Staff Wellness: 5-Minute Calming Strategies for Teachers

Staff Wellness

“5-Minute Calming Strategies for Teachers”

Quick guide for busy educators

Why it matters:
Teaching is both rewarding and stressful. A quick reset can reduce tension and keep energy flowing throughout the day.

5-Minute Strategies You Can Try Today:

1. Box Breathing – Inhale for 4, hold for 4, exhale for 4, hold for 4. Repeat for 2 minutes.

2. Grounding Scan – Notice five things you see, four things you hear, three things you feel, two things you smell, one thing you taste.

3. Stretch Reset – Roll your shoulders, stretch arms overhead, and release neck tension.

4. Positive Note – Write one positive thing about yourself or your students in your planner.

5. Mindful Sip – Take a slow drink of water, noticing the coolness and how it refreshes your body.

   Tip: Try one before every class change or meeting.

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