Stress can be one of the
greatest challenges for K12 professionals. You are constantly under pressure to
get student to show school improvement without the resources that you need to
accomplish it. You spend 60 to 80 hours each week doing your job. There are all
kinds of meetings with students, staff, teachers and parents. You have a
significant number of regulations. In spite of all these challenges you enjoy
what you do. In order to survive your daily challenges you must commit to managing
your stress. Here are some things that you can do to lower your stress:
1. Participate in a
water aerobics class at the YMCA/YWCA
2. Organize a weekly
fun game night for your family or with friends
3. Take a more
than one mini 3 day vacations during the fall and the spring
4. Take off a Friday and a Monday to create a 4 day weekend to enjoy family
5. Hire a trainer to
keep you on track with your fitness and healthy eating goals
6. Go walking three times a week. It is a great
alternative exercise.
7. Take a month
off during the summer.
8. Visit an
aquarium to relax
9. Go to the beach
to enjoy nature
10. Create a
picture board with fun things that you want to accomplish and start working on
them.
11. Do different
exercises 6 days a week. Try different exercises and it will not be boring.
The K12 professionals
who are effective have learned that stress management must be a way of life for
you. Something that you must do to be an effective K12 professional is managing
your stress. I have talked to several K12 professionals who never take a
vacation. Vacations can help you to recharge your battery and to relax. An important
part of your health plan is reducing your stress and taking a day to relax when
you are overwhelmed.
Dr. Stephen Jones is an
education advocate, author and professional development presenter on numerous
topics at http://bit.ly/1wJHWaa or email Dr. Jones at Learn@DrStephenJones.net
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