I put aside everything at the drop of a hat today and hung out with a friend who was kind enough to meet me for coffee at the coffee shop nearest my house. I originally intended to spend 1.5 hours with him (and actually formalised it on WhatsApp). But one thing led to another — and I ultimately stayed up to the time in which I really ought to pick up my kids.

Despite teaching two Primary Six Leaving Examination classes and the weakest Primary 4 English class, I am proud that I have the chill mindset to immerse myself in the free-flowing afternoon and not let mounting thoughts of tasks and deadlines creep into my mental health break.