Wellbeing for Teachers - Dan Bair

Wellbeing for Teachers

Teaching being recognised as a highly stressful profession alongside accident first responders.
We have an increased Liability and emotional investment (relational teaching).

Theories and Methods
- "Flow"
- Fulfilment
- Accomplishment
- Sense of self (We give so much)

Strong: Do something that energises you, stimulates your mind and body. Get into your body and out of your head.

Intelligent: Create a state of constant inquiry, curiosity, and learning. "Life Long Learners". Write down three things everyday you do not understand and search them up at the end. Engage with our own curiosities rather than just worrying about stimulating young minds to be curious. Strengthen memory to enhance cognitive abilities.

Creative: Inspiration (Creativity is the first thing to go in times of stress) We do not feel inspired to do the activities we would like to do. If you force yourself to do something it will change your brain chemistry.
- Take a piece of paper and make a Strong, Intelligent and Creative column and everyday you are on holiday you must tick off each of these. When school starts up again, continue to try and tick the boxes. Slowly build it up to more often. What do you gravitate towards when stressed out?