There are a few different approaches you could take to relax and not take everything so seriously:

1. Find healthy ways to cope with stress. Activities like exercising, spending time outdoors, practicing mindfulness or Meditation, or talking to a therapist or trusted friend can help.
2. Prioritize tasks. If you are feeling overwhelmed by the number of things you have to do, it’s helpful to sit down and prioritize tasks. This can help you feel more in control of your workload and less stressed.
3. Take breaks. Take regular breaks to rest and relax, even if it’s just for a few minutes at a time. This can help you recharge and come back to your tasks with a clearer mind.
4. Reframe your perspective. Sometimes, you can take things too seriously because you feel like there are high stakes or that everything is a crisis. See the bigger picture and put things in perspective. Remind yourself that mistakes are a normal part of life and that it’s okay to make them. 
5. Engage in activities that you enjoy and that help you relax. This could be something as simple as going for a walk or watching a funny movie.

Remember, everyone’s coping strategies are different, so what works for one person may not work for another.

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Royce Shook Blogger

I served as a teacher, a teacher on Call, a Department Head, a District Curriculum, Specialist, a Program Coordinator, and a Provincial Curriculum Coordinator over a forty year career. In addition, I was the Department Head for Curriculum and Instruction, as well as a professor both online and in person at the University of Phoenix (Canada) from 2000-2010.

I also worked with Special Needs students. I gave workshops on curriculum development and staff training before I fully retired