
To feel your best, it is important to take care of yourself, especially when your job demands so much from you emotionally. Maintaining emotional resilience requires eating well, exercising, keeping work and home life balanced and maintaining good relationships. But there are times when even these things can’t prevent stress and anxiety from creeping in. Taking a small amount of time out of your busy schedule just for yourself is key to handling all your duties while getting the most out of life.


The IPA pays retired members’ dues for Illinois Retired Teachers Association membership during the duration of the retired individuals’ membership with IPA. The joint membership offers both organizations the opportunity to collaborate particularly where pension related matters are concerned. Please email membership@ilprincipals.org with questions.