If you have not done it by now, change your thinking about teaching with a “Glass Half-Full’ outlook. With the change of the weather change your attitude about your whole career. This is a career that you do not have to wallow in. How do you think the seasoned teachers have survived so long? Find a seasoned vet with a positive attitude, talk to them, and take a peace of their advice with you. This Spring is the perfect time to accept all the responsibilities, stress, students, workload, and understand that you are a Pro and there is nothing you can not change your attitude about and conquer in this prestigious career. It took me 8 years to change my attitude and outlook, once I did, I loved the job forever!
Spring weather– Be thankful the weather has changed with Spring. That in all is the number one reason to love being teacher during Spring. Take your students outside, make spring lessons, clean up and redecorate the classroom. Upgrade your wardrobe. Remember a mentally happier teacher is a better teacher and your students deserve the best teacher you can be with the change to warmer weather.
Spring represents past the midpoint– For other careers it is still the beginning of the year, but for teachers we are past the midpoint. Everything is running smooth with class procedures and expectations. At least that is down. Now time to focus on any end-of-the-year exams. Spring is a time when you can love that long desired summer vacation, but you can also love the fact that you ship has sailed past the halfway mark of where you are sailing.
Light at the end of the tunnel– If you are having “One of those years” no need to woe yourself when the year is half done. Perhaps you can start your end-of-the-year countdown early this Spring, lol. Chances are, you are keeping your position or even having ideas for what to teach next year. Take the time to contemplate if you can switch positions and let your administrators know in advance. Best time to do this while they are in the Spring Fever mode. What ya got left, April, May, part of June?
Most importantly like always, remember to take time for yourself: take a walk, call your parents, go to that new restaurant, read for fun and not professional development, walk your dog. Do something personally enjoyable everyday. Remember a more relaxed teacher that takes the time to unwind is a better teacher and everyone deserves your best- 247 Teacher
