Wife Teacher Mommy has been featured on We are Teachers, Teachers pay Teachers, Jane, Etsy, Food Network, CBC, Fox, and NBC. Kelsey and her team have helped hundreds of thousands of educators cut down planning time and balance the many roles in their lives with her time-saving resources, blogs, teacher life coaching program, Educate & Rejuvenate events, and Wife Teacher Mommy: The Podcast. Kelsey is addicted to Coke Zero and loves reading and listening to audiobooks. She is also one of the amazing presenters at the 2023 Summer Self-Care Conference.

TOPICS COVERED:

What self care is and why cookie-cutter self-care isn't going to support you
Differentiating between "fluffy" self-care and deep, soul-fulfilling self-care
How prioritizing self-care is not selfish, but rather essential for teachers and parents to thrive and effectively care for others
How teachers can determine the best ways do self care so they don’t burnout
Importance of self-awareness and taking action to fulfill personal needs
Reflection and processing of feelings as part of self-care
Individualized approach to self-care and trying different practices
Tools like thought downloads or brain dumps can help identify and address feelings of overwhelm
The significance of community and support in self-care
Connecting with others through online platforms and events
Reading books and sharing book recommendations
Importance of celebrating wins and setting goals in self-care
Automation and the use of technology to save time and support self-care
Balancing draining tasks and energizing activities
The Summer Self-Care Conference and its focus on systems, sustainability, and support
Where to connect with your co-hosts

RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE:

Grab your FREE ticket to the 2023 Summer Self-Care Conference coming July 21-23rd, 2023 & Learn more from Kelsey in her session. The Summer Self-Care Conference is a FREE LIVE virtual conference for educators to beat burnout, work smarter (not harder), and live their best lives in and out of the classroom with over 20+ teacher expert presenters, giveaways, prizes, and SO MUCH MORE

CONNECT WITH KELSEY SORENSON:

Instagram: @wifeteachermommy
Website: http://www.wifeteachermommy.com

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MORE ABOUT THE RESILIENT TEACHER PODCAST:

The Resilient Teacher Podcast is the show that will give overwhelmed educators the support, tools, and mindset to reduce teacher burnout and keep teaching sustainable. Each week, Brittany Blackwell, M.Ed. & her guests will share inspiration and actionable steps to avoid or recover from the dreaded teacher burnout. You'll be inspired to individualize self-care and learn to prioritize your well-being and mental health, all while making a bigger impact on your classrooms and community.

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