Gracy Obuchowicz, Author of Selfcarefully

In this episode we hear from Gracy Obuchowicz whose background in self-care and wellness extends to teachers and school leaders through her work at Empower Ed. She discusses how burnout can be a demoralization or moral injury and suggests making small changes, or kaizens, to help counteract that feeling. Simple things like getting enough sleep, giving yourself five extra minutes in the morning, enjoying a cup of tea, or listening to your favorite music are ways you can focus on yourself. In the workplace, finding a mentor or other form of peer support that you can talk with provides a sense of not being alone in whatever challenges you're facing. While her book, Selfcarefully is currently out of print, you can still purchase a PDF version through her publisher thickpress.com.Gracy also recommends the book Burnout by Emily and Amelia Nagoski.