This is the perfect video on Sunday scaries. I hate Sundays because I get so anxious knowing I have to go back to teaching tomorrow. I'm a PE teacher and I see ALL the students. There's one specific class that def raises my blood pressure. Sundays I'm always thinking "how long can I do this?" and this is my first year..
@jeannelle_
2 жыл бұрын
My husband is a middle school math teacher and he works like 60+ hours a week. He has 3 different classes to prep for and it's A LOT. So many teachers are overworked and the workload teachers have is insane. I can see why so many teachers are leaving.
@xodaniellle
2 жыл бұрын
I am not even a teacher - I am a social worker - and this message resonated with me so much. I am considering taking a break from my profession due to burnout. The negative self talk of "You just worked so hard for this degree and you're leaving??" has been in my head daily. The guilt is real. But you're right - it's not "quitting" - it's self care. Thank you for posting this.
@sensationalsecondary-jessi4977
2 жыл бұрын
I’m in my fifth year and pretty sure I will be leaving the profession. I wanted to leave next month but the district is trying to intimidate me into staying. My mental health has took a massive dip last year and now this year is incredibly hard. I was so excited to have "a sense of normalcy" with this year but it’s far from normal. It’s a lot of people pretending it’s normal when it is certainly not.
@littlethoughts2405
2 жыл бұрын
I resigned and have documentation from my doctor regarding my anxiety disorder. If you have medical documentation for stress, anxiety, anything like that, it’ll work. I’m even eligible to work next school year, though I won’t.
@shiannejoy512
2 жыл бұрын
This is my 2nd year teaching and i started waking up at 5 this year. I spend 20 minutes juicing and then 30 minutes praying and reading. I truly believe this is what has kept me going!!
@rinkikaurpanchhi1022
2 жыл бұрын
My first yr teaching High school history. The number of times I've thought about quitting, cried myself to sleep, and been disrespected. Honestly thought of looking into another career.
@fivefootoneteacher
2 жыл бұрын
you are not alone - you are so strong
@Emma-uc5vc
11 ай бұрын
Thank you. I am a third year teacher, and at first when I discovered your channel, I thought it was fluffy and you weren't covering the hard topics about teaching, but now I think WAY differently! I love teaching, but I am not a superhero. I try my best to come home after school and do nothing work/school related. I utilize the planning time I have at work and max my productivity time there. I have always heard that you can be a fantastic teacher and NOT take things home. I firmly believe in this, I work 40 hours a week and I don't feel bad about that! There is this cultural narrative that you must be a slave to work and always be busy. Please remember to take time for yourself!
@sincerelycourtneylynne
2 жыл бұрын
I quit teaching two weeks ago and now work at a wedding venue giving tours and scheduling bookings. Each year I told myself that it would get better. I went from crying a few times a month to crying everyday. It was to the point where I couldn’t make it until the end of the day without having a meltdown. I was so mentally and emotionally tapped at the end of the day. I did more behavior managing than actual teaching. Ever since I quit I have been a thousand times happier as a person. The amount of coworkers that were cheering me on and saying they wish they could leave honestly made me feel worse knowing how many others want to leave but feel stuck in the profession.
@nhichau1617
2 жыл бұрын
Same here! I quit a month ago and I’ve been able to take care of my mental health so much better!
@loomonda18
2 жыл бұрын
I absolutely love this!! That is incredible that you have found a new career that resonates with you.
@chillwithCourt
2 жыл бұрын
Same here! I decided not to teach for the 2021-2022 term and I don't think I'm going back lol Of course never say never but....it's looking like a never
@dais813
2 жыл бұрын
I would say that even with the best teachers, admin is still making teachers feel like they’re “not doing enough.” That’s where so much of the pressure comes from, even if we are doing our best
@Hannamarin16
2 жыл бұрын
100% I failed 1 student last quarter 1! And I still got an email saying I needed to do more for failing students.
