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KSThakral - Moderator Mar 3 @ 9:30 PM EST

Sunny joining in from New Delhi, India. #INZPirED

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JKatzaman Mar 3 @ 9:30 PM EST

Joining #INZpirED from Maryland to talk about coping mechanisms.

KSThakral - Moderator Mar 3 @ 9:31 PM EST

Dig right in please - Have you been stressed in the last week due to your job? #INZPirED Or perhaps felt regular stress over a time period?

KSThakral - Moderator Mar 3 @ 9:31 PM EST

Morning Jim. #INZPirED

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Ajarn_Adam - Moderator Mar 3 @ 9:32 PM EST

Morning, Adam here in Bangkok, welcome to #INZPirED

KSThakral - Moderator Mar 3 @ 9:32 PM EST

Morning Adam #INZPirED

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Ajarn_Adam - Moderator Mar 3 @ 9:32 PM EST

Morning! #INZPirED

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Gail_Boddy Mar 3 @ 9:33 PM EST

Hello #INZpirED colleagues. Joining in the early afternoon from Australia.

alexandercafa Mar 3 @ 9:33 PM EST

Post near Melbourne : Gail_BoddyHello #INZpirED colleagues. Joining in the early afternoon from Australia. (via Tw… https://t.co/VIOK3fTD3D)

Gail_Boddy Mar 3 @ 9:33 PM EST

Hello #INZpirED colleagues. Joining in the early afternoon from Australia.

KSThakral - Moderator Mar 3 @ 9:33 PM EST

Good afternoon Gail #INZPirED

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JKatzaman Mar 3 @ 9:33 PM EST

#INZpirED And a good evening to you, Sunny.

Ajarn_Adam - Moderator Mar 3 @ 9:33 PM EST

Welcome Gail! #INZPirED

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KSThakral - Moderator Mar 3 @ 9:33 PM EST

Great to have you on board #INZPirED

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VipulaSharma1 Mar 3 @ 9:34 PM EST

Morning #INZpirED looking forward to engaging and learning more about strategies used to promote positive #Mentalhealth #MentalHealthMatters

KSThakral - Moderator Mar 3 @ 9:35 PM EST

Love how we can say Good morning, afternoon and evening on #INZPirED in the space of a couple of mins

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Ajarn_Adam - Moderator Mar 3 @ 9:35 PM EST

Welcome Vipula! #INZPirED

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KSThakral - Moderator Mar 3 @ 9:36 PM EST

Hi Vipula. #INZPirED Hoping to learn loads today too.

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VipulaSharma1 Mar 3 @ 9:36 PM EST

we are truly a global #PLN 😀#inzpired connecting over all the time zones

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KSThakral - Moderator Mar 3 @ 9:37 PM EST

A number of us in the UK are contemplating leaving the profession. How do you cope with stress? #INZPirED

Ajarn_Adam - Moderator Mar 3 @ 9:37 PM EST

Fortunately not too stressed this last week - Ss have finished for the long summer break here #INZPirED

Gail_Boddy Mar 3 @ 9:38 PM EST

We need to identify stressors that are motivating and those that are debilitating #INZpirED

KSThakral - Moderator Mar 3 @ 9:31 PM EST

Dig right in please - Have you been stressed in the last week due to your job? #INZPirED Or perhaps felt regular stress over a time period?

KSThakral - Moderator Mar 3 @ 9:38 PM EST

#INZPirED My goodness - Feels bad to actually say - that sounds normal (about P-T) #workload

elena_SF_CA Mar 3 @ 9:36 PM EST

Wish I could chat, but I have to drive. My wife's cooking dinner! I finished 4 p-t conferences today (30 more to go next week!)
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elena_SF_CA Mar 3 @ 9:39 PM EST

This is so sad. I'm stressed all the time & worried about my students & the future of education...but I love my job. #INZPirED

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Ajarn_Adam - Moderator Mar 3 @ 9:39 PM EST

The situation for teachers in the UK does sound particularly challenging at the moment #INZPirED

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VipulaSharma1 Mar 3 @ 9:39 PM EST

Important to hold on to the bigger picture and not let things out of our control stress us out IMO #INZPirED take time out for R n R

Ajarn_Adam - Moderator Mar 3 @ 9:40 PM EST

Great point Vips re: things beyond our control - need to try & adjust those things within our power to do so #INZPirED

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Gail_Boddy Mar 3 @ 9:41 PM EST

