1. Spend time with people you love 2. Get enough sleep each night<\/strong> 3. Prioritise self-care<\/strong> 5. Switch off completely from work<\/strong> 1. Try to maintain a regular sleep schedule<\/strong> 3. Prepare food for the day\/week to save money and eat healthier<\/strong> 5. Make a must-do list with only 3 things per day<\/strong>
\n<\/strong>During the term while we are working, it can be easy to\u00a0<\/span><\/span>get bogged down with work, trying to fit everything in and we can forget to meet up with friends or family. Use holiday time to see all the people you love and catch up with those you have not seen in a while. This helps us detach from work, focus on life and realise how loved we are.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.educationperfect.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Teacher-toolkit-blog_1080x10802-300x300.png)
\n<\/span>Lack of sleep influences how often we get sick. Getting adequate sleep each night, gives our bodies time to recover from the effects of the day. Our muscles, our nervous system and our brains need sleep to keep us healthy.<\/p>\n
\n<\/span>Self-care is anything that makes you feel good. So whether it is being social and seeing people, decluttering your home, being creative, journaling or exercising, do some things that make you feel happy. You are the most important person in your life so treat yourself well.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.educationperfect.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Teacher-toolkit-blog_1080x10801-300x300.png)
\n<\/strong><\/span>It is difficult to start new routines and habits when you are tired from a full week at work, so start them in the holidays while you have time, meaning that by the time you return to work, the habit is instilled.<\/p>\n
\n<\/span>Do not check emails, do not plan or do any paperwork until you need to. This is your time to enjoy, away from work and it is good to completely detach from work and just focus on yourself.<\/p>\nReturning to school<\/strong><\/h2>\n
\n<\/span>Research shows that it is beneficial for us to have a similar sleep schedule throughout the year, try to go to bed around the same time each night. Being consistent with the sleep cycle reinforces your body\u2019s wake cycle, which helps our internal clock and gives us better quality rest.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.educationperfect.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Teacher-toolkit-blog_1080x10804-300x300.png)
\n<\/span>Decide your limit for taking work home and stick to it. If you tell yourself you will not take any work home, it can motivate you to use time at work more efficiently.<\/p>\n
\n<\/span>Being prepared for the day or week, planning healthy food and preparing it at home, not only helps maintain a healthy diet, but it saves you money and allows you to be more conscious of what you are putting in your body and your energy levels.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.educationperfect.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Teacher-toolkit-blog_1080x10803-300x300.png)
\n<\/span>If you must go in to school before work starts, only do so if it will genuinely help you feel more organized or ready for the year by reducing your anxiety.<\/p>\n
\n<\/span>Teachers love a to-do list but, as teachers, the list never ends as there is always something else to add. I always advise people to write 3 things maximum that MUST be done today and that is all. Add the rest onto the \u2018should-do\u2019 list and you can do these if you have time.<\/p>\nEnjoy your break<\/b><\/h2>\n
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Written by contributing writer Heather Broderick – Career and Leadership Coach. Specialising in leadership and positive workplace culture, Heather offers Life and Leadership Coach services to individuals and organisations alike. Read more about Heather’s work