@dais813
2 жыл бұрын
@@Hannamarin16 that’s terrible 😭😭😭
@bryanawoodson3724
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for posting this. I’m a first-year teacher who struggles with anxiety/panic attacks, and it’s been hard to bridge the gap between the “magic” of teaching and the “reality” of what teaching is in this current season. I’ve felt so defeated because it feels like I should have it all together (I’m only in my first year, after all), but it helps to know that it’s not just me. 💛
@fivefootoneteacher
2 жыл бұрын
you do not need to have it all together - none of us do, I promise! you are doing amazing just by being who you are each day for these kids and those around you
@eobrien1
2 жыл бұрын
Hang in there! I have been teaching for 12+ years, and I struggled a lot, especially last year. so I cannot fathom how people doing this year or last year as their first year teaching. I promise it is not normally like this! You will come out of this stronger than all of us, I feel like. If you can get through this, you can get through anything. You are not alone!
@abagaelhatfield4299
2 жыл бұрын
I am in the same boat. I feel lost all the time while tasks are still being piled on my plate.
@bryanawoodson3724
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you 💛
@khadijafayyaz6184
2 жыл бұрын
I RELATE TO THIS SO SO MUCH.
@sansince2005
2 жыл бұрын
hello to all the teachers who are reading this. watching this video has made me realize how ungrateful we, students, are towards all of you. we never even thought about how hard this year has been for you, way harder than us actually, with all the hard work and time you've been putting into everything and sacrificing a lot, for us and yet, we do not appreciate what you've been doing. we want you to know that we love you all very dearly and that we're extremely sorry for not validating you and not being there for you. we feel ashamed of all the difficulties that we've given you and we promise we'll try a lot better from now on.. we want you to know that if there's anything at all that you want, you can just ask us for it, like we ask you to do things for us. all the things that you've been sacrificing - your sleep, time with your family, time with yourself, and everything else, has increased this year and we've been making it harder for you all. we have been extremely self-centered and stupid this year, always have been, but especially this year and it took a massive dip on your mental health. we too have problems due to the pandemic and it has been hard, but we do not think that can be used as an excuse on how we have all behaved. dear teachers, we are sorry. and we hope you all stay healthy, focus a bit on yourselves (not right on our side to say this very easily and we know it is hard) and yes love yourself because you are our heroes. we do not know what we would've done without you all. thank you dear teachers. yours sincerely, students from all over the world
@r.s92
2 жыл бұрын
"We're so many things for our students and we need to be those things for ourselves as well" ❤❤❤ love that so much
@TimersHappyTimes
2 жыл бұрын
☺️ Hello! I am not a teacher, although I was a substitute for a time in my youth, but I am the mother of two girls who due to the pandemic my daughters have been in virtual classes for almost two years, and from the beginning I had to also play the role of teacher to help us now that everything was new for parents and teachers, I just want all educators to know from the bottom of my heart, as a mother in this situation, I understand all their fears and concerns, and I want them to know that all their hard work is reflected In our children, they see you with love and respect (more than me 😅) you are the Heroes of our children, and as a mother I thank you for all your hard work and sacrifices, thank you very much. 👏🏼👏🏼🙏
@alyssaolivo6112
2 жыл бұрын
My first year teaching high school English and I wake up every day not wanting to go to work. I don’t believe in yelling or raising my voice but the amount of times I have had to scream at the top of my lungs. It has been an experience. Everyone tells me “it gets better” or “it could be worse”. But I feel like I’m never going to get over the hump. I have been disrespected so many times I often cry on my way to work, at work, and after. I had a breakdown in front of my students about other students because the way they disrespect me just surprises me and throws me off every time. I feel so lost. When I have good days I’m like ‘wow this is great’. But I have such few good days. I feel like I’m always on the verge of quitting but quitting would only make me feel like a failure.
@fivefootoneteacher
2 жыл бұрын
I totally understand. I am so sorry. Day by day - keep finding those moments for you.
@loomonda18
2 жыл бұрын
Wow I am so sorry to hear this... being a teacher is sooo difficult - but please know you are doing a great job and you are doing much better than you think you are ❤️Also, if you ever decide to leave the profession, if you feel like it is not the best fit for you, that is not being a failure. It take SO MUCH courage and strength to make that decision, and life is short, you should be going to a job that you love, so do what is best for you ❤️❤️ Stay strong and you got this!!
@studiovideo5991
2 жыл бұрын
I went through this same thing. Do you have support from admin, parents, and from the special education teacher? What are some of the ways that we, teachers, and you need support?
@performingartseducator
2 жыл бұрын
Make sure that the disrespectful students get those deficiencies especially if they are not on academic grade level. If they fail, they fail the class. Make it hurt for them. Students know better. You’re not their parent; remind them everyday about their status. You are in charge. Take care of yourself. We had a teacher die of leukemia at 38 years old. I’m extremely sad. Please again take care of yourself. If that means quitting, quit. Then if you want to return, return. So called teachers that shame you for quitting were never real teachers in the first place. You’re human being first. That’s who were teach: human beings.
@oanaionut5978
2 жыл бұрын
I’m leaving in December. It was a really hard decision, and I’m still sad about it. But like you said, my brain, body, and heart were telling me that I need to step away. Seeing videos like the one you made a couple years back about leaving the classroom made me realize that’s it’s okay to choose myself. Not sure when or if I’ll be back, but this is what I need right now. Thanks for always sharing your thoughts and experiences with us.
@fivefootoneteacher
2 жыл бұрын
It is OKAY to feel this way and take a step back. I came back when I was ready and you always can too. OR maybe you don't--that is oaky too.
@pdpritch
2 жыл бұрын
@@fivefootoneteacher I left the profession 3 years ago mid year. I always told myself once it stopped being fun, it is time to go. I miss the kids but the daily grind and not enough of top support and all the non-teaching issues made it not fun. Yes, it was the right decision.
@DemigodCircle
2 жыл бұрын
This is exactly what I needed to hear right now. I'm just finishing up my teaching degree and my final student teaching placement. I loved every minute of it... but I have come to the decision not to teach after I finish my degree because of how difficult it can be and how much is sacrificed. And when I finally realized what I wanted (or didn't want), I felt so. Damn. Guilty. I felt like something was wrong with me. Like I needed to "suck it up." But you have made me feel seen and validated. Thank you. Thank you so much. You will never know how much good you have done for this community.
@RainbowBrightLady86
2 жыл бұрын
I'm working on my degree to become the light that the children need to thrive. Pressure makes diamonds 💎 and all the teachers out there you are diamonds. Take time to polish yourself to shine bright.
@mckenzieblevins485
2 жыл бұрын
THANK YOU for this. This year has been so hard in so many ways, and these reminders that we are not alone are so needed!
@AK141415
2 жыл бұрын
My Apple Watch is always reminding me to breathe during the day too 🤣 when I joined, everyone was fighting for jobs and I was lucky to be a part of the most amazing school district. Last year, I had the hardest year and oftentimes felt like I was questioning how our profession was so cherished in the beginning of the pandemic but now we were being faced with overwhelming odds and frustration from the same people that praised us. As teachers, no matter where we are, we are all connected as a community and thank you for helping us all feel connected and not alone. Your honesty, kindness, and compassion for all of us who are also in the profession and staying because we love the profession and love our kids is so appreciated. Thank you ❤️❤️
@fivefootoneteacher
2 жыл бұрын
I have heard this from teachers too - how hard it was to get a teaching job because so many people wanted to be part of this profession. We are always connected though. Thank you for being here!
