Leave It at the Door Pause

Wellness Quick tips for Teachers
Written By Cynthia Skyers-Gordon

How to Use the Activity

At the end of the day, pause at the classroom door before leaving. Take one deep breath and reflect on:

  • one thing you are proud of from the day,

  • and one thing you are choosing not to carry home emotionally.

This can be done silently or written briefly in a journal or planner.

Why This Matters

Educators often carry emotional stress long after the school day ends. Creating a simple emotional boundary routine helps reduce burnout, support emotional wellness, and encourage healthier transitions between work and personal life.

Closing Reflection

“Not every hard moment needs to follow me home.”

Cynthia Skyers-Gordon

Dr. Cynthia Skyers-Gordon, Ed.D. is the founder of SILWELL-C (Staff-Inspired Leadership for Wellness and Calm), a wellness initiative created to empower educators, leaders, and teams to thrive from within. With more than 33 years of experience in early childhood education, from assistant teacher to director to Education Coordinator, Dr. Skyers-Gordon understands the challenges and opportunities staff face each day.

SILWELL-C was born from her belief that true wellness in schools starts with the staff themselves. By providing calm leadership strategies, practical tools, affirmations, and inspiration, SILWELL-C equips educators and leaders to create supportive, balanced environments where both staff and children can flourish.

Through workshops, consultations, and creative resources, Dr. Skyers-Gordon combines her in-depth expertise with a passion for cultivating resilience, connection, and calm in every space. Whether it’s through her upcoming Wellness Toolkit, the JamBel Storybook, or the Free Wellness Hub, she continues to design practical ways for educators and leaders to sustain their own wellness while inspiring others.

At its core, SILWELL-C is more than a program; it’s a movement: a reminder that when staff lead with wellness, schools grow with strength, calm, and confidence.

https://www.silwellc.com
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