The aim of the implementation of the program was to acquire abilities and skills suitable to be able to recognize our work stress and why it is triggered and to apply techniques to prevent and relieve it. At the same time, we wanted to familiarize ourselves with methods of relieving our students’ stress of attending classes and strengthening them with mental strength and positive energy. Our aim was and will always be the creation of a positive and pleasant learning climate, where teachers and students participate with calmness and self-confidence with the common goal of improving and making the educational process more efficient. Another objective was to help our students be more concentrated and able to participate during the lessons as well as to improve our working conditions through new techniques of self-improvement and mindfulness. Finally, through the on-site attendance of the program we aimed to create an intercultural understanding. The cooperation and collaboration with colleagues from all over Europe as well as the acquaintance and exchange of good practices can lead to our personal and professional development and the participation of our school in a network of schools from all over Europe.
In recent years, it has been observed that teachers suffer from high stress and fatigue due to a considerable amount of work and obligations. The reasons for this new reality are the development of a new educational process, because of the confinement from covid 19, as well as the new digital reality that led to the increase in educational requirements. At the same time, many students have great difficulty concentrating and maintaining attention in class, attention deficit and anxiety disorders. Therefore, we looked for innovative techniques for mindfulness, relaxation, concentration and coping with stress in the classroom, for teachers and students. We consider the possibility as educators, beyond the continuous and systematic improvement of the knowledge provided, to explore innovative activities that will give our students and us the opportunity to cultivate mental and physical well-being as part of the school's daily routine. Our goal is to ensure that every member of the educational community can expand from the dynamic learning experience, develop their confidence, creativity and thus ensure a positive and communicative learning environment.