#244: The 5 Types of Self-Care | Why Educators Can't Afford to Ignore Their Well-Being 

Self-care is often reduced to bubble baths, spa days, and treating yourself, but true self-care goes much deeper than that.In this episode of The Everything ECE Podcast, Carla Ward shares a personal story about how years of ignoring her own well-being led to a panic attack that landed her in the hospital. Through honest reflection and practical insights, she explores why self-care is not a luxury for educators. It's a necessity.Carla breaks down the five essential types of self-careWhether you're an early childhood educator, teacher, leader, or parent, this episode will help you identify which area of self-care may need your attention and offer simple ways to begin prioritizing yourself again.Topics Discussed:Why self-care is more than bubble bathsThe consequences of ignoring your own needsBoundaries and professional self-careEmotional wellness for educatorsBuilding sustainable self-care habitsHow self-care impacts children, families, and teamsSUBSCRIBE & REVIEWIf you loved this episode, please take a moment to subscribe and leave a review. Your support helps us reach more ECEs who are in the thick of it!. Thanks for tuning in to The Everything ECE.  See you next week! shape their early years.CONNECT WITH CARLAEmail Newsletter: ⁠⁠Click Here⁠Website: carlatheece.comInstagram: @carlatheece