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When I started PYF, I was feeling like teaching might not be sustainable for me because I was lacking energy every day and felt like I couldn't get it back after school for things like my family and health. The course was incredibly helpful for me because it taught me that I can take actions throughout my day that build energy and help me achieve my goals. I've gained a newfound confidence in myself that has helped me set boundaries at school, create a healthy routine, and keep the promises I've made about taking care of myself. Now in my day, I have so many more moments of calm, and I come home from school excited to be my best self for my family and explore new interests and hobbies. At first, I was nervous about the investment, but I'm so glad I invested in myself because I feel like myself again during the week not just on weekends and that is truly invaluable!
Danielle S.
Within the first week I started to see changes. This program is not only actionable, but it opened my eyes to a way to live without feeling like I’m drowning. It’s way more than just tips and tricks; it’s learning a way of life that helps teachers (and anyone!) realize and cultivate themselves as whole people. It changed the way I thought about and showed up for my work days. I shudder to think back to where I was before PYF. It will change the way teachers think about themselves and the school day. I recommend this to everyone!!
Maddy W.
Put Yourself First is the start of a new "me". A start of putting myself and my family first. I have seen so many changes in my daily life change and my happiness by doing small differences in my day. I truly feel that the course helped me "reset" , find my new balance and make new habits attainable. If anyone is hesitant, this is their sign to try it! Bet on yourself and put your time and energy into yourself and not just your students!
Christine F.
I started Put Yourself First in November of 2022. I was able to implement 3 weeks of it before winter break. I’m so glad I did because not only did it help the month of finals (I teach high school) to feel less stressful, but it gave me the work-life balance I was seeking. During the semester, I tried working out, eating healthy, and even not taking any work home to grade or plan, yet I was so still tired by the time I got home. After implementing the activities from Put Yourself First in the classroom and at home I noticed a huge difference in my energy & mind set. So much so that now I’m in the first trimester of pregnancy after after suffering two miscarriages last school year. Even though it’s way after the 5 weeks of the program, I still continue to implement the activities to put myself and my family first before my job, to make the teaching career sustainable, and to not live in survival mode or burnout.
Josefina P.