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

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When life feels heavy with cancellations and disappointments, one of the most powerful things you can do is give yourself something to look forward to. That's exactly what adventure is, not necessarily jumping out of a plane, but anything outside the ordinary that lifts your spirit and reminds you there's more to life than the daily grind. Big or small, solo or with people you love, adventure is self-care. For episode resources, see https://www.tinaboogren.com/. Music: Happy Clappy Ukulele by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com. 

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Summer has a way of feeling endless at the start and somehow gone in an instant. One of the best ways to make the most of it is to get intentional before the busy days take over. Creating a summer bucket list, whether on your own or with the people you love, helps you carve out time for what actually matters, so you reach the end of summer feeling like you lived it rather than just survived it. 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 summer replay, Dr. Boogren invites you to rest, reset, and reconnect this summer. Filled with joyful self-care ideas, this episode is your permission slip to take a well-deserved break. For episode resources, see https://www.tinaboogren.com/. Music: Happy Clappy Ukulele by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com. 

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It's easy to close out a busy season and immediately start thinking about what's next. But before you move into summer, this week's invitation is to pause and spend time celebrating accomplishments, big and small, from the season you just completed. A ta-da list is a simple, joyful way to do exactly that. For episode resources, see https://www.tinaboogren.com/. Music: Happy Clappy Ukulele by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com. 

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Summer has a way of disappearing before we've done the things we actually wanted to do. This week's invitation is to design your summer before it gets away from you, not with a rigid schedule or an overwhelming checklist, but by starting with one simple question: how do I want to feel this summer? When we get clear on that feeling first, everything else falls into place. For episode resources, see https://www.tinaboogren.com/. Music: Happy Clappy Ukulele by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com. 

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Most of us are intentional about how we start our mornings, but rarely think about our last thought before sleep. It turns out that final moment before you drift off matters more than you might realize. Your brain continues processing and consolidating whatever is on your mind as you fall asleep, which means choosing that last thought carefully could change not just how you sleep, but how you feel the next day. For episode resources, see https://www.tinaboogren.com/. Music: Happy Clappy Ukulele by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com. 

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Life gets busy, and somehow the people who matter most to us end up at the bottom of the to-do list. We stay in touch through texts and social media, but  something those quick exchanges can't replace is an actual conversation with someone who knows you. This week's invitation is simple: reach out to a friend and schedule a real time to talk. For episode resources, see https://www.tinaboogren.com/. Music: Happy Clappy Ukulele by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com. 

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Most of us start our mornings the same way — phone in hand, scrolling before we've even gotten out of bed. But what if those first few minutes looked completely different? Adding just a little bit of reading to your morning routine, before the emails, before the news, before social media, can be one of the simplest ways to start your day feeling grounded and in control. For episode resources, see https://www.tinaboogren.com/. Music: Happy Clappy Ukulele by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com. 

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If you're someone who takes pride in doing things well but feels exhausted by the pressure to get everything exactly right, this episode is for you. Dr. Tina Boogren explores how perfectionism quietly slows us down and shares one simple invitation to create more space and momentum in your life. For episode resources, see https://www.tinaboogren.com/. Music: Happy Clappy Ukulele by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com. 

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We don’t need a large circle of close relationships to feel supported, we need the right people. In this episode, Tina reflects on the small group of people we turn to when something good or hard happens. This invitation encourages you to identify those relationships, appreciate them, and intentionally nurture the connections that matter most. For episode resources, see https://www.tinaboogren.com/. Music: Happy Clappy Ukulele by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com.