I have always considered myself to be one of the hardest working people in any room; I have always pushed myself to be better and while I don’t believe that I am perfect I have always strived to be as close to it as possible. However, I understand that it’s ok to have days where the lesson wasn’t absolutely amazing or original. I want to learn how to take care of myself physically, mentally and emotionally while teaching. High levels of emotional stress can have a negative effect on teaching and may eventually lead to burnout which threatens teacher-student relationships, classroom management, and classroom climate (Jennings & Greenberg, 2009). Teachers who experience burnout are less likely to demonstrate sympathy and caring to their students, have less tolerance for disruptive behavior, and are less dedicated to their work. While I have already been given advice on this matter, I hope that by continuing to inquire from other, more experienced teachers, I will learn enough to stay healthy and motivated throughout my education career.
Reference
Jennings, P. A., & Greenberg, M. T. (2008). The prosocial classroom: Teacher social and emotional competence in relation to student and classroom outcomes. Review of Educational Research, 79, 491-525.