Introduction: Teaching can be a demanding and tiring profession, but it’s essential for educators to take some time to indulge in a little self-care. Here are 30 ways teachers can treat themselves for less than $5.
- Download a relaxing or upbeat playlist on Spotify and enjoy it during your break.
- Brew yourself a cup of your favorite tea or coffee at home and bring it in a thermos to school.
- Grab a snack at the vending machine during break time.
- Run a soothing bubble bath at home after a long day of teaching.
- Treat yourself to an e-book from Amazon, which often has great deals and discounts.
- Indulge in your favorite ice cream from the grocery store.
- Prepare a cozy movie night at home with your favorite film.
- Buy an adult coloring book and spend 30 minutes getting creative with colorful markers or colored pencils.
- Write down five things you’re grateful for every day.
- Try out a new recipe for dinner, experimenting with budget-friendly ingredients.
- Download a meditation app like Headspace and practice mindfulness for five minutes daily.
- Partake in some light exercise on YouTube with free workout videos – yoga, Zumba, or Pilates!
- Discover a new podcast about education and self-improvement during your commute to work.
- Visit the library to check out new books and movies free of charge.
- Buy yourself an essential oil blend (lavender, eucalyptus) and create a relaxing environment at home by diffusing them.
- Look up DIY face mask recipes online to create your own spa day at home using ingredients found in your kitchen.
- Purchase an inexpensive bouquet of flowers from the local market to brighten up your day (and your workspace).
- Browse Pinterest for inexpensive and easy DIY crafts to do on your own or with your kids.
- Organize a potluck with fellow teachers to try new dishes and bond over shared meals.
- Use Skype or Zoom to catch up with friends over a virtual movie night.
- Buy a single-serving indulgent dessert from the bakery for those challenging days.
- Download a language learning app like Duolingo and learn a few phrases in a language you’ve always wanted to master.
- Enjoy an ice-cold juice blend from the grocery store on hot afternoons.
- Visit local parks and enjoy the scenery, exploring green spaces and picnic spots that are free of charge.
- Try your hand at journaling or poetry for 30 minutes as a creative outlet.
- Attend at-home workout classes with local teachers, which charge minimal fees but provide excellent instruction.
- Watch inspiring TED talks during your free time – it’s free, educational, and motivating!
- Find discounted coupons—or better yet, free—for nearby yoga studios or fitness centers on Groupon or LivingSocial.
- Utilize apps like BorrowBox to listen to audiobooks through your library account without spending any extra money.
- Join a budget-friendly book club with other teachers who love reading.
Conclusion: With these 30 ideas for treating yourself, you can experience simple pleasures and enjoyment without breaking the bank. Give yourself the care you deserve – after all, you take care of so many others as an educator!