Teachers leave the profession for a range of reasons. The majority are about lack of respect. #INZpirED

KSThakral - Moderator Mar 3 @ 9:37 PM EST

A number of us in the UK are contemplating leaving the profession. How do you cope with stress? #INZPirED

phhscience Mar 3 @ 9:41 PM EST

I'm retiring at the end of this year so most of the stress from teaching is gone. #inzpired

naghma_khn Mar 3 @ 9:42 PM EST

Good morning ☀️ #INZPirED

KSThakral - Moderator Mar 3 @ 9:42 PM EST

A lot of us identify with this - The love of the job helps bulldoze the stress part - does stress accumulate though? #INZPirED

In reply to @elena_SF_CA

jbretzmann Mar 3 @ 9:42 PM EST

.@phhscience Congrats on your "graduation" Glenn. Thanks for teaching kids. #inzpired

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VipulaSharma1 Mar 3 @ 9:42 PM EST

At school our #positiveeducation prog does a lot of work on #Wellbeing #perma #VIAcharactertraits #INZPirED for Ss and Ts

Gail_Boddy Mar 3 @ 9:43 PM EST

#INZpirED Some debilitating stressors are at the systems level, some are workplace and some are personal.

Ajarn_Adam - Moderator Mar 3 @ 9:43 PM EST

Welcome Naghma :) #INZPirED

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KSThakral - Moderator Mar 3 @ 9:43 PM EST

Yes - however workload and stress and of course pay seem to be high up the list of reasons quoted too #INZPirED

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Ajarn_Adam - Moderator Mar 3 @ 9:44 PM EST

Welcome Glenn - so your only stress will be deciding what to do with all of your free time! #INZPirED

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Gail_Boddy Mar 3 @ 9:44 PM EST

System & workplace level issues can be alleviated with appropriate interventions #INZpirED Substantial political will required from all.

KSThakral - Moderator Mar 3 @ 9:44 PM EST

Hi Glenn - Any words of wisdom for the ones beginning their journey #INZPirED

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elena_SF_CA Mar 3 @ 9:44 PM EST

One quick thing before I drive. I created a list on Twitter called, "Just for the Joy!" It helps me cope when I just want to cry. #INZPirED

KSThakral - Moderator Mar 3 @ 9:45 PM EST

Morning Naghma #INZPirED

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naghma_khn Mar 3 @ 9:45 PM EST

Was getting 2 much to handle. Took break to the beauty of #Nainital #INZPirED

Ajarn_Adam - Moderator Mar 3 @ 9:45 PM EST

My school has a 'Healthy Mind' program for Ss, & times available with a counsellor, but not really anything for Ts #INZPirED

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elena_SF_CA Mar 3 @ 9:46 PM EST

It does. I take stress vitamins, naps, TGI-Friday's and nights off (when I force myself not to work!) Vacations help! #INZPirED

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Ajarn_Adam - Moderator Mar 3 @ 9:46 PM EST

Looks amazing! #INZPirED

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KSThakral - Moderator Mar 3 @ 9:46 PM EST

One great way demonstrated right here - Appreciating colleagues helps reduce stress #INZPirED

jbretzmann Mar 3 @ 9:42 PM EST

.@phhscience Congrats on your "graduation" Glenn. Thanks for teaching kids. #inzpired
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naghma_khn Mar 3 @ 9:47 PM EST

The moment we start to practice 'letting go'. Have to identify that all of us have our own journeys. V r just fellow passengers #INZPirED

sansanananana - Moderator Mar 3 @ 9:47 PM EST

While I am at the #makeologysummit American Intl School Chennai #inzpired @ConsilienceLrn

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KSThakral - Moderator Mar 3 @ 9:47 PM EST

Didn’t even know there were stress vitamins #INZPirED

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VipulaSharma1 Mar 3 @ 9:47 PM EST

counsellors play a key role,their services are now also open to TS at our place. We have a staff wellbeing focus group #inzpired

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Gail_Boddy Mar 3 @ 9:48 PM EST

This is very worthy @VipulaSharma1 Essential to consider teacher welfare too. #INZpirED

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VipulaSharma1 Mar 3 @ 9:42 PM EST

At school our #positiveeducation prog does a lot of work on #Wellbeing #perma #VIAcharactertraits #INZPirED for Ss and Ts

