Forty video takes, endless Zoom meetings, and a pounding headache…it’s time for a break! As teachers we know how vital it is to schedule break times in for our students. Without them our days would be a disaster, but why do we never schedule time for our own breaks?
With Covid-19 coming in like a wrecking ball, we are all struggling to stay above water as we navigate through our new normal. Before we could easily separate work life from home life. Now we are living the work from home life, making it harder to separate the two. Here is how we can focus on taking care of well-being during this challenging time.
- Exercise
30-Minute No-Equipment Cardio & HIIT Workout
Get ready to torch calories with Le Sweat founder Charlee Atkins! This no-equipment workout includes three circuits that are going to get your heart rate up …
YouTube contains thousands of different workouts to get you sweating. My personal favorite is following along to cardio workout routine videos. They’re an interactive way to get you moving while also promoting fun.
Workout videos not your thing? No worries. Exercise comes in many different formats.
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- Take a nature walk
- Kick a ball
- Have a dance party
- Just move!
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2. Phone A Friend
Social distancing only means staying physically away from one another. We need to check in on each other regularly. Venting our frustrations to someone or playing a game allows us to relieve our pent up stress and makes our time feel a lot less lonely.
3. Watch A Show and Eat That Chocolate!
Or whatever your guilty pleasure snack may be. This is a perfect way to relax at the end of the day. Dr. Priscilla J S Selvaraj has found several different benefits on why watching TV can be good for you. With nowhere to go but our couches, why not indulge on that show we’ve always wanted to start? Television promotes inspiration, bonding, and keeping us actively aware of the world we live in.
Lastly, you are not alone! This period has been a challenge for all, but we will all get through this together.