Making the transition from daily routines of going to school and work to working from home has taken a toll on many people. It is important to keep up with routine even though you are stuck at home. It is also important for everybody to be practicing self care, but it is especially important for teachers! It was a huge transition going from seeing their kiddos everyday in school to now only getting to talk to them online. Making self care a priority in your everyday routine can make this time go much smoother!
“So many of us went into teaching because we care deeply about others. It can be really hard to take time for ourselves without feeling guilty.”
Exercise
Now more than ever it is important to keep on top of staying active. Exercising just a little bit each day can reduce stress and give you more energy. There are many at home workouts that you can follow along with. Even getting outside and going for a walk would be great exercise while getting some fresh air.
Staying Connected
Using FaceTime, Zoom or whatever app you can easily stay connected with fellow teachers and friends. Taking time out of your day to talk to others is important so that way you don’t feel totally isolated from others. Now is a great time to keep in touch with family and friends while you are stuck at home with nowhere to go.
Sleep
Now is a great time to catch up on some well needed sleep! Keeping a routine each day is important in making sure you are staying healthy. Getting a good amount of sleep is important to keeping you energized and ready to take on the day.
Block Out Time
It is important to make time for school work and focusing on your students, but it is just as important to find time for your family. Everybody in the house is dealing with these struggles , so make sure to be there for each other. Have separate time set aside from school work to focus on being with your family. You could play games, have a family movie night, go on a walk together, etc. There is endless options to choose from! Here are 50 great ideas of what to do with your family, all at home!
Lastly, JUST BREATHE! Take time out of your day to take a minute and have a breather. There are many benefits that you can get from doing this and is a way to refresh yourself to keep going. There are many breathing exercises that you can try out as well. You can get through this one breath at a time!
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more self care ideas
tips on how to start working out at home