Self-Care for Professionals
As teachers, who represent one of the most relationship-intensive professions, we must first nourish ourselves so that we can transfer the same energy and motivation to our students. If we act only to inform our students, this process can become mechanical after a while. However, if we can protect our own internal motivation and enjoy our profession, this will both satisfy us and inspire our students. This is how I define well-being: First, we must support ourselves, keep ourselves strong,...