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Serenity Now

"Serenity Now" - how many people remember that phrase from Seinfeld?  

This time of year, teachers in many places are wrapped up and embroiled in report card time.  It is such a stressful time of year for educators as they work to gather anecdotals, behavioural comments, and think about students and their achievements or struggles academically.  Some schools are graced with the simplicity of a small comment or no comments, and others are tasked with writing a paragraph, or even being inauthentic because they have to use a comment BANK!  No matter how big or how small, the stress of getting comments done is to some people, unbearable.

SERENITY NOW


Take a moment to pour yourself a hot cup of tea, or if you are at home, a soothing glass of wine.  Sit down, put your feet up and breathe.  It will all be alright. Don't let it overcome you.  Your mental health and wellness isn't worth it.  Take time for you and do what you need to do to be balanced and in check.  

Get proper sleep, eat a healthy, well-balanced diet, and exercise.  Strong body, strong mind.  After report cards, when interviews with parents begin, you will be ready. 

SERENITY NOW
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