This week, Tina explores surprising research showing that just a few minutes of inspirational video each day can lower stress for days afterward. Paired with a feel-good daily newsletter, it's a small practice with big impact. If meditation feels hard right now, this might be the simple alternative you need. For episode resources, see SelfCareForEducators.com. Music: Happy Clappy Ukulele by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com. 

This week, Tina shares a small favor that would mean a great deal to her as she continues serving educators. She also offers a joyful update about the brand new second edition of The Beginning Teacher’s Field Guide. She invites listeners into a moment of honesty, appreciation, and celebration. For episode resources, see SelfCareForEducators.com. Music: Happy Clappy Ukulele by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com. 

Dr. Tina Boogren shares the power of the one song reset. Whether you dance, sing, or just listen with intention, one song can interrupt stress, boost dopamine, and help you start fresh. Quick, free, and always available, this reset can transform your day in just a few minutes. For episode resources, see SelfCareForEducators.com. Music: Happy Clappy Ukulele by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com. 

Dr. Tina Boogren explores the power of Freudenfreude—the genuine joy we feel when we celebrate someone else’s success or happiness. This week’s invitation encourages you to look for moments of joy in others, share in their wins, and notice how doing so lifts your own spirit, builds connection, and spreads positivity. For episode resources, see SelfCareForEducators.com. Music: Happy Clappy Ukulele by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com. 

In this episode, Dr. Tina Boogren invites educators to slow down and practice a two word check in. By pausing to name how you’re really feeling in just two words, you build self-awareness, calm your nervous system, and make space for empathy and connection. It’s a small habit with a big impact on your well-being. For episode resources, see SelfCareForEducators.com. Music: Happy Clappy Ukulele by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com. 

In this episode, Dr. Tina Boogren invites educators to try creating a stop-doing list and identify what to let go as a way to reduce stress and calm the nervous system. Instead of adding more to your plate, learn how letting go can restore balance, focus, and wellbeing. For episode resources, see SelfCareForEducators.com. Music: Happy Clappy Ukulele by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com. 

In this episode, Dr.  Boogren shares her excitement about planning a reading retreat—a weekend getaway devoted entirely to rest, reflection, and the joy of getting lost in good books. Listeners are invited to consider creating their own kind of retreat—whether it’s for reading, writing, hiking, crafting, or simply being still—to rediscover the power of having something peaceful and meaningful to look forward to. For episode resources, see SelfCareForEducators.com. Music: Happy Clappy Ukulele by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com. 

This week on Self-Care for Educators, Tina invites you to try a simple but powerful strategy: the mealtime intermission. Instead of rushing through your food while multitasking, pause halfway through one meal and give yourself a full minute to check in with your body. This small shift can help you slow down, enjoy your food, and reconnect with how you feel. For episode resources, see SelfCareForEducators.com. Music: Happy Clappy Ukulele by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com. 

This week on Self-Care for Educators, Tina invites you to commit to just five minutes a day for your wellness. Whether it’s a quick walk, stretching, filling your water bottle, or simply pausing to breathe, these small steps add up to meaningful progress. For episode resources, see SelfCareForEducators.com. Music: Happy Clappy Ukulele by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com. 

We’ve made it to 200 episodes! In this special celebration, Tina shares her gratitude for the Self-Care for Educators community, reflects on the podcast’s journey, and offers an exclusive listener discount. For episode resources, see SelfCareForEducators.com. Music: Happy Clappy Ukulele by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com.