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Stress Reduction and Management for Educators --> Stress and Physical/Mental Issues
Post what you've learned about this topic and how you intend to apply it. Feel free to post questions and comments too.
I have Had to learn to deal with a large amount of strees in my lifetime. This was a great review.
I have learn that stress can be acute or chronic. Stress could also positive and some affects health negatively. There are many factors of stress and when a person understands the root cause, there are ways to manage stress. A couple of ways to manage stress is get enough sleep and be kind to one self.
I have not heard of progressive muscle relaxing but it makes sense. I think it might be helpful for students with anxiety before tests.
As with most adults, I tend to have a lot on my plate; I beleive it's important to regularly take time and slow down, put yourself in a relaxing environment, and find something that brings you joy to offset the stress built up throughout the workweek.
It's important to manage stress, as it can have long lasting physical effects on your body
We have to be supportive of our students during stressful times. We also need to be kind to ourselves as we navigate stress responses
Self care is so important for everyone. Take time to do something every day to help relieve stress, exercise, rest and good nutrition are a good start.
Stress management is essential to health and well-being. We must develop strategies to overcome stress to function in everyday life whether it be at school or work. Teachers can provide guidance and get students some help to cope with their stress.
Through this module, I've learned that stress significantly impacts both physical and mental health, leading to issues like hypertension, weakened immune response, anxiety, and depression. Chronic stress can exacerbate pre-existing conditions and hinder recovery. I've adopted strategies such as mindfulness meditation, regular physical exercise, and effective time management to mitigate these effects. By applying these techniques, I aim to maintain a balanced lifestyle, enhance my resilience to stress, and promote overall well-being, ultimately improving my capacity to handle challenges personally and professionally.
I have learned that stress can sneak up on us in different ways, even when we are not paying attention. I want to share this lesson with my students so they can learn to spot stress and understand how it affects them. My goal is to help them become more aware and better equipped to handle stress in their lives.
Some levels of stress are good but you can't hang on to all the bad energy for long periods of time. Doing so is bad for your health and those around you.
Recognizing signs of stress is helpful in that it will allow us to step on the brakes and proceed in ways that help dissipate the stress.
I have learned that there are things you can do daily to reduce your stress, for example, a nature walk, and a pat yourself on the back, you can also help your students learn to relax their muscles before bedtime for a deeper sleep, breathing exercises to reduce stress and anxiety. Eat healthy balanced diet, etc.
Stress comes from all different parts of one's day - take the time to reflect, release and work on better health to manage stress
I like the idea of asking students to list 3 positive things that occurred during the day.
Being aware of the situation and seeking support from others (both professional-if needed or just talking to a friend or coworker); working out or going for a walk always helps too. Using resources and keeping focused on the task at hand always helps too.
There's nothing new here to me about causes and remedies when it comes to stress and stress management. My problem is that I don't take the advice to relax and destress often enough. I can notice stress amplifying in my life but don't take the time to implement these supports. This is a good reminder for me.