Teacher wellbeing: a 2-minute nervous system reset between periods

You don’t need a full self-care routine to feel better in the middle of a hard day. Here’s a 2-minute reset you can do between periods—no equipment, no privacy required.

The 2-minute reset

1) Exhale longer than you inhale for 5 breaths (example: inhale 4, exhale 6).

2) Drop your shoulders and unclench your jaw. Notice where you’re holding tension.

3) Choose one intention for the next class: “I will stay steady,” “I will be kind and firm,” or “I will focus on one win.”

Why it works

Longer exhales signal safety to your nervous system. When you feel safer, you think clearer—and your classroom feels safer too.

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