TLC Talks: Spring 2024, Session 7: Faculty Self-Care and Burnout Prevention

Key takeaways included:

1) Prioritize Personal Well-being: Faculty members often dedicate significant time and energy to their work, which can lead to neglecting their well-being.

2) Practice Self-Care: Prioritizing self-care is essential for preventing burnout. This includes taking care of physical health by getting enough sleep, eating nutritious meals, and exercising regularly.

3) Set Boundaries: Establishing clear boundaries between work and personal life is critical for preventing burnout.

How do you take care of yourself while maintaining your teaching responsibilities? Sound off in the comments!

Surviving Mean Girls in the Workplace

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Give Yourself Permission to Move On

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Living a soft life is about finding peace and purpose in your daily routine without constantly feeling like you're in a state of survival or struggle. It's about creating a safe and restful environment that allows you to be authentic and live life to the fullest potential.

Energy is Contagious

Here's a little nugget of wisdom for you: never match the energy of low-vibrational people! Remember, you are a powerful being, and you deserve to surround yourself with positivity and light. So stay true to your high-vibrational energy, and don't let anyone bring you down. You've got this! Blog: www.browngirlfromboston.com Need to reset your goals? Grab your copy of Manifesting Your Greatness: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CLL1VHGM Shop Retail: The Fly Girl Shop: https://flygirlshopbyandrea.etsy.com

April is Stress Management Month

April is stress awareness month! Stress is the silent killer and the root of all diseases. Our primary focus should be on our health and holistic well-being.

Here are some things to help manage stress:

- Do a daily body scan: Check in with yourself and evaluate how you feel physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. Seek help if you're experiencing any discomfort, chronic fatigue, depression, or anxiety.

- Take preventive care measures: Schedule regular check-ups to check your health. Get blood panels done to check for hypertension, autoimmune disease, diabetes, cancer, and other illnesses.

- Move your body: Engage in physical activities such as walking, dancing, stretching, weightlifting, yoga, or any other exercise you enjoy. Moving your body can significantly help reduce stress.

- Rest: Rest is not a luxury but a necessity. It helps your body recover from the daily wear and tear of life. Make sure you get enough rest to function at your best.

- Let go of hurt and pain: Holding onto pain and suffering can lead to unnecessary stress and shorten our lives. Try to let go of negative emotions and focus on the positive.

- Set boundaries: We can't do everything for everyone and remain healthy. Learn to say no and refer people to therapy if needed. Prioritize your own health and well-being.

- Take your PTO and sick leave: Be bold and take time off when needed. Overworking yourself will only lead to exhaustion and burnout.