The antidote to stress at work: glimmers

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Forget triggers, focus on glimmers. Don’t underestimate the importance of those little moments of daily calm and connection to your well-being

Improve your well-being by identifying, naming and noticing your glimmers in your science teaching and everyday life. Glimmers are moments of joy and positivity to give a brief sense of safety, connection and calm, regardless of what’s going on in your science lessons and classroom. They’re the very opposite of triggers, which cause stress, anxiety, concern or worry. Noticing glimmers before, during or after your teaching day will improve your mental health and well-being. 

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