Evidence-Based Insights for Gentle, Sustainable Wellbeing

Gentle, evidence-based insights for real educators—blending neuroscience, psychology, and lived experience into practical tools for sustainable wellbeing.

 
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How to Truly Relax: Reclaiming Calm Through the Parasympathetic Nervous System

In a world that rarely slows down—especially for educators—true relaxation isn’t just a luxury, it’s a biological necessity. This blog explores how the parasympathetic nervous system helps us restore, repair, and reconnect, and why mental activation (even during “downtime”) can block our body’s ability to relax. Drawing on insights from Teacher Wellbeing Transformed, it offers practical, evidence-based techniques to stimulate the vagus nerve and activate your relaxation response. If you’re ready to move from survival to restoration, this is your invitation to begin.

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Teacher Regulation Isn’t Selfish—It’s Transformational

What if the most powerful classroom strategy isn’t a new program or behaviour plan—but a regulated teacher?

In this post, we explore how teacher regulation transforms not only personal wellbeing but also student engagement, classroom culture, and school-wide sustainability. Drawing on insights from Dr. Bruce Perry and Dr. Lori Desautels, we unpack the neuroscience behind co-regulation and the ripple effects of emotionally attuned educators.

If you’ve ever felt guilty for prioritising your own wellbeing, this is your invitation to reframe. Regulation isn’t selfish—it’s essential.

Read the full post and discover why regulated teachers are the heartbeat of thriving schools.

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