I have a bit of a hypothesis brewing (practicing what I preach as a junior high science teacher) It has been on the simmer for the last few years.
Teachers often come down with a cold etc during the holidays as they are run down or winding down the adrenalin rush from surviving the term.
So, the next step would be to gather evidence to support/disprove my theory. First data trends seem to show that as the holidays conclude, a teacher will begin processing this idea and preparing themselves mentally. This would then be a trigger of the memory of the usual stress and busy-ness. The body responds by preparing itself, including the release of adrenaline (put very simply!) for fight of flight reasons. Ha,ha, in some situations, you may need one more than the other!
I base this on my personal experience of late.. I have had to have a midday sleep almost every day of the last two weeks. Two days before returning to school, I have been on the go and achieved a fair amount of work.. More in two days than would normally be done in two weeks!
The remaining evidence will be gained by interviewing other teachers to see if there is a common thread!
Watch this space!
TGBTG
Anje xo
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