Recognising the power of rest

Rest is a must-practice for all teachers. Every teacher must endeavour to pause and recharge to continue well. This is because life must require maintenance for it to function.

Rest is an active activity that is deliberate. It must be included in our daily, monthly and yearly routines. Most time due to workload and busy schedules, we teachers tend to forget to catch up with our breath because we have already made up our minds even before our birth that rest is a show of inactivity or laziness. That is not true.

Here is what Jo Saxton said and I quote

"Rest is not the absence of activity but the presence of peace".

That means we are at war with ourselves and others when we fail to rest.

The teaching job is quite demanding except you are not a great teacher. It is demanding. Therefore, after giving all to inspire our learners, there is a need to refuel the lost bars.

We know what happens to our phone batteries when they are uncharged, they do not function properly. We also know what happens when we finally recharge the batteries. So stop and get recharged.

Taking time to rest as a teacher is one of the most productive services we can offer to ourselves. This is because, with rest, we get inspired too. Our cup will run over so that we can render great services to our learners and others.

The absence of rest can be suicidal for anyone, not only the teachers' because we are mortal. We are rechargeable and for us to have that, we must be connected to the power source of rest. At this time when the economic situation is dragging everyone around, let us be mindful of rest irrespective of the circumstances and chaos at a time.

This is because "when the mind is allowed to relax, inspiration often follows"`-Phil Jackson

The absence of rest can attract consequences on the body of teachers and learners around. Transfer of aggression is the first sign. This happens when a teacher unnecessarily yells or negatively reacts to learners without a cause. Even when there is, there is always a way to go about it. As it continues, learners will learn to withdraw their minds from the teacher's lessons. They may attend the class physically but without intellectual presence.

The teacher may eventually stop carrying out his or her task effectively. That is not even the only thing. The body might shut down partially or completely.

How do we rest? Some may ask?

Proper sleep is crucial. God gave his beloved sleep (psalm 127:2) Sit down, relax and look at the television. Fill yourself spiritually. Read the word of God to gather hope and faith. Talk with positive friends that will always encourage you and never put you down. Count your blessings. Be grateful. Submit your work early to avoid work pressures, this is where rest starts.

Take a vacation. By that, I don't mean you should get on a plane. You can go for a walk, swim, and visit good spots around you. You can go out with great friends to grab some cookies Above all, love your family and build a positive support system. Find what works for you and you will be fine.

Stay tuned. Something great is coming your way next week----------Don’t go away.

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