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Coping with Stress and Burnout
Post what you've learned about this topic and how you intend to apply it. Feel free to post questions and comments too.
By just being more mindful when I'm experiencing stress and doing something to mitigate it.
Importance of self-care. Making sure you are getting enough rest and being mindful of your health.
Simple self care can be reflected in the everyday things we do; how we eat, how much rest we get, how we are moving our bodies and how we are reflecting/meditating. Making small changes in these areas now matter how small will have an impact on stress resiliency. I found it helpful to remember that perception is everything. What was said (I don't remember verbatim) around the concept that a problem is only 10% and how we view it really determines how we are effected by it, really resonated. I'll also remember the "90 min of work then break" intervals for optimizing work management.
incorporating breathing techniques throughout the day is an easy addition to managing stress
There always seems to be time constraints, but you have to MAKE time for yourself. We are in control of a lot of things that may impact our work/life balance.
Self-care is crucial in stress and burnout management. It is important to always make time for yourself. Some things I would do more is to ensure I do things I love such as walking more and napping more!
Self care is important. I may not be able to control all obstacles at work, but how I take care of myself at work and outside of work will play a strong role in my ability to be successful.
I do like some of the suggestions that were made by the presenters how to deal with stress on a daily basis, and I plan to implement some of the ideas. I need to return to my daily journal writing, and jot down what I am thankful for each day.
I think this section really reminded me that it doesn't take a whole lot of time to make a daily difference. I also found it interesting that we should take breaks after 90 minutes of work. I definitely forget to take a moment because I am squeezing as much work as I can into my desk time during the day.
I have been more intentional about my nutrition. However, I do need to alter my schedule to allow time for exercise. This includes taking walks. When possible, I can take a walk around the building, while at work.
I have neglected fun activities. My hobbies have taken a back seat during the time I have been teaching. This should be more of a fun activity to pursue.
I learned to stop and think about the need versus the want. The steps it can take to put together a system to ensure you take care of yourself in the middle of navigating work. Work life balance is key and being able to take breaks is necessary.
I enjoy writing, so I can write down three things every day for which I am thankful. I will also determine an important goal (something I look forward to) that I want to reach and map it out in detailed terms to ensure I succeed.
learned some new techniques to help with perspective. I especially like the idea of recalling an impactful event within the last 24 hrs.
Comment on Cecilia Gregg's post: STRESS GETS IN THE WAY OF COMPLETING TASKS. BALANCE IN THE KEY WITH WORK AND HOME
Taking the time we need to process what is going on will help us mitigate the risk of burnout. Also, having a confidant can help, along with taking care of ourselves physically and emotionally.