7 Stress StoppersIn no particular order…

LOL

Laughing reduces stress hormone levels and lowers blood pressure while increasing endorphins and producing a general sense of well-being.

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#1

Network Beyond Your School

#2

Tune In

Take 5 minutes, cue up your favorite song, close your eyes, and escape!

Music, particularly slow or even sad songs, can make you feel happy! (check out the study)

#3

READ!Reading that distracts you from your daily stressors can relax your body by lowering your heart rate and easing tense muscles. Reading can reduce stress by up to 68%! Learn more here.

#4

Keep a Positive Feedback File

File positive email messages in a designated mailbox in your Inbox. Do the same with handwritten notes of appreciation or support.

When you need a stress break or “pick-me up,” take 5 minutes to revisit those notes!

#5

Plan a Work-at-Home DayOnce or twice a year (or as it meets your needs), consider relaxing in the comfort of your own home as you complete reports and other projects like the following without interruption:

0 Teacher summative evaluations0 State reports0 Data analysis0 Scheduling #6

Exercise

Until you can work up a good sweat on your treadmill or at the gym…0 Walk around the outside of the building

(weather permitting, of course!)0 Make a few trips up and down the steps0 Stretch

#7

Keep working toward your ideal leadership-life fit!!

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