Teaching is full of frustrations. The politics. Staff. Parents. Standards. Paperwork. You name it. Sometimes we just get overwhelmed with the mountain of frustrations that face us. And then, the kids walk in the door. A good teacher sets aside the frustrations. The old adage, "Never let them see you sweat" is very true. But once you let those kids in the door, their own needs and personalities make it very simple to lay those frustrations aside and begin the work you are trained to do. The kids come first.
Find something to celebrate each day. Improvement from the child you worry about. A positive note. That AHA moment. A successful lesson. Those celebrations will help you get through the day.
This year has been a tough year for me. The stresses have built from a multitude of directions and at times I was completely overwhelmed. For a while, I cried daily for various reasons. Let it out, it's ok. But be ready to turn it off the minute you see the kids.
Find someone you can talk to. Someone who is willing to listen to you vent. Get it off you chest. But choose carefully. Choose someone you trust. It will help in the end.
Yes, teaching is frustrating. But it is also cause for celebration, if we just look for those successes.
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