We don’t often talk about toxic school environments. We want to be positive and a team player supporting our schools but sometimes, we need to address the tough issues. Moving on from a toxic school system comes with a lot of emotions and challenges but also a sense of liberation.
The first step to overcoming the challenge of a toxic school system is to understand what defines it. Signs of toxicity can range from psychological bullying and intimidation, lack of respect or support from staff and students, the stigma surrounding certain individuals or groups within the school, and lack of resources. This episode highlights:
“ I will tell you it is so important for you to take care of yourself. When we're in these toxic situations, we're so busy trying to ensure that we've crossed every T and dotted every I that we use the extra time we shouldn't be using. Trying to ensure we've done it all so the micromanager can leave us alone and the negativity can stop, but you cannot. You need to make time for your self-care. You need to make sure that you are able to get time in the exercise to meditate, to enjoy a hobby. To get a massage or facial, hang out with friends and take a long hot bath. This is what is going to help you to manage the stress and maintain your mental stability and your emotional wellbeing. You have to be loyal to you.”
Ep. 52 Shenelle DuBose
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