@MyDreamIsAStory
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for making this video. As a substitute teacher I see how hard it is for teachers. Even so for myself. It gets overwhelming. For me what helps is realizing that I am an asset no matter how I feel during the day. I find comfort knowing a teacher requested me and trusts me in their classroom with their kids. Also seeing the joy in the kids faces. I have walked down the hall and have heard kids saying how I am their favorite substitute. Lastly is knowing that I don’t have to accept everything. I don’t need to always say yes. I too wake up early every morning. I take my time getting ready. For me that allows time to relax. I don’t like rushing.
@kellyhinnebusch
2 жыл бұрын
Almost cried watching this because it's so spot on. But that reminds me that there are so many people that feel the same way I do and we can't get through it without each other. Thank you ❤️
@zoenash308
2 жыл бұрын
In my third year of teaching 7th grade and omg I have to keep my why in my brain non stop or else I will break from the weight of this year. V appreciative of your videos and sweet words to uplift me on the hardest days. Teaching is magic.
@fivefootoneteacher
2 жыл бұрын
is is magic because of you!
@brennalill9093
2 жыл бұрын
Heyyy - my third year of teaching 7th grade too! :)
@user-km4yx6dq5p
2 жыл бұрын
I agree with this video so much. It's the same issue here in the UK. Both newly qualified and even well experienced teachers are leaving the profession. I only qualified as a teacher 3 months ago and it makes me scared that one day im gonna want to quit.
@studiovideo5991
2 жыл бұрын
This channel is such a blessing. When I was teaching I remember it was so hard to just have time for self-care. Teachers wear so many hats due to lack of resources and availability of what you essentially need.
@NinaThomas
2 жыл бұрын
Yes, totally agreed that this year feels harder than last year. We're not with the students in person but still feel that uncertainty because of the pandemic.
@GrainneLovesCupcakes
2 жыл бұрын
I’m a teacher in Ireland and myself and my teacher friends have all said this year is so tough! My husband and my sister are both teachers too and we all agree this year has been so challenging! We are all just doing our best that’s all we can do. It’s so important not to get too caught up and try to look after yourself. I love your honesty in your videos about how tricky our job is, keep up the great work! 💕
@carli9067
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you thank you thank you for this!!! As a first year teacher it has been a struggle to watch the transition the field of education is going through and not doubt or question myself as an educator. It’s encouragement like this that reminds me of my why and that the field really is all about supporting one another. Thank you for all that you do!! ❤️
@Alexis-dy5lh
2 жыл бұрын
I needed this SO BADLY! I can’t shut my brain off from thinking about all of the projects that I want to accomplish in my classroom and I honestly allow myself to put my own physical and mental health goals on the back burner. This was the video I needed!
@caitlinmadden2342
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for sharing this message. I am a brand new itinerant teacher of the visually impaired so I travel between schools and I also have virtual students. This semester I have 50 students on my caseload and it has just been so overwhelming and stressful. I just had a really bad week as well with a parent being super rude to me. It can be so hard to feel like you’re putting your all into something and get treated poorly by a parent who doesn’t seem to see you as a human who has a lot going on. Luckily I have a wonderful support system in my coworkers and one of them really helped me understand that I wasn’t a failure because of this parent being angry with me. It can be so hard especially when you want to give each child your all and it’s just nearly impossible to when you have so many of them to keep track of and then their parents treat it like you aren’t even trying. Anyways, I appreciate you speaking out like this and appreciating yourself and every other teacher! We work so hard and it is often a thankless job. I so appreciate you and all that you have been through ❤️
@Ccccccmmag098
2 жыл бұрын
I had no idea how much I needed this until I heard you say it, thank you beyond words you’re such a light ❤️❤️❤️
@sheraeguerrero
2 жыл бұрын
I am a Special Education Para Educator which is just as important as a teacher.
@fivefootoneteacher
2 жыл бұрын
absolutely!
@TarynLazinski
2 жыл бұрын
Same!!
