This can be a challenging year for us as we see a glimmer of hope that Spring is close with increased temperatures up to 50 degrees from one day, only to be met with the temperatures dropping down 20 more degrees the next day. If you have felt a little down the past week or so, I assure you, that is completely normal and part of the natural ebb and flow of the school year. The question is, what are you going to do about it? Will you let the constant pace and routine wear you down? Will you let external mandates that are out of our control, such as MCAS stress you out? My mantra the last month, where I've had a work and/or home commitment every night is to just take it one day at a time, to take deep breaths, and to be really mindful in the moments with my family.
Here is another article to reflect upon related to self-care and well-being by George Couros: 4 Ideas to Help Improve Teacher Well-Being. Reflect upon which of the 4 strategies would work best for you.
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |