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Cultivating Emotional Resilience in Educators

Elena Aguilar

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Understanding Emotions+
Cultivating Community+
Practicing Mindfulness+
Prioritizing Self-Care+
The Importance of Play+
Navigating Change+
Practicing Gratitude+
Celebrating Transitions+

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Question 1 of 8
According to Elena Aguilar, what is a crucial realization about the six-part cycle of emotions?
  • A. It is impossible to stop the cycle once the physical response begins.
  • B. You can intervene at any point in the cycle to shift your experience and create a better outcome.
  • C. The cycle only applies to negative emotions like anger and frustration.
  • D. Teachers are usually too busy to process the cycle and should focus on suppressing it.
Question 2 of 8
Why did Elena Aguilar choose to reject a job offer that would have increased her annual salary by $10,000?
  • A. The new school lacked the resources she needed for her specific teaching style.
  • B. She wanted to prioritize her existing relationships and the strong sense of community at her current school.
  • C. The commute to the wealthier district would have negatively impacted her physical health.
  • D. She believed that accepting more money would create an emotional intelligence gap.
Question 3 of 8
What valuable lesson does practicing mindfulness teach us about our emotions?
  • A. Emotions are permanent fixtures of our personality that we must learn to hide.
  • B. Powerful emotions define who we are as individuals and educators.
  • C. Emotions are only temporary, wash over us, and do not define who we are.
  • D. We should judge our negative emotions harshly to prevent them from recurring.
Question 4 of 8
If a teacher neglects self-care because he believes he is undeserving of it and fears people will lose respect for him if he rests, which type of 'gap' is he experiencing?
  • A. A skills gap
  • B. A will gap
  • C. A community gap
  • D. An emotional intelligence gap
Question 5 of 8
According to psychiatrist Stuart Brown, which of the following is a defining characteristic of 'real play'?
  • A. It must have a practical purpose, such as improving physical fitness.
  • B. It should involve a high level of fierce competition to stimulate the brain.
  • C. It has apparent purposelessness and requires creative energy rather than passive consumption.
  • D. It is a passive activity that allows the brain to completely shut down, like binge-watching TV.
Question 6 of 8
When faced with an unwanted or scary change at work, what does Aguilar recommend as your first reaction?
  • A. Immediately write a letter to your union or administration to voice your concerns.
  • B. Slow down and give yourself at least 24 hours to explore your true feelings before making decisions.
  • C. Use a 'wide lens' to analyze how the change will impact your colleagues.
  • D. Redirect your energy into finding a new job as quickly as possible.
Question 7 of 8
Based on a 2006 study at Northeastern University, what is a proven benefit of feeling grateful for the help of others?
  • A. It makes people more likely to help others in return by paying it forward.
  • B. It significantly increases a teacher's likelihood of receiving a promotion.
  • C. It eliminates the 'Disillusionment Period' typically experienced in November.
  • D. It encourages teachers to become more competitive with their peers.
Question 8 of 8
What actionable advice does Aguilar give regarding the frequent beginnings and endings experienced in a teaching career?
  • A. Ignore the endings so that you don't become emotionally attached to students.
  • B. Treat each transition exactly the same to maintain a strict routine.
  • C. Celebrate these transitions with rituals to reconfirm choices and reflect on achievements.
  • D. Use transitions strictly for academic planning rather than emotional reflection.

Onward — Full Chapter Overview

Onward Summary & Overview

Onward (2018) explains how educators can cope better with adversity so that they and their students can thrive in the classroom. Filled with rich insights from author Elena Aguilar’s experiences as an educator, these blinks also explore mindfulness and change-management techniques.

Who Should Listen to Onward?

  • New teachers struggling to cope
  • Experienced educators seeking fresh insights
  • Psychology buffs wanting a new angle

About the Author: Elena Aguilar

Elena Aguilar has over 25 years of experience as a teacher and instructional coach. As the founder and president of the educational consultancy group Bright Morning, Aguilar has partnered with public and private organizations to train thousands of educators, both in the United States and internationally. She is also the author of four acclaimed books, including The Art of Coaching (2013) and The Art of Coaching Teams (2016). 

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