In the Season 5 finale, 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. Season 6 returns after Labor Day. For episode resources, see SelfCareForEducators.com . Music: Happy Clappy Ukulele by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com .
May 25, 2025•10 min
Dr. Tina Boogren invites you to try the 2 Minute Happy Scroll —a joyful, intentional way to use social media for good. Set a timer, skip the doom scroll, and dive into curated content that lifts you up: For episode resources, see SelfCareForEducators.com . Music: Happy Clappy Ukulele by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com .
May 18, 2025•9 min•Season 5Ep. 35
This week’s self-care invitation is the 10 Second Victory Log—a quick, daily habit to celebrate small wins and end your day on a positive note. Just one tiny victory, 10 seconds, and a big impact. For episode resources, see SelfCareForEducators.com . Music: Happy Clappy Ukulele by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com .
May 11, 2025•8 min•Season 5Ep. 34
This week’s invitation is simple yet powerful: take 30 seconds of silence before a transition to reset, recenter, and regulate your nervous system. Let’s embrace the power of the silent 30 this week! For episode resources, see SelfCareForEducators.com . Music: Happy Clappy Ukulele by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com . 4o...
May 04, 2025•8 min•Season 5Ep. 33
This week’s invitation is all about breaking free from the mundane and adding a little fun to your daily routine! Try doing one small thing differently every day. Let’s be rebels together and shake things up! For episode resources, see SelfCareForEducators.com . Music: Happy Clappy Ukulele by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com .
Apr 27, 2025•8 min•Season 5Ep. 32
This week Tina invites you to write yourself a short, encouraging note and schedule it to arrive in your inbox in about a week. Think of it as a little love note from past you to future you—something to lift your spirits, celebrate your wins, and remind you that you’re doing an amazing job. For episode resources, see SelfCareForEducators.com . Music: Happy Clappy Ukulele by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com ....
Apr 20, 2025•6 min•Season 5Ep. 31
When your energy dips and motivation disappears, try the 1-1-1 Energy Reset—one deep breath, one minute of movement, and one sip of water. In less than two minutes, you can shake off brain fog, boost focus, and feel better fast. Join Tina in practicing this simple reset and make it a habit you can use anytime, anywhere. For episode resources, see SelfCareForEducators.com . Music: Happy Clappy Ukulele by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com ....
Apr 13, 2025•8 min
This week, we’re doing a sensory reset together. The 5-4-3-2-1 method is a simple, powerful way to ground yourself in the present moment, ease stress, and calm an anxious mind. Join Tina in practicing this quick technique so it becomes a tool you can rely on whenever you need it. For episode resources, see SelfCareForEducators.com . Music: Happy Clappy Ukulele by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com ....
Apr 06, 2025•7 min•Season 5Ep. 29
This week’s invitation is to play with mantras and affirmations—yes, even if they feel a little cheesy at first. Tina shares how to use them in your daily routine. Whether you create your own or borrow one, a few intentional words can shift your mindset in powerful ways. Give it a try and see what happens! For episode resources, see SelfCareForEducators.com . Music: Happy Clappy Ukulele by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com ....
Mar 30, 2025•8 min•Season 5Ep. 28
This week, Dr. Tina Boogren invites you to fully focus on one thing at a time—whether it’s reading, watching TV, or simply being present—by breaking free from the habits that pull our attention in too many directions. For episode resources, see SelfCareForEducators.com . Music: Happy Clappy Ukulele by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com .
Mar 23, 2025•8 min•Season 5Ep. 27
This week, Dr. Tina Boogren invites you to pause, reflect, and check in on your 2025 goals—whether that means recommitting, adjusting, or starting fresh. There’s no magic in January 1st—your fresh start can begin today! For episode resources, see SelfCareForEducators.com . Music: Happy Clappy Ukulele by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com .
Mar 16, 2025•8 min•Season 5Ep. 26
This week, Dr. Tina Boogren invites you to slow down—literally. From walking and eating to conversations and daily routines, she explores how intentional slowness can bring a sense of calm, presence, and even delight into your life. For episode resources, see SelfCareForEducators.com . Music: Happy Clappy Ukulele by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com .
Mar 09, 2025•9 min•Season 5Ep. 25
This week, we’re pairing an everyday habit—checking email or our phones—with a quick posture check. It’s a simple but powerful way to reset, feel more confident, and bring awareness to how we hold stress in our bodies. For episode resources, see SelfCareForEducators.com . Music: Happy Clappy Ukulele by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com .
Mar 02, 2025•7 min•Season 5Ep. 24
This week, we’re flipping the traditional to-do list on its head! Instead of focusing on what’s left undone, try ending your day by listing three things you accomplished—big or small. For episode resources, see SelfCareForEducators.com . Music: Happy Clappy Ukulele by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com .
