Yeusvi Flores: Stress and burnout in classes

Teachers, as professionals dedicated to educating and guiding future generations, face unique challenges in their work environment that can impact their physical and mental health. Stress and burnout are common problems among teachers due to workload, pressure to perform academically, and the emotional and social demands of the job. Prolonged stress can have a devastating impact on teachers’ health, causing symptoms such as fatigue, irritability, anxiety, insomnia, headaches, and mood swings.

Establishing clear boundaries between work and personal life, practicing stress management techniques such as meditation and regular exercise are some recommendations to avoid the symptoms mentioned above.

Likewise, teachers use their voice constantly in their daily work, which makes them susceptible to voice problems such as dysphonia and injuries to the vocal cords, presenting hoarseness, vocal fatigue, difficulty and pain when speaking.

Using appropriate vocal projection techniques, resting your voice regularly, avoiding speaking loudly in noisy environments, seeking the help of a speech therapist (voice specialist) if necessary, or even using microphones are some actions to implement as prevention once morest these health problems.

Long hours of standing, poor posture and repetitive movements can contribute to the development of musculoskeletal problems in teachers, such as carpal tunnel syndrome, tendonitis and lower back pain. Maintaining good posture, taking regular breaks to stretch and move, practicing muscle strengthening exercises and using proper ergonomic equipment will certainly help to avoid developing these types of problems.

Depending on the academic level of their teaching, teachers are more or less exposed to a variety of infectious diseases due to close contact with students and other staff members. Some of the most common illnesses include: common cold and flu, gastroenteritis, respiratory infections and conjunctivitis.

Preventing infectious diseases includes frequent handwashing, avoiding close contact with sick people, keeping vaccinations up to date, and following hygiene guidelines recommended by health authorities.

It is essential that teachers recognize the importance of taking care of their physical and mental health in order to be able to perform their role effectively in the classroom.

By paying attention to early signs of health problems and taking preventative measures, teachers can stay healthy and continue to inspire and educate future generations. Remember, health is an invaluable resource that must be protected and prioritized at all times.

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