Through research and practice, we have identified five pillars that thriving educators share.
Awareness
You can increase your awareness through:
- Journaling
- Meditation
- Gratitude practices
- Noticing and naming emotions
- Pausing to reflect during the work day
- Identifying your core values
Compassion
You can practice compassion by:
- Noticing your self-talk habits
- Celebrating your progress
- Engaging in self-care
- Cultivating empathy towards yourself and others
Agency
You can utilize your agency by:
- Identifying and communicating your boundaries
- Managing up across your team
- Preparing for difficult conversations
- Setting learning objectives
Connection
You can build and deepen connection by:
- Practicing vulnerability
- Learning to communicate through conflict or emotions
- Reaching out to new friends or colleagues
Purpose
You can deepen your sense of purpose by:
- Identifying your “why”
- Setting a personal vision
- Seeking inspiration and advice from colleagues
- Attending PD aligned to your passions and interests