Gail_Boddy Mar 3 @ 9:49 PM EST

Sustained stress can be part of the 'burn out' amongst teachers #INZpirED

KSThakral - Moderator Mar 3 @ 9:42 PM EST

A lot of us identify with this - The love of the job helps bulldoze the stress part - does stress accumulate though? #INZPirED
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Ajarn_Adam - Moderator Mar 3 @ 9:49 PM EST

Yeah, Ts can arrange to see the counsellor, but there is no specific group like yours #INZPirED

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KSThakral - Moderator Mar 3 @ 9:49 PM EST

I find though - not all people take part in well being programs - How is this like at your school? #INZPirED

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VipulaSharma1 Mar 3 @ 9:49 PM EST

we are very fortunate to hv a staff wellbeing focus group made up of Ts who arrange regular social & wellbeing events #inzpired

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KSThakral - Moderator Mar 3 @ 9:51 PM EST

Another great strategy - Surround yourself with positivity - Great use of Twitter lists as well #INZPirED

elena_SF_CA Mar 3 @ 9:44 PM EST

One quick thing before I drive. I created a list on Twitter called, "Just for the Joy!" It helps me cope when I just want to cry. #INZPirED

naghma_khn Mar 3 @ 9:51 PM EST

that's called transition of life, growth :) sometimes v need an objective view to stay focused 2 #INZpirED

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Gail_Boddy Mar 3 @ 9:51 PM EST

Good to know that staff wellbeing is valued along with student wellbeing @VipulaSharma1 #INZpirED

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VipulaSharma1 Mar 3 @ 9:49 PM EST

we are very fortunate to hv a staff wellbeing focus group made up of Ts who arrange regular social & wellbeing events #inzpired
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VipulaSharma1 Mar 3 @ 9:52 PM EST

we have a range of activities for Ts; cooking, cycling, running, arts n crafts, yoga - whatever a Tchr may wish to run #inzpired

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naghma_khn Mar 3 @ 9:52 PM EST

Quite a progressive way #INZpirED

VipulaSharma1 Mar 3 @ 9:49 PM EST

we are very fortunate to hv a staff wellbeing focus group made up of Ts who arrange regular social & wellbeing events #inzpired
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KSThakral - Moderator Mar 3 @ 9:52 PM EST

Vacations help - How often do we just get away in the middle of a stressful period of time though? #INZPirED

naghma_khn Mar 3 @ 9:45 PM EST

Was getting 2 much to handle. Took break to the beauty of #Nainital #INZPirED

naghma_khn Mar 3 @ 9:53 PM EST

very rare. It's very difficult to break the negativity loop #INZpired

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Ajarn_Adam - Moderator Mar 3 @ 9:54 PM EST

Something we should make time to do I think - even if its just for a couple of days away somewhere #INZPirED

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Gail_Boddy Mar 3 @ 9:54 PM EST

#INZPirED collegiate practices assist teachers with periodic stress.

KSThakral - Moderator Mar 3 @ 9:55 PM EST

#INZPirED I so identify with this - sometimes the classroom is my refuge from stress and for that to happen S-T relationships are key

phhscience Mar 3 @ 9:51 PM EST

keep as positive attitude, remember students come first and building a good Tt - Ss relationship goes along way
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naghma_khn Mar 3 @ 9:55 PM EST

creating a support system in a subtle, positive way. Will definitely work. #INZPirED

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Ajarn_Adam - Moderator Mar 3 @ 9:55 PM EST

Good to hear Glenn! #INZPirED

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phhscience Mar 3 @ 9:57 PM EST

Ss - Tt relationships are more important than rigor, relevance ,technology . Ss will learn if they believe T care about them. #inzpired

cvarsalona Mar 3 @ 9:57 PM EST

Hi, #INZpirED friends. I was dozing. Carol here from Long Island. The wind was howling last night.

KSThakral - Moderator Mar 3 @ 9:58 PM EST

Variety is so crucial & building time for well being in the week is too - That time should not be encroached upon #INZPirED

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naghma_khn Mar 3 @ 9:58 PM EST

'Connect before you correct.' #INZpirED

phhscience Mar 3 @ 9:57 PM EST

Ss - Tt relationships are more important than rigor, relevance ,technology . Ss will learn if they believe T care about them. #inzpired

Ajarn_Adam - Moderator Mar 3 @ 9:58 PM EST

Welcome Carol - we're discussing how to foster good mental health for teachers #INZPirED

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KSThakral - Moderator Mar 3 @ 9:58 PM EST