@aneeka2497
2 жыл бұрын
I just graduated in May as a teacher and I was so burnt out from remote student teaching and loss of family that I decided to take a break this year and not start my career just yet. I am looking to still work in education and have been applying to assistant jobs in education for the time being. Everyone keeps judging me and those who decided to become teachers this year look down upon me and it's hard but I need to take a break for me. My students deserve me at my best.
@dais813
2 жыл бұрын
I think that’s a great idea. Good for you for taking care of you
@catie7466
2 жыл бұрын
that sounds like a great decision, try not to let people's judgments bother you. you're doing whats best for yourself and the kids, and that's very admirable :)
@aneeka2497
2 жыл бұрын
@@dais813 thank you❤️❤️
@aneeka2497
2 жыл бұрын
@@catie7466 thank you, I'm really working on that even though it's hard I got to do it for me❤️
@loomonda18
2 жыл бұрын
I think that you made an incredibly brave and powerful decision, that just shows how much you truly care for yourself and your future students!! You have a lifetime to start your teaching career. Take the time when you need it to focus on what you truly want for your life.
@briannabuckner4516
2 жыл бұрын
What a perfect Sunday night reminder. 🥺 Thank you so much for this, Britt.💗💕
@katierambo1125
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your transparency. It is such a hard decision to change any career but leaving teaching seems like giving up a little part of your identity. ❤ trying to encourage myself to finish out this year with a positive attitude! ❤
@christinasantamaria565
2 жыл бұрын
I needed to hear this. Thank you. It’s been a rough year
@madenewministries
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for posting this! I’ll be taking a year off from teaching next year. I need to. This school year I came back from a two month leave due to my mom passing. It’s been extremely hard and some days all I can do is pray. I appreciate you and your posts! ☺️💜🙏🏽
@abagaelhatfield4299
2 жыл бұрын
I really needed this video. Thank you for making it.
@00830616herman
2 жыл бұрын
Oh such a good video and reminder for teachers. It has been a tough year. But God sustains us and sees us and we have to remember we can get through tough things and they make us stronger, and sometimes we realize those things are too much for us and walking away also shows strength. Either way too all teachers you are AMAZING THANK YOU
@MrsLadyLiberty
2 жыл бұрын
Burned out substitute. It wasn't so great being a substitute before the Pandemic. Then we were completed discarded and abandoned during the Pandemic. I thought maybe with the shortage being even worse now, that subs would be treated better but it's gotten worse. I can't even get keys in case of lickdown, which happens frequently because of neighborhood gun violence. I'm considering not going back after Christmas break.
@TheBeenQueen
2 жыл бұрын
I’m not a teacher, but as a therapist this message really hit home. I just got out of school and am starting at an agency. It is SO HARD right now. There is such a high demand and people are going through so much. I feel overwhelmed and like a failure for already feeling burnt out. But I’m human and I’m learning and growing in this field,
@marinagamby
2 жыл бұрын
Preach girl! 🙌🏼🙌🏼 I’m a 6th year School Psychologist and resonate so much with what you shared in your video. This year has been my hardest year yet and I’ve started making some adjustments that I feel have been taking away some of the stress even if it’s just a tiny bit. I’ve learned that my well-being and mental health should come first because if it doesn’t then it starts to affect other areas of my life. Thanks for sharing this and making us educators feel like we’re not alone! 💖💖
@emmaw2075
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this video. I’m full time student teaching while also taking a full course load for graduate school. It’s been a lot. I love connecting with my students and learning about how to be a teacher but I’m so nervous about next semester where I fully takeover. Every veteran teacher in my school has assured me this job is usually more fun but it is so disheartening and I don’t want my whole life to be my job :/
@ladybleu7617
2 жыл бұрын
I have been in education for 22 years from classroom aide to speech therapist aide to substitute teacher to teaching TK and 4th grade as a probationary teacher. Had a setback after teaching 4th grade where I ended up in a serious depression due to my situation. Having decided to go back into education as a tutor has been my way of looking into mirror, wondering if I’ll go back fully to teach. I feel like I’m on a pendulum where I don’t know if want to go back since things have changed dramatically on every level in the profession. I’m still on the fence about making the next steps to returning to the classroom, although I still work with students at present time. Thank you for addressing these issues and feelings we’re all going through and as educators we need time to reflect, decompress, give ourselves and others grace, and breathe. We learn at every turn.
