Traci Bonde (@tr_bo) kicks off this episode by sharing her professional background and the realization that she needed to create boundaries in order to maintain balance. She shares the small changes she has made and the ways she protects her time and productivity. Emily Hendricks (@eh48) shares the self-care steps she has taken to recharge from different work environments. Valerie Sun (@mllevalsunshine) reflects on the demands of teaching and educators wanting to do it all to be the best teacher at a high physical, emotional, and mental cost. They recognize that good mental health doesn't require big vacations or frequent getaways. Daily, small changes in our habits can provide high dividends in happiness and better social, emotional, mental, and physical health.

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