The frazzled teacher's wellness plan : a five step program for reclaiming time, managing stress, and creating a healthy lifestyle / J. Allen Queen, Patsy S. Queen
Step 1. Identifying schools as a culture of stress : School culture and stress ; Teacher stress and the immune system ; Teaching and personalizing stress ; Managing school stressors ; 21 Planning techniques to prevent classroom stress -- Step 2. Restructuring personal and teaching priorities for a healthy lifestyle : Why manage priorities? ; A mirror image of self ; Managing personal and teaching priorities ; Something to think about ; Avoiding lifelong regrets -- Step 3. Mastering the science of stress management for better health : Managing your stress ; Reducing stress levels ; Professional coping strategies ; The benefits of physical exercise ; Developing a stress management plan -- Step 4. Arresting time bandits at home and at school : The three major time bandits ; Personal and professional time-management strategies ; Some additional classroom time savers -- Step 5. Using nutrition to support a healthy lifestyle : Nutrition affects teachers' health ; Making good choices ; Health screening measures to know
Summary
Boost teacher retention and help banish classroom burnout with this expert guide! This handy wellness guide helps busy teachers optimize their classroom effectiveness and breeze through stressful times. Custom crafted by an educator and a nurse who understand the stresses teachers face, this updated second edition offers a five-step program to help weary educators: Master the science of stress management Restructure professional and personal priorities Use technology for time management Easily fit health-promoting nutrition and exercise routines into their day New research and e
