ISSN: 2782-893X
eISSN: 2799-0664
ISSN: 2782- 893X
—— This study validated the need for a newer approach to stress relief or management among teachers riddled with exacting and hurried challenges. Extent of exposure to stress inducing experiences was measured. Involvement or participation of 65 teachers from six (6) public elementary schools of Matanao II District of Davao del Sur in meditation or mindfulness activities was also analyzed along with extent in pursuing life affirming activities of teachers. These respondents were chosen through random sampling. Teachers experience stress sometimes. When they do, these stresses are focused on work-related concerns having to do with lesson preparation, much work on their hands, big classes, day’s pace is too short, too much administrative paperwork and shortchanging of personal priorities. Teachers experience the least stress involving professional investment. Teachers are not in the habit of integrating mindful approach in their dayto-day interactions in school. They are not familiar with the concept of mindfulness being not actually aware of the benefits of a mindful approach to daily interactions; therefore, habits have not been formed or developed where mindfulness as a state of the mind is practiced reducing stress. Teachers are seldom engrossed in life-affirming activities especially regarding fun-related activities; they are restricted in their creative impulses and find it difficult to engage in meditation or quiet time. Keywords — Elementary public-school teachers, stress, stressful conditions, mindfulness approach, life-affirming activities