Hi Sana - Make us an anti stress buster #INZPirED

In reply to @sansanananana, @ConsilienceLrn

cvarsalona Mar 3 @ 9:59 PM EST

Ts need to be passionate/empathetic for students to feel comfortable. I think this holds true no matter where we live.#inzpired

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naghma_khn Mar 3 @ 9:59 PM EST

We are invested in the Ss mental health more. Ts do come for one on one, but requires a lot of persuasion :( #INZPirED

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cvarsalona Mar 3 @ 10:00 PM EST

Thanks, Adam. Yoga is an excellent way to feel balanced after a long day. #INZpirED

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KSThakral - Moderator Mar 3 @ 10:00 PM EST

Have you identified stress in other colleagues? How do you deal with it? #INZPirED

naghma_khn Mar 3 @ 10:00 PM EST

that would certainly be a worthwhile challenge;) #makeologysummit #INZPirED

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naghma_khn Mar 3 @ 10:02 PM EST

Not even possible for a common man. It's the saints who are trying to attain 'detachment'. #INZpired

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sansanananana - Moderator Mar 3 @ 10:02 PM EST

we never need to make that as it resides within, ALWAYS #inzpired

In reply to @KSThakral, @ConsilienceLrn

KSThakral - Moderator Mar 3 @ 10:03 PM EST

So how do people activate it? #INZPirED

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VipulaSharma1 Mar 3 @ 10:03 PM EST

could a whole school event based around this help? #inzpired https://t.co/rSxWPbKwP4

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lmhawkhill Mar 3 @ 10:03 PM EST

Good Mental Heath for Ts: Healthy RELATIONSHIPS, Exercise, Keep Learning, Give to others & be Spiritually connected. #INZpirED

sansanananana - Moderator Mar 3 @ 10:04 PM EST

we all hv our own ways. Dance. Painting. Reading. Travel. #INZpirED

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Gail_Boddy Mar 3 @ 10:04 PM EST

Collegiate support is vital #INZpirED

KSThakral - Moderator Mar 3 @ 10:00 PM EST

Have you identified stress in other colleagues? How do you deal with it? #INZPirED

lmhawkhill Mar 3 @ 10:04 PM EST

Good evening! Lenette from Louisiana joining in! #INZpirED

KSThakral - Moderator Mar 3 @ 10:05 PM EST

Welcome to #INZPirED and some great tips to deal with mental health. Exercise is so crucial.

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naghma_khn Mar 3 @ 10:05 PM EST

This looks promising. Will explore it...Thank you :) #INZpirED

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Ajarn_Adam - Moderator Mar 3 @ 10:05 PM EST

Welcome to #INZPirED Lenette!

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naghma_khn Mar 3 @ 10:05 PM EST

May be there is a mid path, which we all strive for. #INZpirED

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phhscience Mar 3 @ 10:05 PM EST

Who has not done this after a ruff day at school #inzpired

lmhawkhill Mar 3 @ 10:06 PM EST

Thanks! #INZpirED

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KSThakral - Moderator Mar 3 @ 10:06 PM EST

How can people provide it? Noticing is one thing, doing something about it is another? #INZPirED

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VipulaSharma1 Mar 3 @ 10:06 PM EST

think you just summed it all up Lenette, key points for all of us to adhere to #Mentalhealth #MentalHealthMatters #inzpired

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KSThakral - Moderator Mar 3 @ 10:07 PM EST

The never ending bottle is so hypnotising #INZPirED

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lmhawkhill Mar 3 @ 10:07 PM EST

That's what I do! #INZpirED

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VipulaSharma1 Mar 3 @ 10:07 PM EST

coming up in May I think. A whole school community awareness raising project may take away some of the stigma #inzpired

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elena_SF_CA Mar 3 @ 10:08 PM EST

Yes, oh yes! With tremendous amounts of B & 'UGE doses of vit C. Helps me cope with my work & the news, politics esp. #INZPirED

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Ajarn_Adam - Moderator Mar 3 @ 10:08 PM EST

I agree Sunny, I try to do some exercise most days even if tired - always feel better after #INZPirED

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cvarsalona Mar 3 @ 10:08 PM EST

Talk about stress so that there are outlets. Positivity changes stress around. Need techniques 2 bust stress bubble. #inzpired

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lmhawkhill Mar 3 @ 10:08 PM EST

Absolutely! #INZpirED

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phhscience Mar 3 @ 10:10 PM EST

I stay away from the staff lounge to much negativity #inzpired

JKatzaman Mar 3 @ 10:11 PM EST

One stress coping mechanism is to simply get away. That can be physically as well as mentally. Don't fear taking a break. #INZpirED

