Education

Wellbeing - taking care of yourself helps you take care of others

Melissa MacMaster, GM Operations and Educational Leader

As we edge closer to the end of term 2, I wanted to thank you for your patience, compassion care and kindness. 

The below email from Exchange Everyday is one I wanted to share with you all, as we believe the message within may just inspire you to keep going, even when feeling weary.

1. At the end of each day, when you feel very tired, remind yourself, “I’m tired because I’ve really been of service to others today.”
    
2. When you need to make a complex decision, ask yourself, “What is the most loving choice I can make in this hard circumstance?” Then, with that guidance, make your decision and do not second guess yourself.
    
3. When embarking on difficult conversations, begin by acknowledging, “This is not easy for any of us. We must just do our best in this challenging time.”
    
4. Stay grounded in your pride for what you do. You do not need others’ permission to feel proud of your work. Eleanor Roosevelt said: “Remember no one can make you feel inferior without your consent.”
    
5. Don’t expect perfection. Allow yourself to have down days or non-productive times.
6. Be strict with yourself about “working time” and “not working time.” When you’re not working, that also means you aren’t worrying about work either.
    
7. Talk to people who truly understand what you are experiencing.
    
8. Remind yourself that you have strength of heart.
    
9. Find at least one moment of joy each day.
    
10. Remember: As we demonstrate our ability to meet challenges with courage, we help children believe they will be able to do the same when their time comes someday.