Lauren Marshall
Substitute Teacher
My Personal Self Care Plan
As teachers, we have to give so much of ourselves away every day. We have to think of others first, dedicating all of our time/energy. Therefore, we often neglect the basic self-care needed to keep our mental/physical health intact.
My main source of self-care is going to the gym. Now that I've been going regularly for a few years, I am able to utilize the time in that space to escape from the real world. Lifting heavy weights and blasting my favorite music into my ears is a fantastic way to let off some steam. It also helps that I feel productive while practicing this form of self-care, as the long-term results can be positively addicting!
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Go to sleep before midnight
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Facetime my sister as much as possible
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Talk to my therapist
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Hiking, fishing, camping - anything in the mountains
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Make dinner for my parents
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Do a longer skincare routine
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Go on a date (theatre, walks, food)
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Yoga/stretching/meditation/breathing exercises
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Have a game night with friends
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Play with my boyfriend's dogs
