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Emotional Release for Early Learning Providers
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Emotional Release for Early Learning Providers
Posted by Irene on October 12, 2022 at 10:02 pmWorking with children is very rewarding and very emotional work. Are there any techniques you’ve found to release stress?
katrina mcivan replied 1 day, 7 hours ago 62 Members · 101 Replies -
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So far the only technique I know about is deep breathing and meditation.
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There are a few simple activities that may help: taking a walk, cuddling with a pet, or even turning up the music and dancing like no one is watching.
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aparna ravipati
MemberOctober 14, 2022 at 11:11 pmlistening music, reading , playing with kids & pets ,meditation,
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I like to take walks during my break to feel refreshed and ready to take on the second half of my day. I also listen to podcasts to give my mind a break from children activities. Getting myself a little treat, whether it be a coffee or chocolate bar, helps me de-stress as well.
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to relieve stress I lift weights and run. or ill read a book, deep clean, meditate, or talk to a friend. ill also write a list of everything im grateful for to help change my mindset.
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jess
MemberNovember 11, 2022 at 7:09 amClosing my eyes and breathing in deep.
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Taking Deep breaths. Small stims like squeezing my hands together and clenching and unclenching by my sides. Listening to instrumental music.
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Ways that I reduce my stress while at work is breathing or seeing if I can step away for a moment. depending on what I am doing, if I change directions and work on another activity and come back to what was frustrating for me after I calmed down it is much more helpful. After a stressful day I like to relax and read as well.
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Nadia
MemberNovember 22, 2022 at 10:31 pmBuilding a strong work-life balance ,eating a healthy balance diet, include exercise and walk regularly because it releases stress hormone, monitoring sleep pattern and especially healthy friendship outside the work
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El Sollman
MemberDecember 2, 2022 at 6:34 pmA great way to relieve stress after a rough day is to sing very loudly in your car.
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This is one of my VERY favorite activities. Sing loudly with your students during the day and watch for the immediate change.
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Lauren
MemberDecember 4, 2022 at 3:00 amI usually have to take deep breaths, sometimes I do the things around me technique to distract myself and when I get home from a stressful day, I like to talk to my boyfriend about why I was stressed out and get it off of my chest and I like to pet my cat or play with her and make her chase her laser pointer because it makes me laugh. Animals are a great companion to have.
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Good skills and techniques. Be careful not to reveal any personal details of children or other people when venting to keep confidentiality.
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While at work, making sure to take my break ( just for a few minutes help me be ready to go back and be recharged). When at home, taking a walk with my my dog, exercising, reading, listening to music or hot shower helps a ton.