Teachers - Live YOUR Lives!

Teachers spend so much time worrying about their students, it is important for them to take some time for themselves - down time and fun time (this is really true for any profession).

My weekend rule, when possible, is one night in and one night out; one night of relaxation and one night of fun. This allows me to recharge my batteries as well as allowing for time with my loved ones. Some weekends may be packed with events, while others may be packed with school work, but as a rule I try to practice one night in and one night out. 

Without this time teachers (and other working professionals) experience burnout. Burnout may be inevitable at times, but allowing time for ourselves means the burn may not be too severe. Time for self means an easier recovery. 

Time for self also shows your students that you can have a career AND a life. In my district this is important. My students want to know that one can be successful AND happy. They want to know that it is possible. 

We must prove it to them, and to ourselves. I LOVE my job, but I am still living MY life. Emulate the dream for you and your students; we work plenty, be sure to live YOUR life.