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Woo hoo! Is there any better feeling than leaving the school building on that last workday<\/strong>? I think not! But, if you’re like I was during my first few years, the glow of summer wears off quickly. Suddenly, it’s been a month, you’re sleeping too long, and nothing is getting done. The worst is getting to the end of summer only to feel like you’ve wasted it. In this post, I want to give away some tips for any teacher on summer break who wants to make the most of their time off.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Tip #1: Plan Your Days<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

I know that the last thing you might want to do on your summer break is sit down and create a schedule. After all, part of the glory of summer is that–briefly–our lives are not dictated by a bell. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

But humans also thrive on routine and throwing all schedules to the wind leaves us lost.<\/strong> You don’t have to map out every minute of every day, but you should carefully consider what you want to accomplish during the summer. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

I recommend starting with your sleep schedule. During the school year, I wake up every day at 4:00 am. By Friday, I am completely wiped out. So, during the summer, I’ll set my alarms for 5:00 (I know, but hey–that’s sleeping in for me!). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

When you wake up isn’t nearly as important as making sure you get enough sleep and that your wake up time is consistent. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some of your time might be dictated by others. If you have to get the kids to summer camp every day at 8:00 and pick them up at 3:00, some of your day is out of your control. But you can certainly plan what you’re going to do in between those times. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Everyone’s summers look different. You might suddenly become a stay-at-home parent. Many of us take on a second job, so we’re still working. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Try to schedule your days to include adequate sleep and time for your priorities. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tip #2: Include Time to Rest<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

I’ve already mentioned making sure that you’re getting enough sleep. It really can’t be overstated. Most adults are simply not getting enough, and I think that goes double for teachers!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But after you’ve included time for physical rest, be sure to rest your mind, also.<\/strong> Especially as we’re emerging from teaching in a pandemic, the school year has left us all frazzled mentally. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Make sure to schedule time for guilty pleasure TV. (I’m enjoying re-watching The Gilmore Girls<\/em> for the hundredth time….) Read a book that isn’t for school at all (maybe it’s too inappropriate for school?!). Find some time to try a new skill. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Vegging out is totally part of summer break. Don’t feel guilty about it.<\/strong> Self-care is important.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

After all, a little extra sleep is definitely one of the perks of being a teacher on summer break.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Just stick to tip #1–schedule your days–so that relaxing is an intentional part of your summer and you don’t accidentally become a full-on couch potato. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n