Teachers are constantly dealing with a stressful environment day in day out and that means the body begins to deteriorate under these demanding social and physical pressures. Whilst some of the time it can be tempting to do extra work related chores sometimes it is best to take a break and find yourself some stress relief to combat this stressful environment.
Below are some ways in which teachers can relax or even rejuvenate themselves to get through those crazy classroom periods and busy weeks of work.
Enjoy Yourself! — Giving yourself the time to think and relax during the workweek is essential for longevity in any work environment. Having a hobby such as playing netball or tennis or something as simple as watching TV and taking the time to unwind is a great way of having that time to yourself.
Walking or exercise — Exercise is a great way to get the body moving as well as decreasing tension throughout the body. It is proven that exercise brings up endorphins that give the body those good feelings that people always look for. Exercise doesn’t have to be strenuous, as long as it is enjoyable and consistent. Yoga and Pilates is a great way of adding some form of mobility throughout your day and if that is to time consuming a general walk goes a long way when it comes to taking a break. The key to all this is as simple as getting the body moving and finding that task or hobby that gets you up and running.
Sleep — Staying up late to finish work or even plan things for the class tomorrow morning is not always ideal. Being sleep deprived can diminish your productivity and limit your capacity to do things throughout the day. The amount of sleep you should be having is about 6-8 hours each night in order for the body to recover physically and mentally.
Deep Breathing — Relaxation is key and deep breathing is a great way of achieving this. The aim of this is to take a deep breath in and hold it for 3 seconds and then slowly exhale. By repeating this a couple of times it can help to reduce current stress.
Chiropractic Care — Chiropractic Care is great when it comes to stress. Being able to reduce tension in affected areas of the body and identifying areas of restriction to create improves are just some ways in which chiro care can help. Headaches and migraines as well as low back pain from desk work or ongoing neck pain are just some of the complaints our team of chiropractors work on to improve overall health and wellbeing of patients.
If you are someone who is suffering from headaches, neck pain or low back pain and don’t know where to start, or wondering what to expect on your first chiropractor visit, our team of chiropractors or remedial massage therapists are more than happy to help you get back on track. You can always contact us or book online @ https://themelbournechiropractor.com.au/book-now
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