Intentional Self-Care and the 8 Dimensions of Wellness

We’ve all done it — told ourselves we deserve some self-care, flipped on Netflix, and 8 hours later realized we spent the whole day in front of a screen, eyes glazed over, brains fried. Self-Care should have the opposite effect. It should leave us feeling recharged and reconnected with ourselves. It should be Intentional.   […]

Simple Self-Care For Teachers From The Character Effect™

“As a teacher, I feel calmer and less anxious. It gives me the language to explain to students how I am feeling and how I can help a student take the time to take in and understand everything around them. I have told all my teacher friends about it at other schools!” -Elementary school teacher after […]

Take Care Of YOU During the Coronavirus Pandemic!

Take Care Of YOU During the Coronavirus Pandemic! COVID-19, better known as the Coronavirus, is filling the headlines and impacting daily school routines. We understand it can be easy to be fearful when facing the uncertainty of a mysterious disease. The Character Effect™ encourages you, as always, to first take care of yourself. Check in […]

Swapping Discipline for Strength Spotting Creates A Positive Learning Environment

Discipline is one of the most difficult, time consuming, and stressful aspects of teaching. Taking time to discipline a student interrupts learning and continues the disruption initially caused by the unwanted behavior. It’s also not always effective. Different learning styles, varying levels of social maturity and emotional well-being, and a variety of other factors dramatically […]

The Importance of Self-Care

Teaching is an incredibly difficult, and often thankless job. Long hours, noisy classrooms, crowded hallways, constant lesson planning (check out some of the great lessons in The Character Effect™ curriculum to save you some time and energy!), and of course hours of grading make self-care even more critical! What is self-care? Quite simply, self-care is […]