The Teacher Self-Care Manual

Self-Care Smarter, Not Harder

"Her message that teachers need to make themselves a priority and practice self-care is one that needs to be heard." — Robert Dunlop, Educator, Speaker and Author,  S.T.R.I.V.E. for Happiness in Education

"A short, easily assimilated guide to teacher self care. The book contains a host of practical tips, looking both at what schools can do and how teachers can look after themselves better physically, and make vital changes to their mindset." — Rachael Roberts, teacher, trainer, life-coach and author of 30 Ways to Mindfulness 

"Practical, to the point, and easy to read, this book is full of ways anyone can reevaluate their life balance and manage their day-to-day wellbeing" — Ruth Pearce, Author, Speaker, Transformational Leader, Project Manager at VIA Institute on Character 

"Compelling and practical, Patrice provides teachers with actionable self-care strategies for right now, no matter how busy or overwhelmed you might be. Giving yourself permission is the hard part. Consider this your permission! Once you do, it only gets easier create time for yourself so you're a happier, healthier, and more engaging teacher." — Annemarie, Founder of Speak Confident English

Teachers can't be all-wise, all-knowing, all-caring, and always positive all the time in the classroom. We can't go home and prepare 5 lessons a day, grade 50 quizzes, record a video of highlights from class, fill out student progress reports, and then cut out holidays shapes for the bulletin boards. Not every day, even though we'd like to.

It is only recently that we've realized that our expectations for teachers are just not healthy! We can't be everything and everyone to all our students, all the time, much as we wish we could. But so many teacher self-care books encourage you to do even more! Now you have to find time for journaling, yoga, coffee dates, and more. Plus you feel guilty the whole time, because you're not planning lessons or buying pencils to give your students before their big exam Friday!

The Teacher Self-Care Manual: Simple Strategies for Stressed Teachers by teacher, trainer, and coach Patrice Palmer provides simple, easy-to-apply strategies that will help you take care of yourself. Patrice leads you through  the simple processes of changing the mindsets and habits that make us work until we burn out!

Clearly and thoughtfully written, Palmer gives you the awareness and tools you need to be a great teacher without sacrificing yourself! And she should know. She's been through teacher burnout and come out the other side.

The book also features:

•Tips you can apply right now
•Activities to help you find your strengths
•Exercises to share with your students
•Advice for administrators to support teachers and their own mental health
•Book-club discussion questions