Yoga, meditation, reading for fun, walking, preferably in beautiful mountainous landscape...

Here are some of the things I do to cope with the stress of academic life.

Very often I find being in the classroom with students very stimulating, being in meetings, less so...

A medical doctor told me the following anecdote this week: An American professor gave a lecture to his students. He showed them a cup of water and asked how heavy it was. The students offered many answers, but none got it right. The professor then gave an answer himself. He told his students that if they would hold the cup for a couple of minutes, they would experience the cup as very light. However, if they would hold it for a couple of hours, they would already start feeling something, not to mention holding it for many hours or a day. The point of this story was to highlight how stress works. A little stress is good for us; it does not hurt. However, stress should not continue too long, or it becomes chronical and hurts us. My interpretation of the story is that we can cope with quite a lot of relatively small stressful things as long as we remember to regularly take it easy and do something that makes us forget about the stress.   

Hi Dr.Ali 

This is very important question because it is related directly to our situation when we overloaded and feel lost under the influence of tension. I think that the best way is manage our time to avoid accumulation of duties. In addition, I think it is important for each one to have time for physical activities daily. I think this will be very good solution. 

This link may be useful in such situation. 

http://www.mentalhealthamerica.net/conditions/stress-coping-everyday-problems

Liqaa 

Dear Colleagues,

Good Day,

"Stress Relief for Teachers and Students

Let's face it: teaching is a tough job. There are plenty of obstacles that teachers face in and out of the classroom, whether it is behavioral issues in the classroom, or the workload outside of the classroom. Grading papers, grading homework assignments, and making lesson plans is just one of many parts of the job.

Do you ever find yourself dealing with unmotivated, disrespectful, or unruly students? With students from disadvantaged or multicultural backgrounds? With large classes, heavy workloads, or unreasonable accountability standards? With job-related stress? What teacher doesn't? The Education World articles below can help!"....

Please, refer to the attached website for more detail.....

http://www.educationworld.com/a_curr/strategy/strategy063.shtml

Yoga, meditation, reading for fun, walking, preferably in beautiful mountainous landscape...

Here are some of the things I do to cope with the stress of academic life.

Very often I find being in the classroom with students very stimulating, being in meetings, less so...

Hello Sophie,  interesting ideas , relaxing indeed.

Dear Hazim , amazing views , specially dealing with ,  your lines :

 unmotivated, disrespectful, or unruly students? With students from disadvantaged or multicultural backgrounds? With large classes, heavy workloads, or unreasonable accountability standards? With job-related stress? What teacher doesn't? 

can you share the article please?

Dear Colleagues,

Good Day,

I am so sorry of not attaching the website link of the article named: "Stress Relief for Teachers and Students". If you go back to it you will find the attachment there!!!

Dear Colleagues,

Good Day,

"Stress Management for Students and Teachers

.......

Teachers

According to a 2013 study by the National Institute of Health, “Teacher stress and burnout have been an ongoing challenge in education. Providing resources to increase teachers’ sense of personal efficacy and ability to manage stress may reduce burnout. Reducing and managing teacher stress is part of a formula for promoting a healthy classroom environment.”

The National Education Association offers a number of tips for both recognizing and dealing with stress:

1- Eat healthy foods to give your body needed nutrition

2- Take breaks when possible

3- Practice relaxation exercises, deep breathing, or meditation

4- Take time for yourself – you deserve it!

5- Talk to your family and friends for emotional support

6- Work with your local and colleagues to change the conditions causing stress.

Source: http://neahealthyfutures.org/get-informed/school-employee-wellness/stress-management/

Please, refer to the attached website link for more details.....

https://journal.orton-gillingham.com/stress-management-for-students-and-teachers/

A teacher needs to be happy and relaxed.

He needs to love his job.

Hello Waqas ,

job satisfaction , feelings of happiness and love can diminish tension.

when we experience stress our bodies go into fight or flight mode. Regular meetings with colleagues can also help reduce conflict by increasing communication and understanding. Meetings foster relationships and can create friendships—having a colleague to enjoy a coffee break with is an excellent way to relieve tension.

Hello Kiran,

yes, increasing  socialization and interaction with positive supportive people at workplace can also decrease tension. 

Dear Colleagues,

Good Day,

Please, goto the attached website link and read the very interesting article that entitled

"10 STRESS-BUSTING SECRETS OF GREAT TEACHERS

Sail Through the Stress of the Storm

by Vicki Davis".......

http://www.coolcatteacher.com/manage-teaching-stress/

Amazing indeed Hazim , thanks a lot. 

your best teacher is your last mistake-Dr Kalam

Thanks  Kiran. I really appreciate your attention. 

making time for recreational activities with friends and family members. Listening to soothing music, engaging in regular exercises, and resting via sleeping.

Thanks

Hello Dickson , you recipe is really comforting , brings tranquility and serenity. 

Life and time are the world's best teachers.life teaches us to make good use of time and time teaches us to the value of life.

Thanks and all the best my brother Prof. Ali

pleasure brother Prof. Dickson. 

Just by engaging with students and solving their problems in addition to research-centric teaching learning process. 

teachers can evade massive everyday tension and stressful academic life through different ways of relaxation: for example, I paint, although my academic activity is not related to one side of art.

Hello Luliana,

Painting is a great art through which you can manifest your feelings, ideas, and desires.

happily for you. 

Yoga, Meditation and breathing exercises

well said, Anirbid.

Need to take Christmas and New Year Holidays and fly off to the seaside