How can teachers stay happy during a rough period?

Question

Same old story. No respect from kids and parents. Paid peanuts. But this year is a constant struggle to stay positive. It is obvious to the kids too.
Should I not take it all to heart, and will that mean I am not suited to remain a teacher?

Answer 1

I've been teaching (USA) for 12 years, and I think I know what you are talking about. At this point, I would say

Love your own life enough to require others to stay out of your way of filling your life -- at work and at home -- with your best efforts. You have 24 hours to spend each day. Spend your work time wisely. Spend your home life wisely.

What I do.

1. I don't take "home" to the work place. Keep the two separated.
2. I don't take "work" home. I do my work at work, then I go home.
3. I don't give away my life. I work no more (and no less) than my contract requires. I get to work on time. I give it my best while I am there (I've learned how to get a LOT done in that time), and I don't allow others to intrude on that. Then, I leave on time. My time is valuable, and I won't allow others to intrude on my use of it.
4. I teach, not for the sake of the kids, but for the sake of my own happiness. I love the subject that I teach, and I love teaching it to others. I love getting paid to do it. So, I teach as if I am the very best at it, and I learn/use every skill at my disposal to accomplish that.
5. Of course, I tailor my strategies to suit my classes. But, I make it clear that "learning" is the student's job. I will teach, teach, teach, but real life demands that each student accept levels of responsibility equal to all tasks of learning. All jokes are on students who refuse to do that.

PS. Make friends among those who are better than you. Make friends among those who have been teaching a long time, and love it. Scratch their backs, and they'll scratch yours.

Answer 2

I get bloated all over before my period called PMS and during my Period and all the bloat is not gone till a couple of days after period. Try having PMS for six weeks with a delayed period and being bloated for that long and then another week with the period, this is what I just went through

Answer 3

Stay strong, and remember why you love to teach. Also, DO NOT TAKE IT PERSONALLY. I know I am a kid, I respect my teachers and understand how hard there job is. This is why I don't get mad when it takes a teacher 3 weeks to grade our tests. However, I know there are kids that don't respect there teachers. THey don't dislike u in particular, they just make it their goal to bug the teachers. Good luck, remain teaching, and DO NOT TAKE IT PERSONALLY.

Answer 4

ok im no teacher, but how long have you been teaching? i will assume you are a public teacher?

maybe a change of scenery:
--different school
--different grade
--maybe a private/independent school?
--a different location (move to the next town or state?)

Answer 5

Midol

Answer 6

drinking coffee