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Sanctuaries: Self-Care Secrets for Stressed-Out Teachers
Stressed out? Frazzled? Overwhelmed? You don’t have to be.
A sanctuary is a place of rest and refuge, of safety and sanity. It’s a state of being that enables you to escape the busyness of life. It’s a moment of self-care that puts you at ease. But if you’re like most teachers, that place often seems just out of reach.
In Sanctuaries , Dan Tricarico (author of The Zen Teacher ) shares insights and strategies for making space in your busy life so you can be the teacher and person you want to be. You’ll learn how to . . .
Living in a constant state of “crazy-busy” doesn’t help anyone, least of all you. To be at your best for others, you must first be your own best self, which requires slowing down and becoming aware of—and tending to—your own needs. The simple, practical, and actionable steps Tricarico shares in this guide will empower you to create a sanctuary plan that allows you to experience more peace and less stress—starting today. If The Zen Teacher reminds you to take care of yourself, Sanctuaries shows you how.
Discover your sanctuary.
A sanctuary is a place of rest and refuge, of safety and sanity. It’s a state of being that enables you to escape the busyness of life. It’s a moment of self-care that puts you at ease. But if you’re like most teachers, that place often seems just out of reach.
In Sanctuaries , Dan Tricarico (author of The Zen Teacher ) shares insights and strategies for making space in your busy life so you can be the teacher and person you want to be. You’ll learn how to . . .
Living in a constant state of “crazy-busy” doesn’t help anyone, least of all you. To be at your best for others, you must first be your own best self, which requires slowing down and becoming aware of—and tending to—your own needs. The simple, practical, and actionable steps Tricarico shares in this guide will empower you to create a sanctuary plan that allows you to experience more peace and less stress—starting today. If The Zen Teacher reminds you to take care of yourself, Sanctuaries shows you how.
Discover your sanctuary.
196 pages, Paperback
Published December 17, 2018
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February 10, 2019
Dan Tricarico has such a refreshing way of addressing self-care in this practical guide for teachers. Like The Zen Teacher, I will read this guide regularly to keep the strategies fresh in my mind. :-) Enjoy Today!
February 26, 2023
I love the Zen Teacher and his blog, so I was excited to read this book and hopefully get rid of some of my stress. It was a quick read with many suggestions on how to receive stress.
"A sanctuary is a place of rest and refuge, of safety and sanity. It’s a state of being that enables you to escape the busyness of life. It’s a moment of self-care that puts you at ease. But if you’re like most teachers, that place often seems just out of reach. In Sanctuaries, Dan Tricarico (author of The Zen Teacher) shares insights and strategies for making space in your busy life so you can be the teacher and person you want to be. You’ll learn how to . . .
Give yourself permission to take a break
Be truly present, even when life feels busy
Practice mindfulness
Develop systems that make life more manageable
Living in a constant state of “crazy-busy” doesn’t help anyone, least of all you. To be at your best for others, you must first be your own best self, which requires slowing down and becoming aware of—and tending to—your own needs. The simple, practical, and actionable steps Tricarico shares in this guide will empower you to create a sanctuary plan that allows you to experience more peace and less stress—starting today. If The Zen Teacher reminds you to take care of yourself, Sanctuaries shows you how."
"A sanctuary is a place of rest and refuge, of safety and sanity. It’s a state of being that enables you to escape the busyness of life. It’s a moment of self-care that puts you at ease. But if you’re like most teachers, that place often seems just out of reach. In Sanctuaries, Dan Tricarico (author of The Zen Teacher) shares insights and strategies for making space in your busy life so you can be the teacher and person you want to be. You’ll learn how to . . .
Give yourself permission to take a break
Be truly present, even when life feels busy
Practice mindfulness
Develop systems that make life more manageable
Living in a constant state of “crazy-busy” doesn’t help anyone, least of all you. To be at your best for others, you must first be your own best self, which requires slowing down and becoming aware of—and tending to—your own needs. The simple, practical, and actionable steps Tricarico shares in this guide will empower you to create a sanctuary plan that allows you to experience more peace and less stress—starting today. If The Zen Teacher reminds you to take care of yourself, Sanctuaries shows you how."
August 2, 2019
What a great read for educators to ensure that they are prioritizing self-care!!!
September 5, 2019
another good book by Dan Tricarico. Its such a good explanation for how I feel about doing the mindfulness things I do. Thanks again Dan!
May 15, 2020
Practical and relatable. Reaffirming. So many of these ideas seem simple, but the aren’t. We have to change to take care of ourselves.
July 14, 2023
A great read to remind teachers of the value of self-care. It’s easy to read and has many great tips you can implement into your life right away.
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