My husband is my anchor (after Jesus). He reminded me that it is going to get better. This week may have been rough, but I cant let it set the tone for the rest of the semester. I have work to do, goals to accomplish and children to impact. I have to keep my eyes on the prize. I also want to shout out to my friend Melissa Meekins, who was placed in my life through divine appointment. We have each others back and refuse to let one other quit. It was a "mistake" that led us right to each other, and since then we have build a strong friendship and support.
Having a strong support system can be important to your success. Who is to say that you wont be placed in a teaching environment where you may feel "inadequate" or discouraged? Do you just quit? No. IT WILL GET BETTER. Sometimes I feel like I do not have it all together, even when I think I should. Being a mom and a wife alone can make me feel like a super hero-- but I'm not. That is why God places certain people in our lives to lift us when we are weak. In this case it was my husband and Melissa. We are supposed to pray for one another, and encourage one another-- and sometimes that may mean you are the one who needs it.
I just want to encourage everyone that may be in their emotions about their class(es), jobs, or even home-life-- It is going to get better!We can do it: Greater is He who is in me, than he who is in the world ( 1 John 4:4)! We are more than conquers, world over-comers and have the VICTORY!!!
Appreciate your support team. Allow them to lift up your arms, encourage you, and pray for you!!
I am learning a lot from this class: differentiation, how to write a SS unit, how to flip a classroom and much more. But this week, I have really learned the importance of a support team. I can connect my experience to standard 5B: Teachers link professional growth to their professional goals. I realize where support teams can be important within my personal life, professional life, and future career. I set a goal to embrace my support team, collaboration, and team work-- at home,school and in a teaching community.
Great post, Crystal! Classes do get overwhelming, and it is important to have a strong support system. Sometimes, I think that I will even have to schedule times to breathe! You are right, though! It will get better. We just have to focus on the main goal, and what we are working for: that beautiful teaching degree. I know that this article that I found states that it is for teens, but I believe that it will work for us as well. http://www.studypoint.com/ed/school-stres/
ReplyDeleteThis article talks about how to deal with stress during school, and it recommends being organized and having things prioritized. That is what I try to do each semester. I take one day at a time, and I make a schedule of all the things that I would like to accomplish in that day. We've got this, Crystal! I also know that the professors are cheering us on as well. :)
Oh, Crystal. How did you know how much I needed that shout out?! Like you, this week I have been overwhelmed with family maintenance, work at school and completing class assignments! I have been in my emotions too, feeling bewildered, overwhelmed, frustrated but hopeful.
ReplyDeleteAfter talking to the teachers for my Wisdom assignment, I realized that they feel the same! Those feelings will never go away as we become teachers because we must meet lesson plan deadlines, schedule parent conferences/assessment analyses/classroom environment set-ups/Professional Development workshops....and the list goes on.
Like you, I reach beyond the natural exasperation to remember the comfort of His word in Psalm 1 "We will delight in the law of the Lord and we will mediate in it day and night (whether consciously or unconsciously, it is in our hearts). We will bring forth fruit in our season, and whatever we do WILL prosper!" Enough said.
Crystal,
ReplyDeleteYes - it will get better. As we discussed Monday, the course will slow down. We are now through the major parts of the unit planning process. So - the amount of new information coming your way will be reduced. You will have more time to get things finished.
As we discussed Monday, make a plan for the week and stick to it. Ben wrote a great blog post about keeping a great perspective - you can find it on Twitter.
Also, please reach out as often as you need to - - - I am here to help.