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Emotional Release for Early Learning Providers
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Emotional Release for Early Learning Providers
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Deep paced breaths help tremendously and take as many as you need.
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I always practice deep breathing, during and after work and practice self-care outside of work to minimize stress.
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Mindfulness and Meditation: Practicing mindfulness and meditation can help you stay grounded and manage stress. Even a few minutes of deep breathing or a short meditation session during breaks can make a big difference.
Physical Exercise: Regular physical activity, such as walking, yoga, or any form of exercise you enjoy, can help reduce stress levels. Exercise releases endorphins, which are natural mood lifters.
Healthy Work-Life Balance: Establish clear boundaries between work and personal life. Make sure to schedule time for hobbies, relaxation, and activities you enjoy outside of work.
Support Networks: Connect with fellow educators, friends, or family members who understand the challenges of your work. Sharing experiences and seeking advice can provide emotional support and relief.
Time Management: Prioritize tasks and break them down into manageable steps. Efficient time management can reduce feelings of being overwhelmed and help you stay organized.
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Meditation is what I’m learning from this forum as a good stress reliever, so I’ll repeat it. I will attempt to try this.
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reading, going on a walk/hike, being in nature, listening to music, being around friends/family, picking up a new hobby, meditating, working out, deep breathing
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<font style=”vertical-align: inherit;”><font style=”vertical-align: inherit;”>Dejarlos llorar y que después tomen su tiempo para tranquilizarse, contar del 1 al 10, alejarce un momento.</font></font>
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I switched jobs recently because I moved out of state and gave myself a rule. Do not work at home outside of normal working hours without pay. Having time for myself and my family is crucial for maintaining a work-life balance. I need time to decompress. I try to wake up before 7 am and go to bed around 9:30 pm. I am not great at following that but I am trying to do that to feel my best. I exercise 3 days a week, I walk a lot (selling my car has helped with that), and I try to eat mostly nutrient-dense foods with the occasional treat so that I am not depriving myself. I try to engage in activities that I enjoy and try new hobbies. I love to create art and try to do that as often as I can.
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Working with children is very rewarding and very emotional work. Are there any techniques you’ve found to release stress?
by going home and sleeping, eating a good lunch and resetting over the weekend
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If support is available, I would ask the lead teacher if I could take a break. But most of the time, I would try to take deep breaths and slow down.
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1. Deep breathing
2. Try to calm the kids by giving some calming activity
3. Ask for help if needed.
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If breathing techniques aren’t cutting it, lean in to being silly when you are frustrated! Silliness (i.e. pretending to be a goofy monster, or singing a song and doing a wacky dance) gives you a reason to use big movements (shake, stomp) and make loud sounds (sing, growl) in a safe, engaging, and fun way that releases your stress and negative energy the same way tantrums do for kids before they figure out how to regulate.
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I think some of the de-stressing techniques that work for me are deep breathing, counting backwards from 100 by 3’s, taking a reading break or going on a walk. The counting backwards by 3’s thing sounds stupid, but it truly helps me get out of my emotional brain and into the logical one. In that moment it calms me down and I can further work on things after that.
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Rough day with the kids; I choose ice cream. It works for me. Why not get a sweet treat after keeping it together when your having a bad run.
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A technique I have adopted is going out for fresh air when I need it.
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If I am feeling overwhelmed, I take deep breaths, and try to take a moment for silence during my lunch break (when I am away from the classroom). I also practice yoga and other physical exercises which help with the stress stored in my body.
