Today I’d like to write about the importance of letting go.
For a whole day.
Every week.
Letting go of what? you may ask.
Work.
Not that I’m an expert in this. Far from it. I’d probably describe myself as more of a beginner in this area. One of the downsides of being a teacher is that your work is never finished. Ever since I began my career in teaching, I’ve struggled with the niggling guilt in the back of mind that I should be marking, or planning more and so on. And this usually happens when I shouldn’t even be thinking about it.
Like if I’m catching up with friends on the weekend, cooking dinner or reading a book.
So I have become determined that one day each week, I deliberately try not to think or worry about work.
And instead let go and enjoy having a rest.
And this is not a new concept. The Bible calls having a rest day the Sabbath. And frankly, I think it’s a jolly good idea.
And after giving myself a day off, it’s amazing how rejuvenated and refreshed I do feel. And that to-do list no longer seems as terrifying as it did before!
What about you? Do you treat yourself to a day off each week?
I agree. I’ve been challenging myself to set some time aside each week (with no computer, housework etc) just to read books. A way to rest and relax, while catching up on my growing pile of books to read.
Nice photos by the way.. I feel relaxed just looking at them!
Couldn’t have said it better myself and I really need to listen to this advice. I think I’m somewhat of a workaholic
Thank you for this! I plan on doing that next weekend 
As a fellow teacher I can completely identify with what you describe: marking and planning always hanging over your head. Even though I’m on maternity leave I still struggle to let go of the ‘to do’ list. This is a good reminder of how beneficial it is just to stop and not worry, if only for a day