2. LOL
Laughing reduces stress hormone levels and
lowers blood pressure while increasing
endorphins and producing a general sense of
well-being.
BwhaaaaaaHa
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3. Network Beyond Your School
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4. Tune In
Take 5 minutes, cue up your
favorite song, close your eyes,
and escape!
Music, particularly slow or even sad songs, can
make you feel happy! (check out the study)
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5. READ!
Reading that distracts you from your daily
stressors can relax your body by lowering your
heart rate and easing tense muscles. Reading can
reduce stress by up to 68%! Learn more here.
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6. Keep a Positive Feedback File
File positive email messages in a
designated mailbox in your
Inbox. Do the same with
handwritten notes of
appreciation or support.
When you need a stress break
or “pick-me up,” take 5 minutes
to revisit those notes!
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7. Plan a Work-at-Home Day
Once or twice a year (or as it meets your needs),
consider relaxing in the comfort of your own home
as you complete reports and other projects like the
following without interruption:
0 Teacher summative evaluations
0 State reports
0 Data analysis
0 Scheduling
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8. Exercise
Until you can work up a good sweat on your
treadmill or at the gym…
0 Walk around the outside of the building
(weather permitting, of course!)
0 Make a few trips up and down the steps
0 Stretch
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10. See more ideas from veteran
principals:
http://www.educationworld.com/a_
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