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Elevate Your Well-being in 3 Minutes!
June 18th, 2024
TeacherFit
June 18, 2024 • Estimated Reading Time: 3 minutes
Elevate Your Well-being in 3 Minutes: 3-2-1 Journaling Technique!
Keeping a journal of what’s going on in your life is a good way to help you distill what’s important and what’s not.
Martina Navratilova
Hello Educators!
Welcome to the TeacherFit Newsletter, a weekly newsletter providing practical tips and actionable steps that help you lower stress, increase energy and be your best self in and out of the classroom!
Are you feeling overwhelmed by the demands of teaching? It's time to pause and prioritize your wellness with a simple yet powerful practice: 3-2-1 journaling! And there is no better time to do that than after the school year leading into the next year.
Reflect on the Good
Start your journaling journey by jotting down 3 things you're grateful for today. It could be the smile on a student's face, a supportive message from a parent, or the beauty of a blooming flower. Embrace gratitude and let it fill your heart with warmth.
Celebrate Your Wins
Next, celebrate your achievements by listing 2 things you accomplished today. Maybe you successfully engaged a disinterested student in class or found a creative solution to a teaching challenge. Acknowledge your progress and take pride in your accomplishments.
Plan for Tomorrow
Finally, shift your focus to the future by identifying 1 thing you'll prioritize tomorrow. It could be dedicating time to self-care, implementing a new teaching strategy, or reaching out to a colleague for support. Visualize your goal and commit to making it happen.
Research has shown that cultivating gratitude can lead to numerous benefits, including improved mental well-being, reduced stress levels, and enhanced overall happiness. By practicing gratitude through 3-2-1 journaling, you're not only acknowledging the positive aspects of your life but also rewiring your brain to focus on the good.
Example:
Today, I'm grateful for the opportunity to inspire young minds, the unwavering support of my teaching team, and the peaceful moments I found during my lunch break. I accomplished creating an engaging lesson plan for tomorrow and connecting with a struggling student during office hours. Tomorrow, I'll prioritize my well-being by starting the day with a mindful meditation practice.
Ready to embrace the transformative power of 3-2-1 journaling? Grab your journal and join me on this journey!