How Educators Can Control Stress

Controlling stress may be the most important factor in preventing good teachers and administrators from leaving the field, Allen Queen told educators. He encouraged them to recognize three "time bandits" that create stress:

• procrastination
• the drive for perfection
• the inability to say no

Queen suggested three approaches to combat it:

• physical activity as part of a wellness plan, which can be as simple as taking a walk
• resting activity, such as listening to music or taking a warm bath
• mental activity, such as meditation or visual imagery

He then led his listeners through some simple relaxation techniques.

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