{"id":3990,"date":"2022-03-31T22:08:00","date_gmt":"2022-03-31T22:08:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/learn\/?p=3990"},"modified":"2022-03-31T22:08:01","modified_gmt":"2022-03-31T22:08:01","slug":"inspiring-insights-from-our-1st-spring-into-happiness","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/learn\/inspiring-insights-from-our-1st-spring-into-happiness\/","title":{"rendered":"Inspiring Insights From Our 1st Spring Into Happiness!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Learn about this successful event, plus key takeaways to help you unlock your inner happiness. <\/em>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let\u2019s be real, educators. It\u2019s been a challenging couple of years, and we want you to know that we see you, appreciate you and that we want to help. That\u2019s what inspired our first ever Spring Into Happiness live event, complete with giveaways, mindful yoga with Sarah Platt-Finger from Chopra Global and inspiration from Yale professor and Happiness Lab<\/a> podcast host Dr. Laurie Santos.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hosted by Katy Jao, our Educator Relations Manager, it was a morning of celebration, two-way dialogue and actionable, science-backed tips on unlocking your inner happiness when things get tough. Read on for more details and tips from Dr. Santos! You can also view the full webinar here<\/a>.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The burnout is real. Here\u2019s what to do.<\/strong> <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

We know one common experience affecting educators is that feeling of being just plain burnt out. According to Santos educators are \u201cmore stressed than ever over the last two years [and] experiencing burnout at unprecedented levels.\u201d Some signs of burnout include emotional exhaustion, frustration with others or a feeling that you can\u2019t make a difference no matter how hard you try. Do you think you could be suffering from burnout? Take this quiz and find out<\/a>. If you are, check out this summary of the top three insights from her \u201cThe Science of Happiness\u201d presentation to help you cope.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to be happier as a teacher: 3 ways. <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Santos shared insights into the science of well being, specifically with educators in mind. Here are some skills she presented to help you feel happier in your daily life.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Navigate negative emotions.  <\/strong> <\/strong> <\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

We can\u2019t eliminate everything that makes us feel sad, frustrated or anxious but research, according to Santos, shows we need these emotions to show us what to pay attention to and react to, in order to make necessary changes in our lives. And trying to suppress them can even adversely affect our physical and cognitive health. She suggests these approaches for coping with our feelings instead:\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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