OTHER PEOPLE may say that teaching is one of the most stressful jobs that a person could engaged with. Because of the many paperwork’s need to be done, accomplished and passed. It couldn’t be denied that this is really something taxing and tedious. But we cannot be heroes that would work and die just to fulfil our profession. Aside, from treating this as a great source of living a.k.a, bread and butter of life, we must not feel so stress with what we are doing which would eventually lead us to suffer from some health problems, like uncontrolled blood pressure, stroke, depression, fatigue and others.
Yes, we were categorized as unsung heroes, but it doesn’t necessary mean that we would off er ourselves to the point of chasing death with our chosen career. The ultimate thing that must be done is to love our profession, be dedicated but never to forget to give time for yourself.
Giving time to ourselves to have a sound mind and healthy body, as well as to take good care of our health.
Though we have lots of workloads, we must still sleep eight hours a day and eat at least three times a day. Also, we must find time to breathe and relax if we love ourselves. Let us not push ourselves beyond our limits, in this way we could still live longer and serve children for longer years.
Another thing is to make things balanced. There is a time for work, and there is a time for rest. Do not spend yourself indulging more than what is required from us unless it is highly demanded in the service. Great teaching is evident when you know you have done more than enough, but still find time to spend for your loved ones. In this care, you will enjoy what you do as you know you are living a meaningful, and fulfilled life.
Lastly, to be great is to have faith in the Lord to entrust to him all our struggles and challenges that comes our way. Prayer and faith will give us more energy and will power to enjoy our teaching.
CYNTHIA S. DIZON
Teacher III
Mexico Elementary School
(Unsolicited contributions here are unedited, unabridged, as is. Errors in grammar, syntax, etc, solely the writer’s. — Editor)
