Self-Care for Educators with Dr. Tina H. Boogren

This week, Tina invites us into a gentle December reset with one of her favorite practices: the permission slip. Borrowed from Brené Brown, the permission slip is a simple but powerful way to meet this busy season with more ease, honesty, and compassion. This is your moment to pause, reset, and honor what you need during one of the toughest stretches of the school year. For episode resources, see...

In this episode, Tina introduces an emotional checkpoint: a short, mindful pause to identify how you’re feeling, where you feel it, and what you need next. Checking in even once or twice a day can interrupt stress and build resilience during the December rush. It’s a small shift with big impact. For episode resources, see SelfCareForEducators.com . Music: Happy Clappy Ukulele by Shane Ivers - http...

In this episode, Tina offers a gentle alternative to pushing through the stress of December. With only three minutes a day, you can reset your breath, recognize one thing that went right, and set a small intention for tomorrow. This tiny pause can create a lot more space than you think. For episode resources, see SelfCareForEducators.com . Music: Happy Clappy Ukulele by Shane Ivers - https://www.s...

This week, Tina explores surprising research showing that just a few minutes of inspirational video each day can lower stress for days afterward. Paired with a feel-good daily newsletter, it's a small practice with big impact. If meditation feels hard right now, this might be the simple alternative you need. For episode resources, see SelfCareForEducators.com . Music: Happy Clappy Ukulele by Shane...

This week, Tina shares a small favor that would mean a great deal to her as she continues serving educators. She also offers a joyful update about the brand new second edition of The Beginning Teacher’s Field Guide. She invites listeners into a moment of honesty, appreciation, and celebration. For episode resources, see SelfCareForEducators.com . Music: Happy Clappy Ukulele by Shane Ivers - https:...

Dr. Tina Boogren shares the power of the one song reset. Whether you dance, sing, or just listen with intention, one song can interrupt stress, boost dopamine, and help you start fresh. Quick, free, and always available, this reset can transform your day in just a few minutes. For episode resources, see SelfCareForEducators.com . Music: Happy Clappy Ukulele by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermanso...

Dr. Tina Boogren explores the power of Freudenfreude —the genuine joy we feel when we celebrate someone else’s success or happiness. This week’s invitation encourages you to look for moments of joy in others, share in their wins, and notice how doing so lifts your own spirit, builds connection, and spreads positivity. For episode resources, see SelfCareForEducators.com . Music: Happy Clappy Ukulel...

In this episode, Dr. Tina Boogren invites educators to slow down and practice a two word check in. By pausing to name how you’re really feeling in just two words, you build self-awareness, calm your nervous system, and make space for empathy and connection. It’s a small habit with a big impact on your well-being. For episode resources, see SelfCareForEducators.com . Music: Happy Clappy Ukulele by...

In this episode, Dr. Tina Boogren invites educators to try creating a stop-doing list and identify what to let go as a way to reduce stress and calm the nervous system. Instead of adding more to your plate, learn how letting go can restore balance, focus, and wellbeing. For episode resources, see SelfCareForEducators.com . Music: Happy Clappy Ukulele by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com...

In this episode, Dr.  Boogren shares her excitement about planning a reading retreat—a weekend getaway devoted entirely to rest, reflection, and the joy of getting lost in good books. Listeners are invited to consider creating their own kind of retreat—whether it’s for reading, writing, hiking, crafting, or simply being still—to rediscover the power of having something peaceful and meaningful to l...

This week on Self-Care for Educators, Tina invites you to try a simple but powerful strategy: the mealtime intermission. Instead of rushing through your food while multitasking, pause halfway through one meal and give yourself a full minute to check in with your body. This small shift can help you slow down, enjoy your food, and reconnect with how you feel. For episode resources, see SelfCareForEd...

This week on Self-Care for Educators, Tina invites you to commit to just five minutes a day for your wellness. Whether it’s a quick walk, stretching, filling your water bottle, or simply pausing to breathe, these small steps add up to meaningful progress. For episode resources, see SelfCareForEducators.com . Music: Happy Clappy Ukulele by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com . 

We’ve made it to 200 episodes! In this special celebration, Tina shares her gratitude for the Self-Care for Educators community, reflects on the podcast’s journey, and offers an exclusive listener discount. For episode resources, see SelfCareForEducators.com . Music: Happy Clappy Ukulele by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com . 

Wellness doesn’t have to be complicated. In this episode, Tina invites you to try one small ritual that can make a big difference: drinking water first thing in the morning. Learn how pairing this habit with daily routines helps you stay consistent, energized, and aligned with how you want to feel. For episode resources, see SelfCareForEducators.com . Music: Happy Clappy Ukulele by Shane Ivers - h...

Self-care doesn’t always mean big, sweeping changes. Sometimes it’s about the small daily choices that make us feel our best. Join Dr. Tina Boogren for encouragement, reflection, and a fun new way to show your Self-Care Squad pride. For episode resources, see SelfCareForEducators.com . Music: Happy Clappy Ukulele by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com . 

In this season 6 kickoff episode, Dr. Tina Boogren introduces a simple but powerful daily habit: pausing at the end of each workday to identify and write down one positive moment from that day. For episode resources, see SelfCareForEducators.com . Music: Happy Clappy Ukulele by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com . 

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 . 

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 . 

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 . 

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

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 . 

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://w...

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 Ukul...

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.silverma...

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 I...