Feb 23, 2025•6 min•Season 5Ep. 23
In this episode, Tina shares a personal reminder about listening to our bodies, the struggle to slow down, and why true self-care means allowing ourselves to pause and heal. If you need permission to rest, this is it. For episode resources, see SelfCareForEducators.com . Music: Happy Clappy Ukulele by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com .
Feb 16, 2025•7 min•Season 5Ep. 22
In this episode, Dr. Tina Boogren shares how small acts of kindness, like giving away Starbucks gift cards while traveling, can boost your mood and spread positivity to others. For episode resources, see SelfCareForEducators.com . Music: Happy Clappy Ukulele by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
Feb 09, 2025•8 min•Season 5Ep. 21
In this episode, Tina challenges educators to take a break from TV for the week, offering a chance to reclaim time for wellness, creativity, and connection. For episode resources, see SelfCareForEducators.com . Music: Happy Clappy Ukulele by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
Feb 02, 2025•7 min•Season 5Ep. 20
This episode invites educators to prioritize their physical wellness by scheduling movement into their calendars, embracing the "all or something" mindset, and celebrating even small steps toward consistency. For episode resources, see SelfCareForEducators.com . Music: Happy Clappy Ukulele by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
Jan 26, 2025•9 min•Season 5Ep. 19
Discover the simplicity and power of starting a one sentence journal to build a meaningful daily habit. For episode resources, see SelfCareForEducators.com . Music: Happy Clappy Ukulele by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
Jan 19, 2025•8 min•Season 5Ep. 18
This episode offers a variety of ideas to help you reflect on 2024, plan for 2025, and start the new year with intention and joy. For episode resources, see SelfCareForEducators.com . Music: Happy Clappy Ukulele by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
Jan 12, 2025•10 min•Season 5Ep. 17
Kick off the new year with a simple, uplifting practice to find moments of delight and embrace January in your own way. For episode resources, see SelfCareForEducators.com . Music: Happy Clappy Ukulele by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
Jan 05, 2025•8 min•Season 5Ep. 16
In this episode, Tina reminds us of the importance of rest and shares practical ways to make time for it so we can start the new year refreshed. For episode resources, see SelfCareForEducators.com . Music: Happy Clappy Ukulele by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
Dec 15, 2024•8 min•Season 5Ep. 15
This episode invites you to focus on finding a physical, mental, and spiritual or social win each day to boost your well-being and counteract negativity. For episode resources, see SelfCareForEducators.com . Music: Happy Clappy Ukulele by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
Dec 08, 2024•7 min•Season 5Ep. 14
This episode invites you to explore a simple 30-day challenge to add joy, ease, or intention to your December without adding to your to-do list. For episode resources, see SelfCareForEducators.com . Music: Happy Clappy Ukulele by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
Dec 01, 2024•9 min•Season 5Ep. 13
This episode invites listeners to step out of their comfort zones by engaging in small, meaningful interactions with strangers to foster connection and brighten everyday moments. For episode resources, see SelfCareForEducators.com . Music: Happy Clappy Ukulele by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
Nov 24, 2024•7 min•Season 5Ep. 12
In this episode of Self-Care for Educators, Tina Boogren discusses the phase of disillusionment, explaining its causes, signs, and how it often leads to burnout for educators, while offering practical self-care tips to help teachers regain perspective, lighten their load, and rediscover positivity. For episode resources, see SelfCareForEducators.com . Music: Happy Clappy Ukulele by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com...
Nov 17, 2024•10 min•Season 5Ep. 11
In this episode, Dr. Tina Boogren invites educators to jumpstart their physical wellness with simple five-minute actions, sharing ideas from her new book 180 Days of Physical Wellness for Busy Educators to inspire small, sustainable changes for a healthier, balanced life. For episode resources, see SelfCareForEducators.com . Music: Happy Clappy Ukulele by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com 4o...
Nov 10, 2024•6 min•Season 5Ep. 10
This episode invites educators to embrace the practice of gratitude throughout the month, offering simple, research-backed ways to incorporate gratitude into daily life and improve overall well-being during a busy time of year. For episode resources, see SelfCareForEducators.com . Music: Happy Clappy Ukulele by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
Nov 03, 2024•8 min•Season 5Ep. 9
In this episode, Dr. Tina Boogren introduces her latest book, 180 Days of Physical Wellness for Busy Educators , sharing an overview of the physical wellness strategies it offers to help educators feel their best. For episode resources, see SelfCareForEducators.com . Music: Happy Clappy Ukulele by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
Oct 27, 2024•9 min•Season 5Ep. 8
Dr. Boogren invites educators to bring the relaxation and joy of a vacation into their weekends by finding small, intentional ways to recharge and find balance. For episode resources, see SelfCareForEducators.com . Music: Happy Clappy Ukulele by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com .
Oct 20, 2024•8 min•Season 5Ep. 7