Time Out For You Articles

Is Self-Care the New Bad Word?

Is self-care the new bad word? There has been a lot of backlashes recently by teachers who are tired of the words self-care being bandied about like they are the panacea to all teacher problems. Here’s the thing, self-care is 100 percent necessary to survive teaching,...

A Mental Health Day Benefits You and Your Students

Take a mental health day without guilt to benefit you and your students.

Put These 5 Teacher Myths to Rest

5 teacher myths teachers believe that need to be put to rest. You can be empowered to be a good teacher and to find time for yourself.

The Secrets to Making Yourself a Priority

Making yourself a priority starts with your job. As a good teacher who loves your students, it’s important to remember to prioritize yourself and your mental health.

5 Ways to Set Work Boundaries

by Time Out For Teachers | Aug 2, 2020 | Time Out For You

Set work boundaries to make your teaching life go more smoothly. When you define your boundaries you gain more control over your work and home life.

Why Self Care Is Important This School Year

by Time Out For Teachers | Jul 26, 2020 | Time Out For You

Self care is important this school. As you face increased challenges and abrupt changes taking care of yourself is essential to take care of others.

Use Summer to Relax, Reflect, and Recharge

by Time Out For Teachers | May 31, 2020 | Time Out For You

Use summer to relax, reflect and recharge. Try these self care techniques to rejuvenate yourself after a long school year.

Understand the Importance of Transitions in Life

by Time Out For Teachers | May 21, 2020 | Time Out For You

Understand the importance of transitions in your life. When you plan transitions with intent it enables you to slow down and be more fully present.

Taking work home means work never ends

Feb 15, 2020 | Time Out For You

Taking work home with you means the work day never ends. Wean yourself from your laptop to gain freedom from work and enhance your in home life.

How to Create Your Own Relaxation Room

Jan 28, 2020 | Time Out For You

Creating a sacred relaxation room in your home can reduce stress and prevent burn out. A few steps will help ease your stress.

Is It ‘Plugged In’ Detox Time?

Jan 16, 2020 | Time Out For You

Too plugged in? Time away from technology eases anxiety, reduces multitasking and reduces technology cravings so you can participate in the real world.

3 Ways to Balance Your Work and Home Life

Jan 12, 2020 | Time Out For You

Work and home require a balance to live a healthy life. Find out three great ways to balance your work and home life so your cup is full.

5 Ways to Help You Balance Work and Home

Jan 10, 2020 | Time Out For You

It’s important to learn how to balance work and home lives. The first step is to realize that you simply cannot do everything. Learn how here.

How to Use Winter to Manifest Your Goals

Jan 1, 2020 | Time Out For You

Winter is the perfect time to manifest your goals. Just as we teach students how to create SMART goals, we must do the same for our New Year growth goals.