Everyday Wellness with Dr. Tina H. Boogren (formerly Self-Care for Educators)

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Slow looking is a simple, approachable alternative to meditation, and it starts with looking at something beautiful. Tina Boogren shares the idea from the Holderness family and her friend’s morning “sit and stare” ritual, and invites you to try it for as little as one minute and notice how you feel. For episode resources, see https://www.tinaboogren.com/. Music: Happy Clappy Ukulele by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com. 

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Stress or burnout? Mid-October is when many educators start to feel the difference. Tina walks through the dip between survival mode and disillusionment, the three burnout indicators from the World Health Organization, and the tiny habits that helped her reset this week. Start small, and catch it before it spirals. For episode resources, see https://www.tinaboogren.com/. Music: Happy Clappy Ukulele by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com. 

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Learning to listen to your body isn't always easy, especially when it means slowing down or giving up things you love. In this episode, Tina shares her journey managing chronic sciatic pain and how paying close attention to her body has helped her find slow, steady progress. It's an invitation to tune back into your own body and figure out what it actually needs. For episode resources, see https://www.tinaboogren.com/. Music: Happy Clappy Ukulele by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com. 

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A book of delights might be the most joyful wellness practice you try this season. Tina  shares how a planner turned into a journal where she records the small things that delighted her each day. It's a screen-free, creative way to notice and hold onto joy, no rules required. For episode resources, see https://www.tinaboogren.com/. Music: Happy Clappy Ukulele by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com. 

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A phone fast, or digital detox, might be exactly what your mental wellness needs. In this episode, Tina Boogren shares eye-opening stats on phone addiction and her own simple practice for less screen time. Start small, even five or ten minutes screen-free, and notice how much better you feel. For episode resources, see https://www.tinaboogren.com/. Music: Happy Clappy Ukulele by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com. 

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In this episode, Tina Boogren introduces her brand-new book, Reimagining School Climate, co-authored with Mario Acosta, and unpacks the four essential conditions behind a healthy climate: feeling safe, supported, valued, and fulfilled. Whether you're a teacher, leader, or anyone working in schools, this episode offers a preview of a practical resource built to help you build a healthy climate day by day. For episode resources, see https://www.tinaboogren.com/. Music: Happy Clappy Ukulele by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com. 

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Bloom scrolling is the opposite of doom scrolling, and it starts with taking control of your social media feed. In this episode, Tina Boogren shares how unfollowing negative accounts and curating a feed full of joy, laughter, and inspiration can retrain your brain to notice more good. For episode resources, see https://www.tinaboogren.com/. Music: Happy Clappy Ukulele by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com. 

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The reticular activating system is the key to training your brain to notice more good. In this Season 7 premiere, Tina Boogren shares a simple daily practices that prime your brain to scan for what's going well instead of what's wrong. It's a small habit with a surprisingly powerful ripple effect. For episode resources, see https://www.tinaboogren.com/. Music: Happy Clappy Ukulele by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com. 

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This week's episode is a summer replay all about creating your morning routine, one that actually makes you feel good. From the benefits backed by research to Tina's own "sacred" morning ritual of walking, coffee, and journaling, this episode offers practical ideas for creating a morning routine you can adapt to your own life, no matter how much or how little time you have. For episode resources, see https://www.tinaboogren.com/. Music: Happy Clappy Ukulele by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com. 

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Before your to-do list takes over, there's one question worth sitting with: how do you want to feel this school year? In this Season 5 premiere, Tina Boogren walks through a simple but powerful practice, identifying the core feelings you want to embody this year and using them to set your intention, not just for the school year, but for each day within it. For episode resources, see https://www.tinaboogren.com/. Music: Happy Clappy Ukulele by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com.