Making It Work: Self Care for Teachers
Chaotic Harmony Podcast Episode 17:
Self Care for Teachers
It’s the most wonderful time of year, but also one of the most stressful for music teachers. Teachers take care of everyone else first and often neglect their own care. In their recent podcast, the members of Chaotic Harmony Classroom tackle the subject and share openly about their own struggles to find balance and peace while managing the ups and downs of teaching hundreds of students.
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I’m having a hard time with balance between school and home life and been so down. So glad to find this channel and I’ll be listening! And I’m learning to self care! I am a single mom and have 620 students each week. Whew
It’s not easy to prioritize ourselves when we’re taking care of hundreds of kiddos! I feel like it’s less about balance and a lot more about finding a rhythm that works for you. Thanks for listening!
I have to smile to see that you sent a 50 minute video the week before my concert on self-care. I definitely won’t have time to watch it now, but maybe over the break?
You can find us in a podcast app if it’s easier to sneak in a listen that way, too. But I get it- so many things have to wait for break. Good luck during concert week, and I hope you find time to rest and recharge this winter break!
So good to hear that other music teachers are going through the same things I am….You are so right that we are working in isolation. I am going to share this with all 16 of my music colleagues! Love the star war round. Most of all, love the reminder that we need to take time for ourselves… This is the first time I tuned in while I was putting my room back together. Felt like I was talking to friends. not only don’t other teachers get it, but friends and family say, ” But I thought you are doing what you love? ” if ever I try and explain I’m feeling that I am on overload! Loved it! Thanks
sincerely,
People mean well, and they don’t understand that our need to talk about the fact that our jobs are hard doesn’t mean we don’t love them! Just that… sometimes our jobs are hard. I’m so glad you felt part of the community- we’re in it together, and there’s strength in that. Thanks so much for listening and sharing!
Your Podcast held my attention this morning on my BART ride. That is beyond Bloomberg, music, FACEBOOK, emails and cars. Luckily it wasn’t until the very end that Crystal Miss quoted a Star Wars episode. Then totally redeemed herself with a fifth grade breakout vocal excercise that gets even the reluctant on board. It works!
Well hey, I’m glad the podcast beat out your other options, Dad. Thanks for listening! And glad you liked the round!
Thank you Chaotic Harmony for once again grounding me and helping me remember what I do is important and also challenging.