Manage Stress & Avoid Teacher Burnout

Teaching can be a physically and mentally demanding job. Physical exhaustion caused by the demands that educators face can wreak havoc on their lower backs, causing pain and stress throughout the body. Needless to say, teaching is a stressful job. Avoid teacher burnout by learning how to manage your stress. Check out these 5 stress management tips for teachers.

1. Exercise

Getting some exercise can help relieve stress. Exercising regularly reduces anxiety and depression. When we exercise, we release feel-good endorphins, which lowers the stress hormone cortisol. Endorphins can improve your mood as well as reduce physical pain.

2. Limit Your Caffeine Consumption

A high caffeine intake can increase anxiety and with anxiety comes stress. You may love your coffee, but too much caffeine can make you feel jittery and stressed. Caffeine is not only found in coffee, it’s found in tea, chocolate, and more. If you're feeling stressed, consider how much caffeine you've been consuming and try lowering it.

3. Laugh More

It helps to reduce stress when you laugh. Not only does it help you cope with stress, but it relaxes your muscles as well. Additionally, laughter stimulates organs — oxygen intake is increased which helps your heart, lungs, and muscles to function better...all while increasing those feel-good endorphins that we get from exercising. Try watching a funny movie or television show when you're feeling stressed out.

4. Take a Yoga Class

Stress relief has long been associated with yoga. Relaxation is induced by increasing awareness of your breath and body. Stress is reduced when you're relaxed. Your nervous system is a major factor in yoga's calming effects. It is known to reduce stress by reducing cortisol levels. If you feel stressed, you can try several beginner yoga classes to find out if it's right for you.

5. Consult With a Chiropractor

Stress can cause your spine to tense up, which can lead to pain. Some people seek chiropractic care for spinal adjustments for this reason. Misaligned spines can affect the nervous system, causing stress.

If you're feeling stressed and would like to find out whether chiropractic care can help relieve your stress, schedule an appointment at Williamsburg Chiropractic. We have an experienced team of chiropractors to assess your situation and advise you on the best treatment plan.