No matter how much you love kids and love teaching, teaching isn't easy! From the paperwork to pressures of testing, behavior issues, difficult parents or administrators, and the time that's required, it's very stressful... more than most people realize. As teachers, we nurture our students and nurture our own family, but most of us really need to remember to take care of ourselves! Consistent self-care is the key! When we do some kind of self-care, it re-charges us in some way, restores our energy, and even feeds our soul. We all need more of that. Here's a list of 50 ideas with a variety of self-care activities. Some are absolutely free, while others aren't. Also, I'm sure that some ideas will resonate more with you than others, but I hope this list will encourage you to start including at least one deliberate act of self-care each day! 1. Listen to your favorite music. 2. Go for a walk outside. 3. Read a novel while snuggling up on the cou......