Probably the biggest concern I have for my health as a teacher is that no one ever thinks about teachers as being stressed. For that reason, I often don’t take the necessary steps to keep myself healthy thinking that I have a “mellow” job, so I shouldn’t worry about the health effects of stress? This could not be further from the truth.
Identify Stress – Buffalo Counseling offers this excellent resource for teachers or any other person trying to manage stress.
Empathy and Action for Stress Management – The NEA has put together this “empathetic” and educational page with information and resources about stress management for teachers.
Top 8 Fun Stress Relievers – These stress relievers may be easier to practice – because they’re fun.
Retired Teacher Shares Stress Management Tips – You’d think a retired teacher would know a lot about this topic and you’d be right!
Using Acronyms for Stress Management – An article I wrote a couple years back on personal development but it also works for reducing my stress at work.
Pressure Management for Teachers – An interesting page that focuses on the cause of pressure that is causing stress.
An excellent 8 minute video on this topic:
Time Management for Teachers: Your 7 Minute Guide to Mastering T – The most popular videos are here
Managing Stress to Avoid High Blood Pressure Etc. – This blog page talks about all the many symptoms of stress that teachers are prone to due to the stress of the job. Then it gives tips to deal wth it.
Resource Blog for Teachers Dealing with Stress – This well written, close to home, blog gives real life example of stress and offers real solutions.
Recording Dealing with Stress Management in Teaching – This is a telecourse that was recorded and is available as an archive.
Now, go be less-stressed!