For some time now, I have been wanting to share a tool with you that has helped me navigate to the difficult times as an educator as well as to be even more empathetic in situations that seemed like they had no solution. I am talking about meditation. 

If you haven't tried it, I know there are a lot of assumptions about what meditation is and why it may not be for you. I also have learned that the benefits of sustained focus, inner calm, and sharper ability to problem solve are not just empty promises. 

And since I have not been able to find the right time to share this during the school year, I thought that summertime might be the perfect time to learn something new. In this episode, I will share with you what meditation is, how it became a part of my daily routine, as well as a few tips on how you can start your own practice.

What you will hear about in this episode:

• The different forms of meditation and their benefits
• My personal experience with meditation, including how it helped me become less reactive to my environment and more proactive in important matters
• Tips on how to start a meditation practice, such as starting small with just 5 minutes a day and using beginner-friendly apps like Headspace, Insight Timer, and Calm
• The potential benefits of regular meditation practice, such as increased self-awareness, empathy, and improved focus, and the possibility of discovering other ways to be with oneself

Show Notes:

• Episode 74 - Why Teachers Should Embrace Meditation As Part of Their Daily Routine

Resources Mentioned:

• The ESL Teaching Roadmap – membership community for middle and high school ESL/ELL teachers. As a thank you for listening, use code ESLPODCAST for 10% off when you join. 
• Simply Ieva ESL Teachers Pay Teachers Store
• Headspace app
• Insight Timer app
• Calm app
• Lesson Planning Masterclass
• Newcomer teaching checklist 

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