Down time

I think it's very important to make the most of any free time you have as a teacher. Here are ten things you can do in 30 minutes to give yourself a well-earned break!

• Read that book you've been saving - preferably with a cup of tea and some chocolate.
• Go for a bike ride somewhere beautiful.
• Have a sauna followed by an ice-cold shower (if you are lucky enough to have access to one!)
• Stroll through an art gallery.
• Browse the latest funny videos on your local news site.
• Look at your favourite photo album - a short trip down memory lane can do wonders.
• Have a chat on the phone with an old friend.
• Lie with your feet up and listen to some music.
• Bake something delicious.
• Watch an interesting documentary on TV - for added benefit, do some yoga-like stretches.