@annagarnet1232
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing this. I’m in my 10th year as as a primary (elementary) school teacher in Australia. I always thought teaching would get easier in time but it hasn’t. Over my 10 years the data collecting, paper work, compliance issues, planning etc has just got bigger and bigger. Not to mention curriculum changes and requirements from the employer. This year I’m also dealing with major behaviour issues in my class. I too considered leaving mid year. It’s not easy though to change industries and a teaching degree doesn’t really allow you to do something else. We were affected by Covid this year more than last. The home learning for 3 months was the best thing that happened to me with my class! But going back has been SO hard. The administration talk about “wellbeing” and “looking after each other” but it’s all lip service. We have been under insane amounts of pressure to conduct assessments, analyse data, teach content and manage the return of students which has added 3+ hours of supervision duties to teachers each week. Thankfully it’s the end of the school year here in a couple of weeks. I’m spent! 😪
@imaginativebibliophile549
2 жыл бұрын
Ms. Brittany, Going back to attending school in person has been so stressful, which is what makes it worse than last year. I am working on writing a short story for Scholastic this week. This video held such a powerful message than we must continue to conjure the magic through what we love in these times of chaos. I love you
@iluvhorseys95
2 жыл бұрын
I ended up leaving for now after my first year teaching last year. I taught virtually all year and it was rough. I also worked with a team of teachers that were not very nice to me to say the least and unsupportive admin.
@neathenerd
2 жыл бұрын
I recently quit my school last month and I am starting work at a new one today. What a perfect time for this as I’ve been quite nervous.🌼
@carmenperkins6948
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you thank you thank you!
@teachingthepetites4614
2 жыл бұрын
Everything you said is true. Teaching is hard...as I get closer to the end of my credential program, the more I freak out. Praying that everyone goes well.
@ashleylinares7197
2 жыл бұрын
I can relate to you so much! I finish my teaching credential in 3 weeks and it’s scary !
@teachingthepetites4614
2 жыл бұрын
@@ashleylinares7197 Very! I'm doing Special Ed., so even scarier in the IEP room with all the parents and staff. Talk about all the laws that come with it. Praying that God shines the light through this path.
@dpn.education
2 жыл бұрын
I really needed this, thank you 🤍
@mariearlene4463
2 жыл бұрын
Normalize talking about this, this was great. Thank you 💜
@crystalrquintero
2 жыл бұрын
this was so sweet and so special
@xveronicajohnsonx
2 жыл бұрын
Working as a special educator for kiddos with autism ages 5-21 and damn... it's a hard job, but my favorite. thank you for this. all of my love!!
@issrabi
2 жыл бұрын
I recently quit because the school I'm working at isn't taking covid seriously. I caught it and am still fighting it right now. 💀😭
@itsmamawolf
2 жыл бұрын
I went from preschool to being an assistant/admin for K-12. I can just say that preschoolers are 10 times easier to deal with. I get disrespected on the daily particularly from one student who literally yells at me. Unfortunately, my administration is too close to certain families and I have no say in the discipline. Too many second chances when its their 4th & 5th. As admin I have the power to give detentions, and I’ve had them thrown away before, so the students don’t respect or listen to me because they know they’ll get away with it. I’m currently in college and rethinking becoming a teacher… 💔
@smellysmo
2 жыл бұрын
Hi, your video came right on time! I'm now on my 4th day of quarantine. And it is mentally exhausting. I'm worried about my class, the kids, my health and have to juggle the online lessons and providing parents with updates. So yeah, a lot. I love your videos keep them up!
