So, do you guys have any tips to lower anxiety when you're stuck at work with a bunch of teenagers? I seriously can't calm down right now and I don't know what to do.
Every book I've started lately has sucked so I've developed the bad habit of just rereadingn things I know I like. Womp.
Lord of the Flies and Neverwhere are ones that I always find myself re-reading. I'm not even a big reader, but I've read them each at least 3 times over.
I agree with the Liane Moriarty books. Big Little Lies was great. I've had The Husbands Secret for at least a year and haven't picked it up. Reading is hard, my attention span is 0 nowadays
Post by shawnabm1320 on Mar 15, 2017 13:08:12 GMT -5
I'm sorry you're having sub issues, yl, and for the anxiety. I had to LT your meme, though. Can you ask your students to freewrite for 20 minutes and do some deep breathing exercises - or maybe write yourself, and get all the things causing anxiety out on paper?
So, do you guys have any tips to lower anxiety when you're stuck at work with a bunch of teenagers? I seriously can't calm down right now and I don't know what to do.
yl, someone here posted a grounding exercise and it really does calm me down considerably. 5 things you can see, 4 things you can touch, 3 things you can hear, etc. I have been using it when I feel "stuck" somewhere (work, flights). GL and I'm sorry today's so rough.
So, do you guys have any tips to lower anxiety when you're stuck at work with a bunch of teenagers? I seriously can't calm down right now and I don't know what to do.
yl - I don't know how your kids would respond to this, but when I've hit my breaking point, I tell my kids to put their heads down and just breathe for a few minutes. I explain that I need a breather and the only way I can keep myself focused and from biting their heads off is to put on yoga music and just breathe. I've got one class that won't do this, but the rest do. I have found that if I'm honest about what I need, they respond better rather than me trying to do the same thing without explaining anything. I've also known my current group for 3 years, so they know when I can't take anymore crap. Hope your day improves!
yl others have given much better solutions, but Benadryl? That helps my anxiety in a pinch, purely because it sedates me. Nurse's office might have it since you are in a school.
Post by lovemyirishtwins on Mar 15, 2017 14:04:56 GMT -5
lawandorder I meant to comment about your son. I hope his thumb is better soon and the ortho appointment goes well. Did they not have any appointments or a walk in ortho clinic? The ortho group my husband works with has a walk in clinic that is nice for instances like this. That being said you may want a pediatric ortho.
lawandorder a thumb fracture sounds so painful. I hope he heals quickly.
I'm sitting here trying to write a one sentence reply before blocking. I accidentally ate a whole sleeve of Tate's chocolate chip cookies while doing it. So like, one cookie per word. Also my baby is now covered in crumbs.
OMG you guys...the chicken I brought for lunch is bad. I will eat some questionable food, but even I know this is a bad idea. Thank god I had cash (I never do) and was able to buy a cafeteria cheeseburger.
I am using Remind (a text app) to individually text my students who are on their phones during silent reading time. LOLOLOL this has been the best part of my day.
Post by 360blessings on Mar 15, 2017 18:54:55 GMT -5
NCU but had to share. DH packed DS1's lunch (as he normally does). Well I put some yogurt/gogurt tubes in the freezer since it will stay cold. DH put "one" in DS1s lunch today. Only it wasn't a yogurt it was a popsicle. Which promptly melted and DS1 said the juice in his lunch was gross. Lol
EmMilAlly Honestly, I'd block her on Facebook and any other forms of social media. It sucks that she's struggling, but since she's not a close friend or family member and is way too much drama, I'd be inclined to further cut ties and remove her from my life if I were you. Maybe I'm too harsh? IDK.
How do people put two kids to bed when both are awake and on totally different schedules?? This is crazy pants!
I'd get them both in their pjs at the same time and then put L in the crib or somewhere real quick while I got H washed up and teeth brushed. Read him a book and put him to bed and then start nursing/bedtime bottle for L. Keep lights low use quiet tones and bedtime stuff. It takes awhile but you'll get there.
Deep breaths. Remember that it's okay if someone cries and okay if faces don't get washed.
How do people put two kids to bed when both are awake and on totally different schedules?? This is crazy pants!
I usually put Hunter in his crib with the light up musical aquarium turned on. It distracted him long enough to get Mac down. If the aquarium didn't work, he went into the bouncy chair for a bit. And if that didn't work, he just hung out with me while I put the big one down. We somehow survived and fortunately Hunter got into his own routine really early so I always got him to bed first. There was usually some ipad watching, colouring, or play doh involved to keep Mac quiet while I put Hunter down.
Oh, and baths just didn't happen unless H was home to do it. They got in their jammies at the same time on my bed so it was easy to coordinate that. Read stories together in my bed and then followed above game plan to get them sleeping or quiet.
How do people put two kids to bed when both are awake and on totally different schedules?? This is crazy pants!
I'd get them both in their pjs at the same time and then put L in the crib or somewhere real quick while I got H washed up and teeth brushed. Read him a book and put him to bed and then start nursing/bedtime bottle for L. Keep lights low use quiet tones and bedtime stuff. It takes awhile but you'll get there.
Deep breaths. Remember that it's okay if someone cries and okay if faces don't get washed.
We are suppose to wash our children's faces every night?!?!? I do bed time 90% the time solo and am happy to get them all asleep with teeth brushed before dh comes home.
I'd get them both in their pjs at the same time and then put L in the crib or somewhere real quick while I got H washed up and teeth brushed. Read him a book and put him to bed and then start nursing/bedtime bottle for L. Keep lights low use quiet tones and bedtime stuff. It takes awhile but you'll get there.
Deep breaths. Remember that it's okay if someone cries and okay if faces don't get washed.
We are suppose to wash our children's faces every night?!?!? I do bed time 90% the time solo and am happy to get them all asleep with teeth brushed before dh comes home.
So my kids are the only ones that have random marshmallow or marker on their faces every night?!?!
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