Ten Tiny Experiments to Ease Burnout for Educators
I am busy, stressed, perhaps feeling the first prickles of burnout. I feel tension may be getting between me and my students, colleagues, family, and others I
Brett F. Whysel January 5, 2026
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A Professor’s Framework for Meaningful, Joyful, and Sustainable Work
One of the unexpected gifts of the pandemic was the clarity it brought. We need to care for ourselves in more substantial and intentional ways if
Julie Sochacki, JD December 15, 2025
The Impact of Non-Evaluative Feedback and Mindfulness in Writing
I’m a writing instructor in higher education. I’m also a writing specialist in a support center. I work with students from all disciplines and cultural and linguistic backgrounds where I cover the whole spectrum of writing instruction.
Nadia Moraglio, MA November 20, 2024
Developing an Appreciative Mindset in Students
Appreciation can make a day, even change a life. Your willingness to put it all into words is all that is necessary – Margaret Cousins
Revanth Kumar Guttena September 29, 2023
The Mindful Learning Framework
The anticipation of a new semester has always excited me. I have been an educator for 41 years and have worked with students from Pre-K
Marjorie Jackson February 6, 2023
The Power of Role Modeling Self-compassion Practices in Your Class
A self-compassion practice may sound a bit awkward and uncomfortable, yet research (Neff, et al.) clearly demonstrates that this intervention can support success in our
Carrie Jarosinski October 24, 2022
Finding the Positive: Your Mental Health and Wellbeing Matter
If you’re at any stage of burnout in your own life, know that you are not alone. Whether you’re at stage one or stage nine
Faculty Focus August 12, 2022
Deep Reading: Using Mindfulness and Guided Imagery for Perspective Taking
Overview of mindfulness in the classroom Many educators at the tertiary level have recently been incorporating mindfulness techniques into their practice to create a non-threatening
Constance A. Leonard May 18, 2022
Using the Labyrinth as a Self-care Tool for University Students
What is a labyrinth? A labyrinth is an ancient archetype with a singular meandering path that leads from an outer edge to a center. Unlike
Patty Kohler-Evans EdD, Deanna Kay Rice, PhD, and Stephanie R. Sorbet, EdD December 8, 2021
Everybody Present: Mindfulness in the Classroom
*This article first appeared in the Teaching Professor on January 4, 2017. © Magna Publications. All rights reserved. Did you know that the average attention span
Kristen Rousch, PhD November 26, 2021