Wellbeing quotes for teachers
Teaching is both rewarding and demanding. These carefully curated wellbeing quotes offer moments of reflection and encouragement for educators navigating their daily challenges.
About these wellbeing quotes
This collection features 20 thoughtfully selected quotes that speak directly to teachers' experiences. Each quote has been chosen to provide inspiration during challenging moments in the classroom and beyond.
The quotes cover essential aspects of teacher wellbeing:
- Mental resilience and emotional balance
- Professional growth and self-compassion
- Work-life harmony
- Physical and mental wellness
Using these wellbeing quotes in school
Download, print and display these quotes in various ways to create moments of reflection:
- Create an inspiring staff room display
- Add them to lesson planners or marking folders
- Share with colleagues during wellbeing sessions
- Use as discussion starters in form time
What's in the collection
Each download includes:
- 20 high-quality digital posters, perfect for classroom or staffroom display
- Timeless wisdom from renowned thinkers, educators and philosophers
Featured wellbeing quotes
- 'The part can never be well unless the whole is well.' – Plato
- 'It is not the mountain we conquer but ourselves.' – Sir Edmund Hillary
- 'Too many people overvalue what they are not and undervalue what they are.' – Malcolm S. Forbes
- 'Not all those who wander are lost.' – J.R.R. Tolkien
- 'No need to hurry, no need to sparkle, no need to be anybody but oneself.' – Virginia Woolf
- 'Our bodies are our gardens, to which our wills are gardeners.' – William Shakespeare
- 'When you recover or discover something that nourishes your soul and brings joy, care enough about yourself to make room for it in your life.' – Jean Shinoda Bolen
- 'I am not afraid of storms for I am learning how to sail my ship.' – Louisa May Alcott
- 'We all have the tendency to believe self-doubt and self-criticism, but listening to this voice never gets us closer to our goals. Instead, try on the point of view of a mentor or good friend who believes in you, wants the best for you, and will encourage you when you feel discouraged.' – Kelly McGonigal
- 'The world breaks everyone and afterward many are strong at the broken places.' – Ernest Hemingway
- 'To keep the body in good health is a duty, otherwise we shall not be able to keep our mind strong and clear.' – Buddha
- 'Exercise is the key not only to physical health but to peace of mind.' – Nelson Mandela
- 'Keep your face always toward the sunshine, and shadows will fall behind you.' – Walt Whitman
- 'Be who you are and say what you feel because those who mind don't matter, and those who matter don't mind.' – Dr. Seuss
- 'If you get tired, learn to rest, not to quit.' – Banksy
- 'Self-care is not selfish. You cannot serve from an empty vessel.' – Eleanor Brown
- 'The secret of getting ahead is getting started. The secret to getting started is breaking your overwhelming tasks into small manageable tasks, and then starting on the first one.' – Mark Twain
- 'Wellness, I came to realize, will not happen by accident. It must be a daily practice, especially for those of us who are more susceptible to the oppressiveness of the world.' – Jenna Wortham
- 'No one is useless in this world who lightens the burdens of another.' – Charles Dickens
- 'Even the darkest night will end and the sun will rise.' – Victor Hugo
Access and support
With a Premium Teachit subscription, teachers can access these wellbeing quotes along with hundreds of other classroom resources. You can purchase the downloadable posters for £5.
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