@fivefootoneteacher
2 жыл бұрын
I am so sorry you are going through this right now. It is so natural to worry about the kids - I know they mean so much to you. Take care of you!
@jaclynkoenig3
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much, sis 💛💛💛
@TheCarolinac123
2 жыл бұрын
This year has been so hard, and seeing so many teachers leave the profession mid-year it breaks my heart. We have to take care of ourselves first! Thank you for sharing your story with us, you encourage me to keep going. ❤️
@fivefootoneteacher
2 жыл бұрын
you can do this - take some time for you!
@patricemathes8311
2 жыл бұрын
Beautiful! Thank you and have a great short week! I am going to make the best of it!
@fivefootoneteacher
2 жыл бұрын
You've got this
@JN-go2yq
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@juliachoi3655
2 жыл бұрын
I’m 22 in my first year teaching and I have so many loved ones around me who support and encourage me, but it’s been hard feeling like there is nobody around who could truly understand what I’m going through as a teacher. Thank you for posting this and saying the things I didn’t even know I needed to hear ❤️
@megmcd3358
2 жыл бұрын
Currently a first year family and consumer/home ec teacher. I teach 5 preps and do a bunch of after school activities. I have always wanted to be a teacher and I love my job so much, but this year is truly kicking my butt. About a month and a half ago we found out that my boyfriend has cancer. Since then he has had to undergo surgery and chemo treatments and sooo many doctors appointments. It’s been a whirlwind and I am struggling to get up and go to work each day knowing what is going on at home. I have had to scale back tremendously at school and I feel like my lessons haven’t been as engaging or as great. I feel guilty about it, but I have to remind myself that mental health and family comes first. Thank you for this video. Teachers, you are not alone in this difficult year💛
@catie7466
2 жыл бұрын
i cant imagine the daily stress that you're going through. praying for you and your boyfriend. i have a lot going on too personally and feel guilty bc im not doing a lot of prep for my students. but just having someone there that is kind and caring is enough for many students. you don't need to be perfect, it's okay! def continue putting yourself and family first❤️
@megmcd3358
2 жыл бұрын
@@catie7466 thank you for your kind words❣️you are absolutely right, family and mental health always comes first. We as teachers often try so hard with our lessons, trying to make everything fun and engaging but honestly most of the students are just happy to have someone there who cares about them! Keep pushing on, you got this!
@lupitacisneros
2 жыл бұрын
I really needed this video. Thank you from a fellow teacher ❤️
@rainbowprismable
2 жыл бұрын
12 years in and it hasn't gotten easier.
@victoriaLL345
2 жыл бұрын
Truth be told. Thanks!
@janiedoen1459
2 жыл бұрын
I left teaching once and did a tech bootcamp and then when I was not 100% if I wanted to pursue that when the class was over (software dev) I went back to a long-term sub position (I need a job and it was just comfortable/easy). I went back into the classroom full time this year, and ugh. It is just such a hard job. Being anxious, sad, angry daily is not healthy. I am leaving for good at the end of this year.
@diln2904
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this video! 🤍
@223raz
2 жыл бұрын
breathing is totally underrated but helps SO much!
@LifeAsSarahm
2 жыл бұрын
I'm not a teacher but I understand exactly what you mean I have had so many bad weeks this year i've had mental breakdowns etc. When i have bad days my friends text me and i don't text them back, im not productive, and sometimes i don't even eat i know it's not healthy but im pushing through it day by day. School has been stressing me out a little too much im a sophomore in high school i get good grades and want to be a writer but mg dad doesn't support me😕
@Kaylabeauty3
2 жыл бұрын
Needed this 🤎
@kathleen.l
2 жыл бұрын
I taught for one year then took a break when the lockdown started. I'm back to teaching now and it's draining me so much. It's my first time as a class adviser (also a club adviser and a subject coordinator 😵 ). And it's so difficult to try and reach out to students online.
