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A Moment for Teachers: self-care for busy teachers - 101 free ways for teachers to become more inspired, peaceful, and confident in 30 seconds
HOW TO USE THIS BOOK
You will need 30 seconds. That’s all.
Start at the beginning, or turn to a random page. Every page has a title, a benefit, and simple directions. Read and complete the task on the page. If you know that you are in the mood for a creative, confidence-boosting, stress-releasing, or peace-promoting task, use the Index at the back of the book to choose the one that fits your interest. Notice the positive changes you go through because you took that 30 second break.
Many of these tasks can also be shared with your students, allowing them to benefit too. The changes you’ll experience will last for far more than 30 seconds. You’ll find yourself gaining more presence, patience, confidence and becoming much happier if you do this regularly. The energy in your classroom will positively change, and your students are sure to notice too. Using this book could become a wonderful little daily ritual.
By the way, the writing tasks have a blank page beside them for jotting your notes. This means that all you need for those is a pen. If there isn’t a pen nearby, use a pencil. Even a broken crayon will work. You probably have plenty in your classroom. It’s ok to write in the book. Later, when you read what you wrote, it will become part of your reflective process, displaying how you’ve grown.
You will need 30 seconds. That’s all.
Start at the beginning, or turn to a random page. Every page has a title, a benefit, and simple directions. Read and complete the task on the page. If you know that you are in the mood for a creative, confidence-boosting, stress-releasing, or peace-promoting task, use the Index at the back of the book to choose the one that fits your interest. Notice the positive changes you go through because you took that 30 second break.
Many of these tasks can also be shared with your students, allowing them to benefit too. The changes you’ll experience will last for far more than 30 seconds. You’ll find yourself gaining more presence, patience, confidence and becoming much happier if you do this regularly. The energy in your classroom will positively change, and your students are sure to notice too. Using this book could become a wonderful little daily ritual.
By the way, the writing tasks have a blank page beside them for jotting your notes. This means that all you need for those is a pen. If there isn’t a pen nearby, use a pencil. Even a broken crayon will work. You probably have plenty in your classroom. It’s ok to write in the book. Later, when you read what you wrote, it will become part of your reflective process, displaying how you’ve grown.
- GenresEducation
137 pages, Paperback
First published August 23, 2015
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About the author
Alice Langholt
31 books24 followersAlice Langholt is a parent and teacher with Master level training in several Reiki modalities. She has a Reiki practice and teaches Reiki and intuitive development in the Washington, DC area. Alice is the Executive Director of Reiki Awakening Academy (http://reikiawakeningacademy.com) School of Intuitive Development online, offering online instruction in holistic and metaphysical subjects. Alice has written ebooks in Distance Healing and Energetic Protection, as well as specific coursework in Reiki for Parents, Reiki for Nurses and Caregivers (approved by the Ohio Board of Nurses for continuing education units), and more. She offered Reiki to patients and staff at The Cleveland Clinic, and is currently a volunteer with JSSA Hospice, and a Group Leader with The Distance Healing Network (the-dhn.com). Alice is rated the #1 most influential person on Twitter under the category Reiki by wefollow.com. Her four kids and husband, Evan, know & use Reiki. Find Alice at ReikiAwakening.com, and interact with her via @ReikiAwakening on Twitter, and Reiki Awakening on Facebook.
Alice is also the author of the A Moment for Me - self-care for busy people series of books and cards, offering ways to balance your mind, body, emotions, spirit, relationships, and success in 30 seconds. Visit www.amoment4me.com for more.
Alice is also the author of the A Moment for Me - self-care for busy people series of books and cards, offering ways to balance your mind, body, emotions, spirit, relationships, and success in 30 seconds. Visit www.amoment4me.com for more.
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December 27, 2017
Teaching can be tough and teachers can lose sight of the positives. Alice Langholt has some exercises and techniques to bring back the joy in teaching.
I really enjoyed this book and think it would have been useful to me when I was teaching.
There’s a good range of things to do from jotting down ideas and making affirming statements to practical activities that encourage positive reflection so that the reader can see just what they have achieved. One of these, a jar into which to place a quick note of something positive that has happened that can then be reviewed at the end of a term I’m going to adopt for 2018, spending a few minutes each week looking back over the good things that have happened. I’m also going to set my timer when I’m sitting at my desk so that I can carry out the 30 second Cross March technique. I always feel slightly embarrassed saying mottos and positive statements aloud and I’m not sure I’d use those, but they will suit other types of reader. The index at the back of the book enables different kinds of readers to find the types of techniques that suit them easily as well as letting them explore those they might not usually use.
And this is what is so helpful about A Moment for Teachers: Self-Care for Busy Teachers. I think it could easily be called A Moment for People: Self-Care for Busy People because it gives really good advice about how we can reinforce the good things in our lives as well as encourage those around us. Substitute the word ‘student’ for partner, sibling, friend, relative and the same ideas and techniques apply. I must admit the ‘Just For Today’ section brought me up short. I tend not to listen with ALL my concentration and often do something else when someone rings me for example. As a result of reading A Moment for Teachers: Self-Care for Busy Teachers, I’m going to give others my full attention from now on.
