Burmark, Lynell, & Fournier, Lou. Enlighten Up! An Educators Guide to Stress-Free Living - Brief Article - Book Review

Adolescence, Winter, 2003

BURMARK, Lynell, & FOURNIER, Lou. Enlighten Up! An Educators Guide to Stress-Free Living. Alexandria, VA: Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development, 2003. 106pp. $18.95 (p).

This is a book about stress that understands the realities of classroom teaching and school administration. With vivid stories and examples that apply to your world, the authors explain how to go beyond merely "managing" your stress to eliminating it. Whether you are dealing with disruptive students or inadequate budgets, discover new concepts and fresh perspectives, including: how to read your stress symptoms to identify the real problems in your life; why reducing clutter and "busyness" can improve your life; how to reframe relationships with colleagues and students into healing connections; what you can do every day to create and hold positive emotions; and how to respond to stress with greater resourcefulness. Easy-to-use charts and self-assessments help you get a grip when life seems to be spinning out of control.