Mental Health Tips for Students and Teachers
May
is National Mental Health Awareness Month! It is recommended to do things that
help you relieve stress as a student or as a teacher. Do things that you enjoy
doing as well as managing your time to do homework or for planning your class
lectures. Summer school is fun, exciting, and fast paced learning depending on
the subjects that you are enrolled in. However, neglecting one’s time for
self-care, relaxation, and reducing stress might be tough to include during
your summer studies.
Many
students feel frustrated and overwhelmed in finishing their homework and school
projects, especially before summer vacation. Additionally, many worry about
getting a passing grade, especially if they are in summer school. Teachers also
feel nervousness, anxiety, and frustrations before the school year ends. Therefore,
it is necessary to take mental breaks as a student and as a teacher. Here are
mental health tips for teachers and students.
- Plan and organize your summer school class schedule and your school supplies, clothing, shoes, and other items ahead of time.
- Be available to take mental breaks in the classroom by stretching and slow breathing exercises.
- If you have a thirty-minute break between classes, take a walk with a friend before going to class and talk to them about your summer vacation, television shows, or anything not related to school.
- Doodle, draw, sketch, or use color pens to practice your handwriting before going to class.
- Listen to music on your cell phone but at a low volume so you do not disturb other students on your way to your classes.
- Enroll in a physical education class during the summer or take swimming classes before or after going to your summer classes.
- When you come home, set your books aside and have a snack, a nap, or practice mindfulness for thirty minutes.
- If you have a jacuzzi, swimming pool, a garden in your home, or a porch; Use five minutes of your day to relax by listening to a personalized music playlist or meditate.
- Use positive affirmations, quotes, or a positive phrase for the month and limit pessimistic thoughts.
- Wear t-shirts with inspiring quotes, words, or with positive messages while you are teaching to feel motivated.
- Wear positive message bracelets to help you worry less and to stop yourself from thinking pessimistic.
- Plan your meals, drinks, and snacks ahead of time.
- Use a stress ball, silly putty, mini desk sandbox, or use a calming pen with glitter and liquid.
When
you come home, discuss schoolwork for thirty minutes or an hour but do not
remain on the same topic during your dinner time. Although it is important to discuss
your work life as a teacher, it is best to limit your topics especially if your
family can sense your work stress. Separate schoolwork from your family life.
Take a walk, a warm bath, or do something you enjoy doing before you plan your student’s
homework and study materials. Take a break when you arrive home.
Find
a comfortable area in your home and sit for five minutes without thinking about
schoolwork. Make a schedule for answering student questions and parent emails. Use
customized templates if needed to reply to parents in emails. Nonetheless,
manage your time with a teacher planner and use timers to take a break. Eat
healthier and drink plenty of fluids before and after you teach your summer
classes.
Play a fun game,
color, dance, or practice meditation. Practice color breathing by visualizing a
color and focusing on your breathing. In May, you can wear green to bring
awareness for National Mental Awareness Month. As well as seeking counseling if
you are having a tough time at school, work, or at home. Here are more mental
health tips for students and teachers.
Addressing Student Mental Health Strategies for Teachers:
https://www.aypf.org/blog/addressing-student-mental-health-strategies-for-teachers/
Looking After Your Mental Health for Teachers:
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