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Half term and exhausted

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SqueeksAway · 29/05/2017 12:01

So, May half term what are you doing?

Lots of people have asked me but I really want to just crawl into bed and sleep for a few days after Gcse coursework marking and exam preparation - anyone feel the same?

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SqueeksAway · 29/05/2017 12:02

Or has anyone got great solutions for finding half term energy?!

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PumpkinPie2016 · 29/05/2017 15:51

I'm the same - we've had weeks of extra revision sessions and then an ofsted visit last week - totally drained!

So far I have spent time with my little boy which is nice as I feel.like I've not given him enough time the last few weeksSad

Tomorrow I will go on a walk to feed the ducks and visit the library/park with him which he'll love.

Not sure the rest of the week but will do a mixture of relaxing at home and outings with ds ☺

I've got marking and planning to do plus an appraisal update meeting to prep forConfused roll on summer holidays!

Anasnake · 29/05/2017 15:52

I'm the same, I've got absolutely loads to do but I'm sitting in bed watching telly and messing on MN - we deserve it !!

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SqueeksAway · 30/05/2017 14:30

Oh we so deserve it!! 😉 Ana - damn coursework I won't miss it

Pumpkin that sounds lovely! I felt all teary eyed with nostalgia I might try and get my little boy to come and feed the ducks with me - though he's revising for his GCSEs.... so maybe not - we went to lunch and he tried on tuxedos yesterday for me so that's a teenage version

I love holidays but wish I used them better - did more exercise more housework and more prep

Tips very welcome Smile

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LockedOutOfMN · 30/05/2017 22:38

My school doesn't have half-term. We were inspected a couple of weeks ago and I have also had a virus so I feel exhausted. I am a glutton for punishment by clicking on this thread!

I hope everyone has a restful and fun holiday. OP, I would say the best way to find energy is to get into a routine? Even if it's a relaxing and carefree one, e.g. sleeping, waking and eating at the same time every day. Also try to get some fresh air every day.

Littlefish · 30/05/2017 22:40

Writing reports.
Writing reports.
Writing reports.
Writing reports.
Writing reports.

You get the picture!

PurpleDaisies · 30/05/2017 22:42

I've watched a lot of tv, done some cleaning and jobs you just can't do in term time and spent some time sitting in coffee shops reading.

PurpleDaisies · 30/05/2017 22:43

I find it helpful to make lists-one boring list and one fun list, plus make a rough schedule for each day.

LockedOutOfMN · 30/05/2017 23:17

PurpleDaisies
spent some time sitting in coffee shops reading

This is why I should never have opened this thread! Enjoy, you all deserve a relaxing week.

SaDo12 · 31/05/2017 08:58

Typically I'm full of cold and exhausted

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