Mr Glynn

  Eat better, not less “Whatever the problem is, the answer is not in the fridge” Food. The source of energy and at times my ultimate weakness. In a time when you are not allowed a reassuring hug from family or a pat on the back from a friend or colleague, a tasty chocolate bar or delicious bag of crisps seems to take on that role. The role of comfort blanket and soother who makes the rubbish day or tiredness go away and gives you that silver lining. Or does it? This week’s theme is quite a personal one to me as it is something I struggle to maintain consistency with. I certainly will not and more importantly cannot write this as any sort of informed expert. I can, however, share with you some of my battles with food and how with it, the rest of my life then falls into line. What line? Well, more often than not, that depends on the food I have chosen to consume.   We hear this term comfort food which leads me to think this is what I need to pick me up or be the game ...

  Healthy body, healthy mind “Life isn’t about waiting for the storm to pass; it’s about learning to dance in the rain” This week, I have really been trying to consider carefully what I write in this entry. A colleague gave me this quote and this prompted my thinking. I often say to myself, I’m not in the mood to run, or to bike or for any form of exercise for that matter. When I have taken time to consider this, I’ve realised how floored this is. I touched on it in this week’s worship and it’s all about changing my mind-set. I am not in the mood to exercise should really be turned into: I am in a mood so need to exercise. I have never regretted exercise, no matter how slow, long or even how intense it has been. I have, however, indulged in self-pity or chocolate when I have not exercised, and it is that I regret. In writing these pieces, I am holding myself to account for the choices I make and I am trying to take a bit of responsibility to “own” this lockdown otherwise,...

  It’s good to talk.   “I never needed anybody's help in any way. But now these days are gone, I'm not so self-assured (but now these days are gone) (And now I find) Now I find I've changed my mind and opened up the doors”   I thought I would begin this week’s wellbeing update with another quote. Though, this time I found inspiration from the Beatles, where John Lennon reportedly wrote this song to communicate how he felt about his state of mental health at the time. Over the next few weeks, I will continue to try and provide relatable content that helps us all proactively manage our mental health and also continue to offer support where it might be needed. Mental health is a subject that is being talked about so much more and it is crucial that we continue to raise its profile for parents, children and ourselves as teachers as well.   Below are some of the ways in which we are trying to help both ourselves and our school community. Proactive mental healt...