You need time to take a break from every day hustle and bustle, i make sure to use my vacation time.
i agree! i think the camaraderie created between instructors helps to relieve stress, knowing that others understand what you are going through, and can often offer a fresh perspective on a situation.
Makes sense Matt! Smokers do take more breaks than the rest of us but we need to learn to take regular breaks too! In that way, we have something to learn from them. We just don't need cigarettes as an excuse to step away.
these breaks are usually only utilized by smokers, but this time should be utilized by everyone. It is a chance for the brain to calm down relax and reset a bit.
That's an interesting question David! They certainly use gaming as an outlet. There are lots of games for adults too. You might check them out and see if any work for you.
I sometimes wonder if today's youth are using video games as a method of reducing stress? Maybe we need something similar to divert our attention as instructors to reduce stress.
Vaction time is very important to our lives so as to renew ourselves. taking a breath and excerise is also very important for all of us.
Sounds like this really helps you bond too Charles. Nice!
Excellent Steve! Keep it up, especially those breaks on a whim. Nice.
Absolutely Nathan. It's so important to take a step back every now and then. Really helps us move forward long term. Go ahead and give it a try. I'm excited for you!
I agree with you! I've begun taking a week at specific times of the year and taking some on a whim. Makes a big difference.
I need to follow your lead on this one. In the past I did not take time off. That will change. We need time to recharge the batteries and reduce stress.
I think talking and laughing with coworkers at break time is a valuable was to relieve stress.
We often do this at lunch. It really helps to put stress in its place.
It's great that you are able to take that much time off Martin. Must be wonderful to know you always have that week to look forward to.
Trying to see and do too much on vacation can be more stressful than work. I try to take a week of vacation a year just to relax.
This is a really important point John - especially during the holiday season. Vacations can cause a lot of stress. We've got to take the right amount of time to prepare beforehand and decompress afterword. We often need more days off than the vacation itself to come back refreshed.
Vacations are great but somtimes they can be stressful but in a diffrent way I still like them though.
Yes, a little fresh air, good conversations and breaks can make a world of difference Brenden.
Taking daily breaks as well helps to relieve the stress. Enjoying good conversation with co workers or just stepping outside for fresh air E2
every body needs that time to recharge there battery and take a break from the rat race...
