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End of Spring Break
We head back to work tomorrow after a week off. It was a much needed break. Looking back at the time span between January and March 8th, I’m only just now realizing how stressed I was.
It took 2 days to decompress. The stress had compounded, and I didn’t do a good job of handling it. I drove myself very hard to try to finish all work within the work day schedule; it is difficult to muster the brain power and energy to do much of anything when I get home. And so I pushed and pushed. But I was still bringing home planning and grading to do week nights and weekends.
I’m not sure how or why after 18 years of teaching I forgot that this job will break you if you let it.
And I let it. By the time this break started, I was a complete mess and many symptoms were flaring up, especially the Neuro issues and the pain.
I did spend time on work – about 5 hours- this week. It was on things that have a deadline asap. But I limited the time I spent. Because, if I had finished everything else, I would have worked 4 days of this break at least. No lie.
Of course this means that this coming week, when I’m back in classes, that I’ll have 150 research papers to grade, the marking calendar to finish, along with grading the writing and quizzes we complete this week.
It will get done. I just need to pace myself better. My health should be my priority, and I let that out of my sight. Time to get back on track.
I hope you’ve had a good week and that signs of spring are evident! Happy Saint Patrick’s day, friends! 💚💚💚-b
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praying for you, B! God loves you!
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Thank you! 💜
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Try not to over do things your health is important 💜
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I know, right? Sometimes, I forget 😦
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Your health IS your top priority! Take care.
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You are so right, Hugh. Sometimes, the “doing” gets the best of me. Hope you and yours are doing well!
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Well said stress is a number one issue to kick any illness. Glad you didn’t let work take over your spring break. Pray the rest of school term goes smoothly. God Bless
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Thank you! I thought I was managing the stress but then got caught up in a spiral. I’m back on track and also trying to learn meditation. Best wishes to you!
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You very welcome, and trust i understand getting caught up. I hear that helps, may need look into doing it myself. Glad you back in track. God Bless
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