I liked this video and how Kelly spoke about the necessity of staff well being. Staff member's well being should be as much of an importance as the mental health of the children that we teach and guide. Without it, we loose the sparkle, drive, and determination to pass along to the students. We have a choice to survive and we need to guard, shield, fuel, and defend ourselves so that we can be the light in someone else's life. Some ways Kelly mentioned on how to achieve this are to collectively work together, take care of ourselves, and change the perspective of work/life balance. Self care can include journaling, drinking enough water, exercising, having mindfulness, doing random acts of kindness, asking for support, and connecting to who you truly are.