I really enjoyed the simplicity of the ideas from Alice Langholt that can fit into any busy life and make a really positive change. I thought the use of white space in the book was inspired. Readers are encouraged to scribble down their thoughts (and these don’t have to be neat and tidily presented), to complete acrostic poems and make notes in answer to the activities suggested. As an avid reader I especially liked the advice to read for fun.
I began A Moment for Teachers: Self-Care for Busy Teachers thinking it might be saccharine and exaggerated and ended up feeling it is a helpful and uplifting book that could make a positive impact in any life – not just that of a teacher. It’s well worth dipping into and I really recommend it.
I really enjoyed this book and think it would have been useful to me when I was teaching.
There’s a good range of things to do from jotting down ideas and making affirming statements to practical activities that encourage positive reflection so that the reader can see just what they have achieved. One of these, a jar into which to place a quick note of something positive that has happened that can then be reviewed at the end of a term I’m going to adopt for 2018, spending a few minutes each week looking back over the good things that have happened. I’m also going to set my timer when I’m sitting at my desk so that I can carry out the 30 second Cross March technique. I always feel slightly embarrassed saying mottos and positive statements aloud and I’m not sure I’d use those, but they will suit other types of reader. The index at the back of the book enables different kinds of readers to find the types of techniques that suit them easily as well as letting them explore those they might not usually use.
And this is what is so helpful about A Moment for Teachers: Self-Care for Busy Teachers. I think it could easily be called A Moment for People: Self-Care for Busy People because it gives really good advice about how we can reinforce the good things in our lives as well as encourage those around us. Substitute the word ‘student’ for partner, sibling, friend, relative and the same ideas and techniques apply. I must admit the ‘Just For Today’ section brought me up short. I tend not to listen with ALL my concentration and often do something else when someone rings me for example. As a result of reading A Moment for Teachers: Self-Care for Busy Teachers, I’m going to give others my full attention from now on.
I really enjoyed the simplicity of the ideas from Alice Langholt that can fit into any busy life and make a really positive change. I thought the use of white space in the book was inspired. Readers are encouraged to scribble down their thoughts (and these don’t have to be neat and tidily presented), to complete acrostic poems and make notes in answer to the activities suggested. As an avid reader I especially liked the advice to read for fun.
I began A Moment for Teachers: Self-Care for Busy Teachers thinking it might be saccharine and exaggerated and ended up feeling it is a helpful and uplifting book that could make a positive impact in any life – not just that of a teacher. It’s well worth dipping into and I really recommend it.
December 15, 2017
I was surprised at home much information this book has. If you have a teacher friend or your child's teacher would love this. It doesn't matter how long they have taught there are some great activities. We know how much our kids stress us can you imagine what the teacher go through and how busy they stay? This book will help them. I have already shared with my son's 2nd-grade teacher and she loved it.
January 26, 2018
I was asked to review this book by Librarything.com
This came at the right time as I will be training on NHS Human Factors course.
This is a practical self help book probably primarily for teachers in school settings, but as a trainer - I did gain from this book - celebrate great moments - how often do we do this in the NHS but as the course I am undertaking the results of the training will be better patient safety - so that is a celebration in itself.
As with all of these type of books it is always about self belief and confidence- and the author guides the reader.
For me it is all about passing on knowledge - feeling good an ultimately providing great care for our patients.
This came at the right time as I will be training on NHS Human Factors course.
This is a practical self help book probably primarily for teachers in school settings, but as a trainer - I did gain from this book - celebrate great moments - how often do we do this in the NHS but as the course I am undertaking the results of the training will be better patient safety - so that is a celebration in itself.
As with all of these type of books it is always about self belief and confidence- and the author guides the reader.
For me it is all about passing on knowledge - feeling good an ultimately providing great care for our patients.
March 7, 2019
Used it for a work PLC and everyone loved the ideas
November 10, 2020
It’s a quick, helpful read. Every teacher should own this book and reread it frequently. Don’t let the joy get sucked out of teaching! Have fun!
January 6, 2017
Everyone has 30 seconds in their day! Alice Langholt has written several “A Moment for…” books and none of them disappoint. As a wife, mom and educator I own each of them!
In A Moment for Teachers there are 101 ways to help inspire and calm you. In addition many of the 30 second moments invite you to include your students. Not only do you benefit, as the teacher, your students will benefit from daily affirmations and “moments” as well.
One of my favorite moments is the “Celebrate Great Moments”! What a great idea!
In A Moment for Teachers there are 101 ways to help inspire and calm you. In addition many of the 30 second moments invite you to include your students. Not only do you benefit, as the teacher, your students will benefit from daily affirmations and “moments” as well.
One of my favorite moments is the “Celebrate Great Moments”! What a great idea!
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