Showing posts with label coffee. Show all posts
Showing posts with label coffee. Show all posts

Tuesday, May 1, 2018

Personal Notes (Julie)


Last week for us was Teacher Appreciation week. By far, the number one gift I've gotten over the years has been something coffee related. Which would be awesome. If I drank coffee. As I was putting the second stash of coffee in the teacher's lounge, one of the other teachers asked how I
survived without coffee. My answer: I just suffer through. In fact, I very frequently feel like an outcast among teachers because of my no coffee mentality. But that's okay. I have my tea, which is decaffeinated...but anyway. It's all in the mind. Right?

Most teachers turn to coffee to get them through the stresses of the day. Now that the school year is winding down, my stress level
goes up. I find myself running to the store more often for those chocolate covered almonds.

For me, relieving stress comes in many forms. I love taking naps when everything is quiet and you don't have to do anything for those few precious minutes. Exercising is helpful, especially after I eat too many chocolate covered almonds. I bet most of us would agree that reading a good book is a top choice.

Sometimes I have the habit of staying at home too much, and I have to remind myself to go outside (when it's nice) and enjoy God's creation. A little bit of vitamin D works wonders for clearing the mind.

What about you? Are you in a stressful, busy time of life right now? What are your favs for stress relief?