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October 3, 2018
Teacher Stress – Taming the Silent Killer
Do you hear it?
No?
That’s the sound of stress. It’s known as the silent killer because it silently creeps up on you. You don’t realize the damage stress causes you until it’s too late.
How do you prevent stress from creeping up on you? The most common advice is to maintain social contacts; get a good night’s rest; eat nutritious meals, exercise; meditate; avoid stressful situations.
As teachers, it’s tough to avoid stressful situations.
We’re always on. We’re dealing with bullying issues, fights, constant communication with our students, parents, fellow teachers and administrators. On top of that, we’re trying to be on time for our classes, before, during and after school duties, writing up lesson plans, creating tests, and then the endless marking. And, if this weren’t enough, there are the meetings that go on and on and cause you even more stress. It’s hard to turn it off even when we go home.
But here’s a handy tip.
This was given to me by one of my parents at the end of one school year.
It’s a teacher stress ball in the shape of an apple.
It came with these instructions:
When feeling overwhelmed and stressed out, squeeze ball once for every day remaining in the school year.
So the next time you feel like the stress is overwhelming you, take your handy squeeze ball and squeeze the stress away.
Try it and let me know in the comments how you make out.
Until next time,
Talk to each other, support each other, take care of each other.
Marjan
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September 25, 2018
Let Someone Know That They Made A Difference
Let Someone Know That They Made A Difference
Here’s something to think about:
The following is the philosophy of Charles Schulz, the creator of the “Peanuts” comic strip. You don’t have to actually answer the questions. You’ll soon get the point.
Name the five wealthiest people in the world.
Name ten people who have won the Nobel or Pulitzer Prize.
Name the last six Academy Award winners for best actor or actress.
Name the last decade’s worth of World Series winners.
Name the last five World Cup Winners.
Name the last five Stanley Cup Winners.
How did you do?
The point is, none of us remembers the headliners of yesterday.
These are no second-rate achievers.
They are the best in their fields.
But the applause dies.
Awards tarnish.
Achievements are forgotten.
Accolades and certificates are buried with their owners.
Here’s some more things to think about. See how well you do on this quiz!
List a few teachers who aided your journey through school.
Name three friends who have helped you through a difficult time.
Name five people who have taught you something worthwhile.
Think of a few people who have made you feel appreciated and special.
Think of five people you enjoy spending time with.
Easier?
The Lesson: The people who make a difference in your life are not the ones with the most credentials, the most money, or the most awards.
They are the ones that care.
If you’d like, pass this on to those people who have made a difference in your life.
OR, better still, let your students do this exercise.
(My students students were so frustrated with the first part, BUT got the second part!)
Even better, make a difference yourself!
Until next time,
Talk to each other, support each other, take care of each other.
Marjan
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