This week we are talking about SETTING BOUNDARIES. A common feeling among teachers is that they are "never doing enough" - Can you relate? I'll tell you one reason why - In teaching, you could technically always be working! And that's rough on the mind.
You know those lucky 9-to-5'ers who get off work and actually don't think about it until the next day?
You know those lucky 9-to-5'ers who get off work and actually don't think about it until the next day?
Oh boy! This hits the nail on the head...I am constantly putting the work I have to do on the backburner because I think I should be in the classroom (a specific classroom at the time) because it is basically on fire and the teacher is pouring gasoline instead of water. I cannot take a step back, even though this week has given me an inside look at the amount of shit this woman goes through on a daily basis. But it is also making it abundantly clear how behind these students are, and that there is absolutely nothing being done about it. Partly because she isn't trained properly, doesn't know the curriculum, and is far too uptight/sensory sensitive to be successful. Mostly because administration is pushing her to follow the curriculum despite the students having not a CLUE what is happening.
That aside...the kids are constantly on my mind. All day, all night, but I have to say, I care so much about them and it is vital to me to help them.
The downside is that I get home dead. Dead to the world. Like ready to pass the fuck out. I don't want to cook or clean. I don't want to watch tv. I don't want to read. And I don't give my girls the attention they deserve.
A similar vibe is what I want for you in teaching - but we need to set some boundaries to make it happen.
To start off, today I want you to dig deep and think about what your life priorities are. Get to the root - What in your life is most important to you?
REFLECT: WHAT ARE YOUR PRIORITIES?
- What are your top 3 priorities in life? These priorities should include all areas: work, personal life and wellness.
So...my work IS part of my top priorities. I love my job, and I truly think I am making a difference. I would like to find a way to have more energy after work.
1. My Family
2. My Work
3. My Health- not only physical but mental. Mental health is really important but where I struggle the most. A piece of this priority is fostering my creativity.
2. Start to consider: Is the current way I spend my time aligned with my priorities?
No. I think right now I spend my energy on Work vs. Family. I push creativity to the absolute back of the line. Health is starting to be more of a priority, so I need to push that up.
My take away from this little exercise is that I need to first determine or set the time spent on all 4. Ideally that would look like:
50% Family
25% Work
25% Health
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