Name the Drain

Wellness Quick tips for Teachers
Written By Cynthia Skyers-Gordon

How to Use the Activity

At the end of the day, identify one experience that required more of your energy than you expected.

Ask yourself:

• What drained my energy today?
• Was it a task, situation, interaction, or routine?
• Have I noticed this happening before?

You do not have to solve the problem immediately. Simply name what took your energy and begin noticing whether a pattern develops over time.

Why This Matters

Educators may recognize that they feel exhausted without identifying what consistently contributes to that exhaustion. Naming recurring energy drains can increase self-awareness and help teachers recognize patterns that may eventually need a boundary, adjustment, additional support, or a different approach.

Closing Reflection

“I cannot protect my energy if I never notice where it is going.”

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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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