@kimberlychristensen7664
2 жыл бұрын
Girl I have the same reaction when my Apple Watch tells me to breathe. 😂
@crystalsisemore7364
2 жыл бұрын
It’s my 15th year of teaching. Hardest by far. I’ve really thought about leaving. The kids aren’t The same as they were, parents aren’t the same, admin isn’t either.
@scoobydoogirl426
2 жыл бұрын
❤️❤️❤️
@ABernick17
2 жыл бұрын
How long is your commute (out of curiosity)? I have a 30-minute drive each way, and it kinda sucks.
@tayylor026
2 жыл бұрын
Currently in fieldwork and terrified to go into this career. Definitely second guessing the career I’ve always wanted:(
@loomonda18
2 жыл бұрын
The best thing to do is to try it out! Even after your degree, if you feel like it isn't for you, don't be afraid to change it up!
@catie7466
2 жыл бұрын
me too :( sometimes i feel excited about it but all my social media apps are filled with videos and articles about why teachers hate their jobs and keep quitting. i appreciate the authenticity but it definitely causes a lot of anxiety. i try to focus on my love for working with kids and block everything else out. i guess worst case scenario we try it and dont like it and do something else. i just cant really see myself doing anything else.
@shelbybell6207
2 жыл бұрын
I feel the exact same way. I'm student teaching right now and I have doubted and questioned going into this career so so many times
@tayylor026
2 жыл бұрын
@@catie7466 I feel the EXACT same way. Some days I have to stay away from Tik Tok because the videos can be so anxiety producing. I’m so grateful for all the authenticity and advice, but it also causes so much anxiety. But I truly love kids and cannot see myself doing anything else. Super tricky situation for sure!
@catie7466
2 жыл бұрын
@@tayylor026 my feeds are always a mix of "this is why i quit teaching" or the complete opposite where it's super cheerful, colorful classrooms and perfect lesson plans. both kinds of teacher content stress me out lol
@bethanyjane433
2 жыл бұрын
I get bad nightmares where I’m teaching a class in darkness and everyone falls asleep. I fall asleep too in the dream, which makes me wake up in real life to stop myself from sleeping in the dream. I’ve even turned on the lights in some occasions, shouting TURN ON THE LIGHTS. Does anyone’s anxiety cause these dreams too?
@EH-oz7ic
2 жыл бұрын
We have a situation where admin is saying 'we are back in person, no more virtual' Fact is Covid rages here with many unvaccinated people in Oregon...so classes are shut down, kids and teachers are quarantined and/or home sick. We DO NOT get to do our job, and yet get constantly criticized for the fact that our students are so "behind". There are kids I have yet to see this year....it is definitely worse than last year. I just don't understand how absolutely no big-picture lessons were learned over this past two years. I feel like there are so many more tools in my toolbox to reach students and families, but I am not allowed to use them. I will most likely be quitting and moving to an online platform. Public Education in the United States is severely broken....
@ruthealves7048
2 жыл бұрын
Needed this so badly! Thank you for your honesty and for reminding us to take care of ourselves as well.🤍
@katrinastacie
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for this vid - much-needed reminders. 🤍 I’m a first-year teacher who has spent my entire life dreaming about being a teacher.. and it’s been really anxiety-inducing to have these doubts about whether I can/want to stay in this profession. I find myself trying to explain all this to people in my life who aren’t teachers and I feel like I can’t articulate it in a way that really emphasizes how difficult it has been.. which then makes me feel like I’m gaslighting myself almost. But I’m glad that I’m starting to have these reflections early on in my teaching career.. really trying to so those self check-ins, set those boundaries, go home once school starts, and trying to find balance with everything else. It’s definitely a work in progress, but I’m glad that I no longer want to be the teacher I used to be as a student-teacher, my summer school gigs.. where I glorified overworking and wore it as a badge of honor.
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