I leave it at school and do something I enjoy. Tonight I went to a book study with other women who are always good supports and laughs. Other days I go for a walk or play in the park with my son. It’s important to me to check home stress at the door when I come in and leave school stress at the door when I leave.

Man, this is so hard for teachers when, for many of us, we don’t ever have time to turn it “off”.
One thing I learned from an amazing educator is journaling. At the end of everyday we were encouraged to write 2-3 sentences about our day. Sometimes we don’t have a person to talk to and journaling became the way to get out thoughts and emotions and just leave it all on the paper.
Personally, cleaning off my desk/ room at the end of each day always helps me to start the next day with a focused, calm outlook.

Much like others have stated, I find it is a matter of taking time — whatever the activity. Sometimes it’s just a commitment to do no more work past a certain point. Personally, I need to practice “not doing” so it sometimes means giving myself permission to do just that.

Understanding your limits. I prioritize the tasks at hand. It is hard just to “turn it off” said in an earlier post, but I learned that finding hobbies to take your mind off of the stresses of the day is vital. Working out, taking a walk, even debriefing with a colleague is helpful.