Summary: <p>Most of the stress triggers that affect a teacher's routine can't be controlled by them—the parents' demands, budget cuts, and the difficulties that teaching in the virtual spectrum offers, to name a few. After a challenging 2020, it is not a surprise that educators deal with higher stress levels than any other profession. </p><br><p>A recent study from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation showed that nearly 70% of teachers reported a lack of engagement with their jobs and that 50% experience work-related stress daily. </p><br><p>However, teachers can control something to reduce their stress levels inside and outside the classroom: their reaction to these stressors.</p><br><p><strong>In this episode</strong>, I want to share with you 5 mindfulness practices you can incorporate into your daily routine to empower yourself and manage your stress more efficiently. </p><br><p>To hear more, tune in to Episode 93 of <em>Technology for Mindfulness!</em></p><br><p><strong>In This Episode, You Will Learn:</strong></p><ul> <li>What a daily session of guided mindfulness meditation can do for us (2:37)</li> <li>The power of mindful walking (4:15)</li> <li>Deep breathing to exhale stress (7:54)</li> <li>Becoming aware of each part of our bodies (12:09)</li> <li>Writing about our sensations to learn from our emotions (13:49)</li> </ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Resources:</strong></p><ul> <li> <a href="https://www.headspace.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Headspace</a> app</li> <li> <a href="https://insighttimer.com/br" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Insight Timer</a> app</li> <li> <a href="https://www.calm.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Calm</a> app</li> <li> <a href="http://www.mindfulteachers.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Mindful Teachers</a> website</li> <li> <a href="https://www.mindfulschools.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Mindful Schools</a> website</li> <li>Book: Patricia Jennings - <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Mindfulness-Teachers-Productivity-Classroom-Neuroscience/dp/0393708071/ref=sr_1_1?crid=DIFI0ERZPBT&dchild=1&keywords=mindfulness+for+teachers+by+patricia+jennings&qid=1612879888&sprefix=midfulness+for+teachers%2Caps%2C309&sr=8-1" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Mindfulness for Teachers: Skills for Peace and Productivity in the Classroom</a> </li> </ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Connect with Robert Plotkin:</strong></p><ul> <li><a href="https://technologyformindfulness.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Technology For Mindfulness Website</a></li> <li><a href="https://blueshiftip.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Blueshift IP Website</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/robertplotkin/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a></li> </ul><br><hr><p style="color:grey;font-size:0.75em;"> See <a style="color:grey;" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://acast.com/privacy">acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.</p>
