This gives you an idea of how mental health also impacts teachers/staff as well as students. Gives you an honest look of how teachers can easily feed into the concept of Compassion Fatigue. Teachers can be part of the statistic that leaves the profession and give up. Life becomes overwhelming and teachers need to say "yes" to themselves. Promote self care so you don't lose your drive and determination. Balance work life and support each other in the teaching/school profession. Can increase connections or reach out to other colleagues. Kelly Hopkins suggests many things to help with self care. Practice random acts of kindness and value yourself. She is empowering and reminds us that our light is the most important thing worth guarding. Without self-care we cannot help others or shine our light upon them.
