Episode #18 Season 3 New Year, Healthier Habits For Teachers

Send us Fan MailA fresh year doesn’t magically create more time between classes, meetings, and grading—so we built a smarter way to pursue wellness that fits the real school day. With health and wellness consultant Dayna Gowan, we dig into practical strategies teachers can use right now: finding hidden insurance perks, shaping a sustainable self-care routine, and bringing simple, joyful energy back into daily life. Think free mindfulness apps through your insurer, short info sessions that boost benefits awareness, and small habits you can actually keep when afternoons get stacked.We also zoom out to the district level. If you’re the person who wants to make wellness real for your campus, Dana lays out a clear path: secure leadership buy-in, involve HR and the benefits team, and recruit a few site advocates to meet regularly. Start small with a wellness corner, add low-lift walking challenges, and ask leaders to participate publicly so culture follows action. Budgets help, but momentum matters more; consistency, clear communication, and visible wins keep people engaged.On the personal side, Dayna’s SELF framework—Sleep, Exercise, Love for yourself, and Food—translates self-care into doable steps. Protect your bedtime, choose movement you enjoy, practice compassion, and stop skipping meals. We even play with mindset: “Find the fun in the mundane” turns routine tasks into a spark of joy, breaking the tunnel vision of burnout without slipping into toxic positivity. Wrap it all together with one habit per quarter, and by year’s end you’ve stacked real change without the crash.If this conversation gives you a nudge, share it with a colleague who needs it, then hit follow and leave a quick review. Your support helps more educators find tools, perks, and hope to teach well—by feeling well.Be sure to check out Dayna's podcast, Improvly SpeakingDayna GowanSpeaker & Facilitator of Fun at Improvly Speaking | W |   | improvlyspeaking.comE |   | [email protected] Thanks for listening!