Leisure
Great Ways to Pamper Yourself
on Teachers’ Day
By PreSha Barnes
T
eachers’ Day is one on which our
students, school administration
and parents acknowledge and
celebrate us for the work that we
do. Many of us look forward to this day
as students tend to pay tributes, treat
us to gifts and in some cases attempt
to model our mannerisms by becoming
‘a teacher for a day’. We appreciate the
kind sentiments, thoughts and efforts
that go into making our day special.
As educators, we should also take
the opportunity to treat ourselves to
something great. Here are a few ideas
on how you can pamper yourself on
Teachers’ Day.
Go to a spa!
The job of a teacher has many
challenges. There are good days
and then there are days that make
us question ourselves. A spa date is
an excellent way to relax and let go
of everyone and everything. Most
spas offer itemized lists that include a
variety of massages, facials, manicures
and pedicures at affordable prices.
The best part is that all you may need
is an hour of two with someone else
taking care of you to feel as good as
new.
Quiet writing or reading time
Every day, we read material relating
curriculum and resources. Whenever
we write, it is mainly to do lesson plans
or a “to do list,” pertaining to chores
or term papers (if you’re working on
another degree). If you enjoy reading
or writing, why not use the time to read
a book that you enjoy or write about
something you love? Choose a place.
This might be your favourite coffee
shop, park or even a cozy spot at home.
Let your family know that you are
‘booking an hour or two’ for yourself,
so you won’t be disturbed. Put your
tablet and other technological devices
away. Use the time to handwrite a
journal entry/poem or to catch up on
some reading. Who knows, this could
be the start to your novel, book of
poetry or the inspiration that you need
for the days ahead.
Retail therapy
Even if you are saving for a rainy day,
sometimes a remedy that you need
to pamper yourself is some ‘retail
therapy’. You might have been eyeing
a pair of shoes, a new fragrance or
cologne or some other desirable item
for a while now. It is O.K. to celebrate
your achievements and the hard work
that you have been doing over the
weeks leading up to Teachers’ Day.
You have earned it. Sometimes, we
have to reward ourselves for our hard
work!
No chores
Take this time to not do anything.
Order take-out or go to your nice
restaurant. Invite friends over and play
some games or have a movie night.
Instead of cleaning, hire someone if
only for this one day to clean for you.
Leave the chores for later and enjoy
yourself.
Try something new
Your friends have been telling you
about this amazing new restaurant,
recreational activity or event that you
MUST experience. Why not go for it?
We spend a lot of our days challenging
our students to work smarter and
better. We encourage them to think
outside the box. Teachers’ Day is an
occasion that offers us an opportunity
to practice what we teach. Try
something new that is safe, enjoyable
and fun.
Remember, whatever you choose to
do, do it for you! It is easy to take care
of others. Oftentimes, we forget that
we need to also take care of ourselves.
We forget to celebrate the work that
we do and the valuable contributions
that we make to the lives of others
each day. This Teachers’ Day, take the
time to appreciate and to celebrate
you!
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