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Health Tips for Teachers.
Henry Adams said, “A teacher affects eternity; he can never tell
where his influence stops.” We have some excellent health tips for
teachers, so they may continue to the do the great work they’re doing.
Teaching is indeed a noble and rewarding profession. It requires
devotion, patience and a lot of sacrifice – all directed towards shaping
future generations. It can also be a particularly stressful profession,
as teachers are dealing with students with varying personalities
everyday, not to mention being constantly monitored by their superiors
and being compared with their peers.
As a thank you to all the wonderful teachers out there, we have some
practical health tips that’ll help them stay mentally and physically
fit, while continuing to do excellent work.
Health Tips for Teachers:
1. Learn to deal with stress. In India, most teachers handle classrooms that can have anywhere between 15 to 60 children! This can be extremely stressful
and it’s important to recognise and deal with this stress. Every
morning, try and take some time out to centre and calm your mind. You
can do this through yoga or meditation. This will help you better deal
with all the challenges the day throws up.
2. Share. Another
way of dealing with work problems is by sharing them with your
colleagues. Do not feel ashamed. They’ve probably gone through similar
issues and can help you with solutions.
3. Create your personal goals. It’s
easy to get caught up in completing the school curriculum. Take some
time to create your own professional goals. This will help you stay
focussed.
4. Get plenty of rest. If
you’re in a profession that needs to you to wake up early and stay on
your feet throughout, you cannot afford to skimp on your sleep. Avoid the temptation to correct answer papers late at night and make sure you sleep well.
5. Eat well, especially breakfast. A
hearty and healthy breakfast and plenty of sleep will not only give you
the energy to keep going through the day, it will also ensure you are
cheerful and more equipped to handle any temperamental student that
might come your way.
6. Wash your hands frequently. Schools,
especially junior classes, can be a hotbed for passing on infections.
One sick kid comes in and soon half the class, including the teacher, is
down with the same thing. Keep yourself protected by washing your hands
between classes or carrying hand sanitizer toward off germs.
7. Get comfortable shoes. You’re on your feet all day. Naturally, comfortable shoes that provide good support and cushioning become all-important.
8. Don’t work during your lunch hour. For your mental peace, use your lunch hour to eat well, catch up with colleagues or read or knit or do anything other than work.
9. Exercise regularly. The thing with exercise
is that the more active you are, the more energy you’ll have. Make sure
you take time out of your busy schedule to do at least 30 minutes of
concerted exercise everyday.
10. Take a small break everyday. Many
teachers suggest taking a few minutes for yourself at least once a day.
Away from the students, principal, and most definitely away from any
negative characters you might have in school. Just a few minutes for
yourself, where you can take a deep breath, get rejuvenated and get back
to teaching.
Teachers have Chalk Problems when writing on the Board.
"Chalk dust "IS
AN IRRITANT THAT CAN TRIGGER AN ASTHMA ATTACK, AND
STUDENTS WHO HAVE ALLERGIES TO DUST PARTICLES OR WHO
HAVE ASTHMA SHOULD STAY AWAY FROM CHALK BOARDS AND
ERASERS."
Coal,
Chalk Dust, Talcum Powder, Saw Dust. (Irritant)
These triggers are in the form of "respirable particulates."
They are tiny particles that are easily breathed in.
For some people, these dusty triggers are a part of
everyday work life.
How to Avoid Problems :
It's especially hard to avoid your triggers if they
are found at your job. Before you change jobs, try these
suggestions:
Use a respirator (or face mask) made for the job you
are doing.
If your employer does not give you one, you
can buy one yourself.
Look for a well-fitted dust mask
approved by the Mine Safety and Health Administration.
* If you are a teacher,
consider using a white board with erasable markers instead
of a chalkboard.
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