🌟Refill Your Cup-The Power of the Pause

🌞 Refill Your Cup: Affordable Ways to Recharge This Summer

Let’s face it—this past year asked a lot of us. Navigating budget cuts, supporting learners with big life barriers, and wearing more hats than ever can take a toll. So, before the new program year kicks off, we invite you to do something radical:

Take care of you.

You don’t need a plane ticket or a pricey retreat to refuel your energy and reignite your passion. Sometimes, the best self-care comes in small, intentional moments that remind you why you started this work in the first place.

Here are a few low-cost or free ways to recharge your educator spirit this summer:

🌿 Reconnect with Nature

A simple walk in the park, a weekend hike, or just morning coffee on the porch can do wonders. Let your mind wander. Breathe deeply. Leave the to-do list behind (just for a little while).

📚 Read for Joy—or Inspiration

Pick up that novel you’ve been meaning to read, or dive into an inspiring education memoir. You might find a story that reflects your own resilience—and spark new ideas for the fall.

🎧 Tune into Learning—on Your Own Terms

Podcasts like The EdSurge Podcast or Cult of Pedagogy offer bite-sized, free professional development. Want something lighter? Find a podcast that makes you laugh or think differently.

🤝 Connect with Your People

Reach out to a fellow iaace member. Join a Connect chat. Join the Teachers Talk (18th) or Community Chat (20th). Sometimes, the best reminder that you’re not alone is just one conversation away.

🖍️ Create for the Fun of It

Journal. Paint. Garden. Bake. Dance. Do something creative with no outcome in mind. Creativity restores what burnout drains.

Jenn Wigginton

Jenn is the IAACE Executive Director. Her passion for adult education shines through in everything she does for IAACE. You can invite her to a chat for questions anytime. Click here to book a time to chat with Jenn