If you’ve ever said, “I’ll get to that in the summer,” now is your chance! Whether it’s better sleep, more movement, or just drinking more water, summer gives you space to try something new without squeezing it into a packed schedule.
In her new book, 180 Days of Physical Wellness for Busy Educators, Dr. Tina H. Boogren provides four categories of focus: general physical wellness, nutrition/hydration, sleep/rest, and movement. If you’re ready to commit to one or more wellness goals, we’ve put together a roadmap for you to explore Dr. Boogren’s strategies. When summer begins to wane, you’ll be ready to celebrate all the progress you’ve made!
Here’s how to make it happen:
1. Choose Your Strategy
Take a look at these 36 wellness ideas from Dr. Boogren’s four categories of wellness. Choose a single strategy to focus on for the summer, or try a small change in each area of your life. Set a big-picture goal for summer or jot down a few micro-goals for each week.
Remember: this is for you, not a checklist. Keep it simple and doable.
2. Track Your Progress
Use our Teacher Wellness Accountability Chart to track your progress. Fill out which strategy you explored, what actions you took toward your goals, and how long you spent on this new activity. Then, reflect on how it made you feel and what you might do differently or add to the experience.
Looking to customize this resource? Access an editable Google Doc version of the accountability chart.
3. Celebrate!
At the end of the summer, be ready to celebrate your successes! Whether it’s journaling what worked, planning a fun dinner with friends, or just buying that fancy smoothie guilt-free, honor the effort you made.
Need inspiration? We love the celebration ideas in these articles:
- “Celebrating Your Fitness Success,” from the American Heart Association
- “Celebrate Physical Wellness Month,” from National Today
Sunny summer days offer the perfect timing for creating a happier, healthier you. Whatever your version of wellness looks like, here’s to a summer filled with growth, good health, and success!
Susanne Leslie is a Professional Learning Specialist at Teaching Channel. She holds a B.A. in Sociology and a Master’s in Education. As a former parent educator, Susanne’s specialty is Culture, Wellness, and Early Childhood instruction. In her current role, she writes courses and content, and is an enthusiastic advocate for play and time outdoors as the best teaching tools.
Fun Fact: Susanne has jumped out of two (perfectly good) airplanes!
