Relaxation vital to hard-working teachers
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Teaching is one of the most stressful (and rewarding) jobs out there, with some of the highest burnout rates in any service-based profession. In other words, teachers need to make the most of their vacation time!
While some adventure-seekers want to spend their two weeks skydiving and mountain-climbing, others would much rather sunbathe or curl up with a good book. I fall into a third category of holiday-maker: I want to relax, but I also want to explore.
When I plan my vacations I generally choose a place that I want to go, research it to determine whether it is safe and accessible, and make sure there is a nice balance of relaxation possibilities as well as interesting activities.
I also take into consideration the time of year; if I am traveling during summer, I will typically go to a country that does not seem as appealing in winter so I can still enjoy it in a pleasant temperature. Once winter sets in, I鈥檓 looking for heat! For example, this Chinese New Year I will be spending the first few days visiting dear friends and exploring in Yangon, Myanmar, and the rest of the time enjoying Kuala Lumpur and Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia. The vibrant scenes in KL will satisfy my appetite for adventure, while the sunshine and crystal clear waters of KK offer the perfect place to relax and 鈥渧eg鈥 out.
Sometimes younger people feel that they need to tick all the boxes, never visiting the same place twice, but if you love a place, you should go there! Your happiness and relaxation are what matters on your hard-earned vacation time; follow your joy and have a great time.
(Laura Winberg is geography teacher at SSIS.)
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