The Power of Resilience: Redefining Self-Care for Educators With Ellen Ronalds Keene | Episode 20
Self-care is so much more than bubble baths and face masks… The self-care that really makes a difference in our resilience involves developing a deep sense of self-awareness and the ability to advocate for what we truly need to flourish and thrive in life and at work.
In this episode, I am joined by educator and teacher wellbeing coach, Ellen Ronalds Keene where we exchange anecdotes and ideas about resilience, teacher wellbeing and the importance of putting yourself as a person first.
About Ellen:
Ellen Ronalds Keene is an educator, wellbeing coach, podcaster producer and digital homebody. She spent a decade as a high school music teacher before moving into the online business world. After struggling to find a way to fit into standard inflexible workplace schedules, Ellen decided instead to design a flexible life and work around her chronic illnesses. Following passions for education, all forms of audio, and online communication, Ellen works from home and now splits her time between 2 businesses: the boutique podcast production agency, Perk Digital and the teacher wellbeing support hub, Self-Care for Teachers.
In this episode, we cover:
- The importance of advocating for your health and needs
- What it means to be a resilient educator
- Separating your personal identity from your professional identity
- Common strains teachers and leaders experience that could be impacting wellbeing
- Tell-tale signs you aren’t putting yourself first
- Tips for seeking support from your leaders and supervisors
Links and Resources:
Join our online wellbeing course for educators today
Blog Article: The Hot Debate: Who Is Actually Responsible For Teacher And Staff Wellbeing?
Blog Article: The Top Rated Initiatives To Improve Staff And Teacher Wellbeing (And How To Address Them)
Blog Article: 10 Steps To Take This Term To Improve Staff Wellbeing At Your School
Blog Article: 9 Reasons to Put Staff Wellbeing at The top of Your Priority List
Thank you so much for listening. I’m so honoured that you’re here and would be so grateful if you could leave me a review on Apple Podcasts or on your preferred podcast app, that way we can inspire and educate even more people together.
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Website: https://selfcareforteachers.com.au
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