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Relaxing During the Holidays

a message from Student Well-Being Coordinator, Gary Bevan

Hooray! The end of semester is here. Make the most of it. At this time things are uncertain day to day, which drains us of energy, physically and emotionally. Here are some ideas for you to recharge your batteries and be ready to face the uncertainties of the remaining school year. 

Given the restrictions currently in place some of these suggestions may need to be modified, but the main point is to RELAX!

If you have young children try to find someone to care for them while you take it easy. Even if it is only for a couple of hours. 

Just read for fun

Even an hour or so each day being left alone will bring down the stress levels. Reach for something that you’ll be able to finish over break. There is nothing worse than starting a book and not finishing it. 

Binge watch you favourite shows and serials

If you have Netflix or a heap of DVD’s, spend a day binge viewing. Also spend a day with the kids watching their favourite shows. Don’t forget to have plenty of popcorn and have lunch as a picnic on the lounge room floor. 

Video chat with loved ones

By now you most probably abhor Zoom and similar platforms. When was the last time you made a video call and didn’t have to immediately command everyone to mute their mics? You may be excited to spend break as far away from a video camera as possible. Keep up with friends and family while practicing COVID safety protocol, set up some fun meetings with your friends! Make time with friends for a virtual meet up for coffee or even dinner, and catch up on what’s been happening with those you love. Nothing beats spending some quality time with friends or family, and it’s a great opportunity to recharge and receive some much-needed social time.

Have “me time”

Take a day to completely devote to yourself over the break. Banish all distractions, and sleep in until noon or play video games for hours, or start that passion project you’ve been putting off. Remember, you don’t have be productive or “doing something” to relax. If watching paint dry makes you happy, then do it. The important thing is that you feel recharged afterwards. Taking time for yourself not only benefits you, but it can also positively benefit your those around you!

Get outside

Enjoy the morning, if you haven’t slept until midday. Go out and have a walk in the cool morning air. Play outside with your children or take them for a walk with you. If you are not energetic, sit outside with a coffee and admire what God has created. Simple as that.

Start planning for next year

If you are the type of person who finds planning and organizing relaxing, start looking ahead to the next semester, as a treat. Develop a new lesson, research new classroom activities, or complete some professional development. Take time to set goals and resolutions for yourself. The kickoff of the new semester will be much sweeter if you’re prepared and armed with new ideas to try in your classroom. 

BEWARE: Remember you are supposed to be unwinding. Do not let this planning stop you having time for yourself