EdYouWell Energy Drops for Teachers

1. Protect Your Inputs

💧Be intentional about what you consume: news, social media, and conversations.

💧Limit energy leaks like constant notifications.

💧Ask: Is this refuelling me or draining me?

2. Create Start-and-Stop Rituals

💧Begin and end the school day with a simple transition ritual (music, a walk, a pause).

💧This helps you switch off and keep work at work.

3. Batch and Chunk

💧Use teacher skills like batching and chunking for planning, marking, and life tasks.

💧Fewer context switches = less mental fatigue.

4. Move in Small, Sustainable Ways

💧 Consistent movement matters; small daily activity keeps your well flowing.

💧 Intentional exercise is one of the most powerful ways to generate energy.

5. Build Rest Into the Day (Not Just the Weekend)

💧Micro-rests matter: quiet moments, breathing, sitting without scrolling.

💧Rest isn’t only sleep, it’s mental and emotional stillness.

6. Lower the Perfection Bar

💧Energy drains fastest when we chase “perfect.”

💧Aim for good enough, especially on high-demand days.

💧Protect energy by letting go of what doesn’t truly matter.

7. Set Boundaries That Support You

💧Boundaries aren’t walls; they’re energy protection tools.

💧Decide in advance when you’re available and when you’re not.

💧Consistency reduces decision fatigue.

8. Lean on Connection

💧Energy grows through safe, supportive relationships.

💧Share the load. Talk things out. Laugh with colleagues.

💧Teaching is not meant to be done alone.

9. Use Reflection, Not Rumination

💧Reflect to learn; don’t replay to punish yourself.

💧Ask: What worked? What can I adjust next time?

💧Then let it go.

10. Remember: Be Well → Do Well

💧Sustaining energy isn’t selfish. It’s essential.

💧When your body and mind feel supported, you’re better able to show up for yourself and others.