Posted by KarenB on June 19, 2000, at 16:24:42
In reply to Re: Calling in sick GUILT: Libby, posted by afatchic on June 19, 2000, at 13:44:49
Kerry,
Every once in a while, I think we all need a "mental health day." It should be a subcategory of "sick days," and be included in every employee benefits program. Like, once every two months, when I just can't take it anymore - I take a MH day and everything, especially my attitude, is better when I come back to work. Sound good?
Anyway, now that have decided to be home today, please enjoy it. Sleep a lot. Take a bubble bath. Listen to some really great old music you used to love. Have Chinese food delivered and eat it out of the boxes. Watch a little daytime TV something truly dreadful - it might make you feel more stable:)
You can do something productive, like pray for your students or think of new strategies for getting through to those difficult to reach.
Enjoy your day - don't spend the day thinking how bad you are for staying home. And if you wasted today feeling terrible about it all, call in sick tomorrow and do it right. I am not suggesting that you lie - you don't have to lie - you are simply not well enough to come in. Not sure what's wrong... you just feel awful. That would be true, wouldn't it?
It's not good to make a habit of this but when it's necessary, it's necessary.
Karen
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