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The ABC's of Teacher Stress Management
by Mary Zabolio McGrath
Ask for help when and where you need it.
Be positive whenever possible.
Care for yourself as well as for your students.
Don't let negative people dominate your thoughts or space.
Eat a nutritious lunch daily with pleasant people or alone if it's more peaceful.
Find at least one more co-worker with whom you can freely and confidentially share your feelings about matters.
Get enough sleep.
Have a life of your own apart from school.
Initiate conversations about subjects other than school in order to maintain a broader perspective of life.
Join in support group.
Keep your mind on the job when in school and off the job during personal time.
Listen to your needs and meet them as best as you can.
Make time for your family and friends.
Never go through a day without a good laugh.
Open yourself to new educational ideas and practices.
Pause for a deep breath when things get busy or intense.
Quiet your mind in a solitary place when pressure builds.
Remember the value of your skill and experience.
Speak up your needs and concerns.
Take time to talk to co-workers about their interests and hobbies.
Utilize your support network for on and off the job concerns.
View problems as a challenge leading to growth.
Work out to release stress.
X-out habits injurious to you health (e.g. smoking, excessive use of alcohol and caffeine).
You are a worthy member of a fine profession. Remember that!
Zoom ahead with less stress to a healthier more fulfilling career.
Mary Z. McGrath, Ph.D. works with schools, organizations and parents who support wellness and the family's potential.
E-mail: info@maryzmcgrath.com
Ph: 952-894-7707, Fax:952-890-3229
First Printing, January, 1992
© 1992 By Reflections Resources, Ltd.
Revised, October, 1999
This handout may be copied and redistributed or reprinted in newsletters, bulletins and publications if it is done in its entirety. This includes the byline and complete contact information. I'd enjoy a copy mailed to me as well. Thanks so much!
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