| You've worked hard for your teacher pay and | | | | napping. You need to give back to your body all |
| summer or any holiday vacation. Teachers' minds | | | | that you have given out. |
| and bodies need this rest even if it is just a one | | | | Spend time with people who aren't teachers. |
| day holiday. This article will give you restful tips | | | | Dr. Robert D. Ramsey says, "If teachers talk only |
| for making the most of your precious time away | | | | to other teachers, they begin to think that school |
| from the classroom. | | | | and schooling are all that matter. They aren't. Kids |
| Stay in Good Physical Shape | | | | know that. you should too" [501 Tips for |
| Keep fit and get rid of some of that school year | | | | Teachers, Dr. Robert D. Ramsey, ED.D. 192]. |
| flab. Your students will need you in top shape too. | | | | Indulge in a Foot Massage and Foot Bath |
| Sign up for an exercise class and try to aim for a | | | | Take care of your feet. you've been on your |
| good workout at least three times a week. | | | | feet all year round. Give your feet a little |
| Walking is also a great way to exercise. | | | | pampering. |
| Meditate | | | | Reread your Childhood Loves |
| Find a comfortable relaxing spot at home where | | | | This could include your childhood diary, your all |
| you can enjoy absolute silence for at least five | | | | time favorite books you loved as a child. "[Your] |
| minutes a day. Habitual meditation will help you | | | | [childhood] [diary] will remind you that relationships |
| feel better about yourself and ultimately you will | | | | are sometimes more important than academics. |
| teach better. | | | | That's why students aren't always as excited as |
| Learn something new | | | | you are about conjugating a verb or solving a |
| Sign up for a pottery class, a gardening or fiction | | | | math equation." [Ramsey, 192] |
| writing workshop. If you have a long period of | | | | Spend Quality Time with your Loved Ones and |
| time off, spend some time learning new and | | | | Friends |
| different activities that you don't ordinarily have | | | | Get lost in a moment. Go on a long walk or throw |
| time for during the busy school year. | | | | pebbles in the sand. It will be self-revealing |
| Change the Routine | | | | reminding you of the importance of instill a |
| Follow your body's rhythms. Slow the pace. You | | | | balance by enjoying the simple things in life. |
| may have been suffering from sleep deprivation. | | | | In short, do anything you can to slow the pace. |
| Change your sleeping cycle a bit. Wake up late. | | | | You need it for yourself and for the long steady |
| Nap as often as needed in the afternoon. Don't | | | | teaching haul ahead. |
| feel guilty that you should work instead of | | | | |