You Matter: Before You Help Students, You Must Help Yourself

Every Classroom Matters episode 211

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis

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Stress caused me to lose half my hair and gain weight. Stress put Angela in the hospital three times in a year. As much as we love caring for children, we’ve learned very hard lessons that mattering starts with loving yourself enough to take care of yourself. From going offline to exercise to just taking a deep breath, it is time to get real about how you’re treating yourself....