Welcome back to Quick Bites with Ginger and Eric! Eric Nachtigal and Ginger Lewman take a quick bite out of a vital strategy for building resilience in kids and staff.

Teaching is hard, and life is stressful! In this episode, Eric shares actionable ways that adults—especially educators—can effectively close the stress cycle to show up as their best, most regulated selves every day. These powerful strategies are not just for the classroom; they work in all aspects of your personal and professional life!

• Understanding Chronic vs. In-the-Moment Stress: Why it's crucial to be intentional about regulating your nervous system.

• The Top Two Regulators: Discover the power of intentional Movement and Breathing (like mindful breathing) to reset your body and mind.

• The Laughter & Social Connection Cure: How authentic social interaction and genuine Laughter can be a profound way to close the stress cycle.

• Embracing Creativity: Utilizing Hobbies and creative activities (like crafts, woodworking, or coloring) to reduce stress, regardless of your skill level.

• The Power of Tears: Why Crying is a natural and healthy way your body regulates itself and should not be avoided or apologized for.

Prioritizing self-care is not selfish—it's essential for avoiding burnout and being present for your students, family, and friends. We are worth it, and so are the people we serve!

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