I watched the TED Talk entitled, "Learn to Shine Bright" by Kelly Hopkinson. In the beginning of the video, Hopkinson states that 1 out of 83 teachers were on sick leave because of stress or anxiety. While this number wasn't shocking to me, what was shocking is that this talk was from 2018. Knowing the toll COVID-19 and remote learning took on students and teachers, I can only imagine what that number looks like now. Later in the video, Hopkinson details ways that educators can "learn to shine bright" and maintain their mental health better. Hopkinson states that, "your light is the most important thing in your life that needs protecting." While a bit cliche, this statement is one worth remembering. I do think that we can sometimes forget to take care of ourselves amidst the grind of daily life.
