Surviving and Thriving during Lockdown
Every school day, Economics teacher Will Haines is posting a small well-being idea to support teachers and students through lockdown.
This is a fantastic idea and we will share them too on this blog!
This is also a chance to plug Will's podcast - available here
***Lockdown tip day 1: Set some lockdown goals***
— Will Haines (@MrWillHaines) January 5, 2021
What do you wish to work on over the next 6 weeks? Pick 3 goals to give you some purpose.
Every school day, I am going to post a small well-being idea to support teachers and students through lockdown. Feel free to share! pic.twitter.com/wuWRlWmHgn
*Lockdown tip day 2: Get up & get out*
— Will Haines (@MrWillHaines) January 6, 2021
It's dark and grim out there, but fresh air will do you some good.
A quick walk first thing will not only wake you up, but also enhance your creativity and productivity. Consider a walk at lunch or in the eve.
Me and my geese this morn! pic.twitter.com/nRHoITiXn3
*Lockdown tip day 3: phones away!*
— Will Haines (@MrWillHaines) January 7, 2021
Phones are slowly reducing our attention span and narrowing/shortening our focus.
Be more present at 'virtual' work and school by putting your phone in another room, disabling certain apps and turning off notifications.
Give it a go. pic.twitter.com/iSjBKOtRZ9
***Lockdown tip day 4: Check in with people***
— Will Haines (@MrWillHaines) January 8, 2021
Pick up the phone and get calling friends and family. On the weekend, write a list of people you would like to call and be present in that conversation.
Rekindle some old friendships and consider those on their own.
Happy Friday! pic.twitter.com/G0J3JEKZKY
*Lockdown tip day 5 - habit formation*
— Will Haines (@MrWillHaines) January 11, 2021
Get into good habits. The @B_I_Tweets have a great EAST framework to help you. Make your decision;
1. Easy - reduce friction.
2. Attractive - clear benefits.
3. Social - do it with someone.
4. Timely - prompts/cues.
Enjoy the week. pic.twitter.com/RcxSpuen1z
*Lockdown tip day 6: Suffering is part of life*
— Will Haines (@MrWillHaines) January 12, 2021
To some this may seem bleak, but there is power in accepting that life isn't always full of pleasure.
To paraphrase the work of Victor Frankl, life is a series of questions and problems and we need to find answers to them. pic.twitter.com/F1OdQvj5Nk
*Lockdown tip day 7: movement*
— Will Haines (@MrWillHaines) January 13, 2021
Studies are showing that virtual learning is leading to a rise in sedentary behaviour.
Try and move every hour. Going for a long run and sitting down the rest of the day doesn't solve the problem.
Ask students to get up and move between lessons! pic.twitter.com/490NRL2KwY
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