We’re in the final stretch to summer vacation. The last weeks can be exhausting and seem to go on forever. The challenge for teachers can be pacing themselves to sustain their energy and creativity. Edutopia author, Nicholas Provenzano, provides some great tips for making it through. His recent article, Stop, Drop, and Roll With It: Teacher Burnout Prevention, gives some suggestions for approaching the end of the year:
- Hobby Time - Find a hobby or something to do that has nothing to do with education. It can be therapeutic to spend time doing things that you enjoy completely away from school.
- Find a Teammate - A friend who understands your struggle can be a true lifesaver. It’s even better if this person is an educator. Finding a confident who’s also an educator can provide empathy that others cannot.
- Write it Out - Journaling is a great way to manage stress. Thinking about the things that are weighing on you often makes them seem worse. However, writing them down is often compared to talking to a close friend. It can give a different perspective and can help alleviate stress.
- Laugh - We’ve all heard “laughter is the best medicine.” And, for teachers making it through the final weeks of school, laughter can really help. Watch a funny movie, read a humorous book, or surround yourself with witty people, but try to find some ways to get some laughs during this time.
Teaching is one of the most challenging professions out there and teachers are notorious for giving of themselves, their time, and their energy. Whatever it takes, hang in there. Summer is just around the corner.
Pepper hopes that you’ll spend some time with us this summer in the form of Professional Development Courses and Workshops. Pepper provides a wide range of courses for teachers that allow for growth and learning opportunities. As a member of the Pepper community you also have access to Pepper's online learning community where you can meet others who are teaching and engaging in schools across the country. We hope to “see” you this summer!
Pepper hopes that you’ll spend some time with us this summer in the form of Professional Development Courses and Workshops. Pepper provides a wide range of courses for teachers that allow for growth and learning opportunities. As a member of the Pepper community you also have access to Pepper's online learning community where you can meet others who are teaching and engaging in schools across the country. We hope to “see” you this summer!
