{"id":123,"date":"2020-05-04T11:18:39","date_gmt":"2020-05-04T15:18:39","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.stjohns.k12.fl.us\/leadership\/?page_id=123"},"modified":"2020-06-03T10:06:53","modified_gmt":"2020-06-03T14:06:53","slug":"tips09","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.stjohns.k12.fl.us\/leadership\/2020\/05\/04\/tips09\/","title":{"rendered":"Taking Care of the Adults"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Whether it\u2019s the teachers, the staff, the parents or you let\u2019s take a moment for self-care reminders.\u00a0 \u201cShould the cabin lose pressure oxygen masks will drop down from the overhead compartment. \u00a0Please place the mask over your own mouth and nose before assisting others\u201d.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Why<\/strong> is it important to take care of yourself and remind other adults, who give so much to students each day, to take care of themselves? \u00a0Educators are nurturers and frequently put themselves last! \u00a0If self-care is a priority, adults have more the ability to be calm and thoughtful when others need attention. \u00a0The benefit of routines for self-care lead to more energy, a clear mind, less stress and the ability to support those around us. \u00a0During this time of social distancing, it is imperative that self-care be practiced as isolation can result in depression, frustration and even anger. \u00a0Think about it, none of us are connecting with people the way we did in early March.<\/p>\n<p><strong>How<\/strong> does self-care work? Here are a few simple practices for the adults during social distancing and empty brick and mortar classrooms:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Connect with other adults including colleagues, peers, friends and family through virtual chats, phone calls or other interactions which can be practiced within a safe distance. The use of TEAMS is a great platform to chat and see colleagues. \u00a0PLC meetings can begin with team members sharing recent grow (a practice or learning stretch) and\/or glow (accomplishment\/celebration) regarding instruction or a personal triumph.<\/li>\n<li>Taking a moment for yourself at different times during the day. Make this a priority and treat yourself to time for reflection, meditation, a creative project, a bike ride or a walk. \u00a0Activities like this help refocus energy and help us let go of worries.<\/li>\n<li>Break a sweat by engaging in a sport or activity which gets the heart pumping and the blood flowing. It may be easy to sit so try an activity that challenges you physically every day \u2013 run, dance, Zumba, surf, swim, play tennis, train for a triathlon, etc.<\/li>\n<li>Get plenty of sleep. Schedules have changed.\u00a0 However, that doesn\u2019t mean routines need to be interrupted. Go to bed and get up at the same time you normally do as that will assure the sleep cycle your body needs. \u00a0Make good nutritional choices. \u00a0I read recently that people who work from home tend to grab the clothes they wore the day before to just be \u2018comfy\u2019. \u00a0After a good night\u2019s sleep, it is wise to shower, eat breakfast and get prepared for the day ahead as if you were going to school or an important meeting!<\/li>\n<li>With the complexity of changes in our work and our lives, there are new worries, concerns and pressures. Laughter is a great medicine when times are tough. \u00a0Take time to celebrate your profession, your talents and gifts.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Whether it\u2019s the teachers, the staff, the parents or you let\u2019s take a moment for self-care reminders.\u00a0 \u201cShould the cabin lose pressure oxygen masks will drop down from the overhead compartment. \u00a0Please place the mask over your own mouth and nose before assisting others\u201d. 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