This workshop addresses the profound effects of stress on educators and outlines the necessity of maintaining teacher wellness. Participants engage with reflective exercises, like mapping personal and professional responsibilities to identify stressors and motivators. The session delves into understanding toxic stress and its physiological impacts, particularly the role of cortisol. Teachers gain insights into simple yet effective self-care strategies such as mindful breathing, sunlight exposure, dietary adjustments, regular physical activity, and improved sleep hygiene.

• High levels of educator stress and burnout
  
  
• Poor educator mental and physical health
  
  
• Decline in student academic and social outcomes due to educator burnout

1. Understanding the Importance of Wellness: Participants will gain an understanding of how their well-being directly impacts classroom effectiveness and student success.
   
   
2. Effective Stress Management: Teachers will learn actionable techniques to manage and reduce stress, such as anti-inflammatory dietary habits, structured physical activity, and limiting caffeine intake.
   
   
3. Goal Setting for Personal Wellness: Participants will develop skills in setting achievable wellness goals and learn strategies to sustain ongoing wellness practices through incremental and manageable changes.