Prioritizing Self-Care and Building Community with Carolina Smith

In this episode of The Balanced Educator Podcast, we’re interviewing Carolina Smith, a Grade 1 teacher, Educalm Teacher alumni, and Educalm ambassador from Calgary, Alberta. This is Carolina's second appearance on the podcast, and she’s back to share exciting updates about her new venture, the LIA project—a community empowering women to connect with themselves and others.

Carolina discusses how she’s implemented her morning routine and self-care practices since taking the Educalm Teacher course, incorporating affirmations into her day to start with intention. She talks about how she sprinkles mindful moments throughout her school day and shares how this has impacted her overall well-being.

This year, Carolina has faced new challenges, and she opens up about how she’s managing them with a focus on self-care and balance. She also shares how she’s created a seamless transition from work to home in the evenings and her strategies for overcoming feelings of guilt.

Carolina's journey emphasizes the importance of mental health and self-care for teachers, and her perspective on sick days offers valuable insight into taking care of yourself as a teacher.