Teacher well-being and mindfulness with Rachael Roberts

In the second episode of ELTtime, our Senior Editor, Chris, dives into the importance of teacher well-being with teacher and life coach Rachael Roberts. Expect some helpful tips for incorporating mindfulness into your teaching day, insights into the science of the brain, as well as a discussion about the responsibility of teacher well-being on the employer.

Let us know if you enjoyed the episode! Get in touch with any suggestions or questions – you can find us at @garneteducation everywhere!

LINKS

ELT-resourceful.com – Rachael’s ELT website

life-resourceful.com – Rachael’s life coaching and training website. Her mindfulness eBook is available to download there, just scroll to the bottom of the page.

Join Rachael’s Life-Resourceful Lightbulb Moments Facebook group for lots of videos, discussions, and a book club!

CHAPTERS

• 0:00 – Intro


• 0:55 – Rachael’s Current Work


• 2:29 – Rachael’s Personal Experiences


• 4:00 – Understanding Mindfulness


• 8:06 – Mindfulness for Teachers and Educators


• 10:45 – The Brain


• 16:40 – Tips and Techniques for Mindfulness Practice


• 22:42 – Responsibility: Employer vs. Personal


• 27:28 – Technology


• 30:35 – Mindfulness in Schools


• 34:43 – Outro