VipulaSharma1 Mar 3 @ 10:12 PM EST

Good strategies shared here - I particularly like section on sleep, so imp to get a good night's sleep #INZpirED https://t.co/q9EJXSxIl3

KSThakral - Moderator Mar 3 @ 10:12 PM EST

Talking is crucial. Chats around copiers go a long way, the key is for the listener to generate positivity #INZPirED

In reply to @cvarsalona, @Gail_Boddy

lmhawkhill Mar 3 @ 10:13 PM EST

These are the things I do to stay above water. #INZpirED

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KSThakral - Moderator Mar 3 @ 10:14 PM EST

:) Another great strategy - Detox from the staff lounge for a week or two to get stress levels under control. #INZPirED

phhscience Mar 3 @ 10:10 PM EST

I stay away from the staff lounge to much negativity #inzpired

KSThakral - Moderator Mar 3 @ 10:14 PM EST

The one I regularly fail on. Sigh! #INZPirED

VipulaSharma1 Mar 3 @ 10:12 PM EST

Good strategies shared here - I particularly like section on sleep, so imp to get a good night's sleep #INZpirED https://t.co/q9EJXSxIl3

KSThakral - Moderator Mar 3 @ 10:17 PM EST

Taking breaks is another great way - Listen to music, paint, read, exercise, do whatever but for yourself. #INZPirED

JKatzaman Mar 3 @ 10:11 PM EST

One stress coping mechanism is to simply get away. That can be physically as well as mentally. Don't fear taking a break. #INZpirED

KSThakral - Moderator Mar 3 @ 10:18 PM EST

I know that a one stage I used lack of sleep as a badge of honour - now I know better #INZPirED

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cvarsalona Mar 3 @ 10:20 PM EST

#INZpirED friends-have to say goodnight.

VipulaSharma1 Mar 3 @ 10:21 PM EST

have you tried this https://t.co/3JkYlr7MmU #inzpired #smilingmind #mindfulness

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KSThakral - Moderator Mar 3 @ 10:21 PM EST

Writing poetry also reduces stress - I can vouch for that first hand. All thanks to @cvarsalona #INZPirED

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Ajarn_Adam - Moderator Mar 3 @ 10:21 PM EST

Thanks for joining us Carol! #INZPirED

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Gail_Boddy Mar 3 @ 10:23 PM EST

essential advice #INZpirED

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lmhawkhill Mar 3 @ 10:24 PM EST

More Mental Health Tips for Ts: Build resilience, have a confidant, and pray often...#INZpirED

KSThakral - Moderator Mar 3 @ 10:24 PM EST

Good night Carol. Thanks for joining in. #INZPirED

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JKatzaman Mar 3 @ 10:25 PM EST

A break isn't an in-service day when teachers have to "return to the scene of the crime" to talk about stress. #INZPirEd

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VipulaSharma1 Mar 3 @ 10:25 PM EST

there is, our Ts use it during PM registration sometimes. Positive feedback on its effects. #inzpired

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Gail_Boddy Mar 3 @ 10:26 PM EST

Valuable suggestion @VipulaSharma1 #INZpirED

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VipulaSharma1 Mar 3 @ 10:12 PM EST

Good strategies shared here - I particularly like section on sleep, so imp to get a good night's sleep #INZpirED https://t.co/q9EJXSxIl3

phhscience Mar 3 @ 10:26 PM EST

Great chat please join my PLN #inzpired

KSThakral - Moderator Mar 3 @ 10:27 PM EST

But there should be in-service or 'before-service' to teach them about how to cope with stress. #INZPirED

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eslweb Mar 3 @ 10:28 PM EST

#inzpired healthy teachers = healthy learning

Gail_Boddy Mar 3 @ 10:28 PM EST

Assistance such as taking a class, doing some correction and sharing lesson planning #INZpirED

KSThakral - Moderator Mar 3 @ 10:06 PM EST

How can people provide it? Noticing is one thing, doing something about it is another? #INZPirED
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Ajarn_Adam - Moderator Mar 3 @ 10:29 PM EST

Thanks for joining us today Glenn, enjoy the rest of your weekend! #INZPirED

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eslweb Mar 3 @ 10:29 PM EST

#inzpired ironically if students learnt stress management that could be start for everyone

KSThakral - Moderator Mar 3 @ 10:29 PM EST

Thanks for sharing your experience Glenn. #INZPirED indeed.

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