11/10/2014. Feel Well Teach Well: Ways to Gain and Sustain Wellness In and Out of the Classroom. For the Next Hour

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1 Feel Well Teach Well: Ways to Gain and Sustain Wellness In and Out of the Classroom M. Nora Mazzone & Barbara J. Miglionico November 11, ks/overview/stress-busting-strategiesfor-teachers.aspx Product No: SF ISBN-13: Availability: July 2014 For the Next Hour Big Ideas Ways to get started Address specific questions posed both during and at the end of our presentation Guidelines 1

2 Foundational Thinking. The Lens Healthy teachers make healthy decisions that affect not only their own performance, but that of their students. When we feel well, we teach well. Wellness comes from the physical, intellectual, emotional, and spiritual aspects of our lives. What is Stress? Stress is all about response. Physical Intellectual Emotional Demands Which type of reaction impacts your performance most? 1. Intellectual reactions 2. Physical reactions 3. Emotional reactions 2

3 Teacher Stress: Perception or Reality? Growing demands and declining resources in school systems, along with economic challenges faced by family members of employees and students, cause stress that not only adversely influences employee morale and health, but also has a cascading effect throughout the system. ~Reeves, 2010~ 2014 by ASCD Research Even Says it s a Fact! Escalating discontent due to conditions and stress levels Extensive daily challenges MetLife Survey 2013 What are your professional stressors? Student behavior Parents Implementation of the Common Core Negativity in the workplace Lack of recognition Other 3

4 Signs of Teacher Stress Which Can Impact Performance in the Classroom Feelings of being overwhelmed and out of control Less commitment to the work Absenteeism- prolonging the weekend Self- Examination Big Idea #1 We must self-regulate and determine what we need to work most effectively Who What Where When React. Generalize. Maintain React Generalize Maintain How do I cope in the moment? How can I use this coping strategy to be proactive and extend to other instances? How can I maintain strategies that promote my wellness in and out of the classroom? 4

5 Fueling for a Calm Successful Day Big Idea #2 Proper Nutrients and Hydration are essential for a successful day in the classroom What s the first thing you drink in the morning? Coffee Tea Juice Water Other Breakfast Water w/ lemon before coffee Complex Carbs (oatmeal) Yogurt Fruit Detox and dehydration Raises serotonin Raises serotonin Tryptophan 5

6 Mid-Morning Snack Choose 1 Nuts Raw vegetables Fruit Omegas (healthy fats) Lessens acid, increases alkalinity Lunch Cottage cheese Lean proteins Fruits Leafy greens ( increases vitamin C) Dinner Lean proteins Fish Kale Onions Garlic Beans Legumes MW Culinary Wellness A Food Forward Approach to Optimal Health Monthly newsletter on cooking, health and recipes 6

7 Big Idea #3 Balance proteins, carbs, fats, and hydration 2014 by ASCD True or False Supplements are essential to assure a good diet Big Idea #4 There are behaviors and actions which will make a difference if we do them consistently 7

8 Some Examples.. 1. Goal setting 2. Prioritizing 3. Time Management 4. Effective and Clear Communication 5. Good Nutrition 6. Exercise Establish Healthy Home Routines Big Idea #5 Engage in practices that promote mental and physical wellness in addition to proper nutrition Mental Exercises. Create mindfulness Tai Chi Visualization Finding Your spirit Breathing Meditation Yoga 8

9 Physical Exercises.. Physical exercise increases oxygen to the brain and lowers stress Exercise Schedule it just like everything else Weekend warriors never win Consistency Prevents disease Improves mood Controls weight Increases energy And let s not forget to laugh! I joined a health club and spent about $500. My shape hasn t changed, I still crave chocolate, and I continue to feel stressed out. Oh maybe I need to go there? 9

10 Big Ideas of the Day 1. We must reflect and self-regulate in order to work most effectively 2. There are behaviors, strategies, and actions which will make a difference when done consistently Continued.. 3. Proper nutrients and hydration are essential for a successful day in the classroom. 4. Establish healthy home and school routines 5. React. Generalize Maintain 10

11 Strategies-for-Teachers.aspx Contact Us! Nora Mazzone Barbara Miglionico Via or Linkedin, 11

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