What I've Learned About Myself As a Teacher

I have learned so much about myself as a teacher this semester. Where do I begin? First of all, I am too serious and I take things too seriously. As my daughter says, I need to chillax (chill out and relax). I have Type A personality and I am a perfectionist. I like things done a certain way and my expectations have been set too high. I put entirely too much time into every thing that I do. The students could care less about all of the time and effort that I spend in lessons for them. I have learned that the lessons need to be short, sweet and to the point. I have learned not to be so rigid and loosen up some. I have learned to leave work at a decent time so that I can spend time with and enjoy my family. I have learned that whatever is not done today will get done tomorrow or the next day or the next. I need to socialize more. I have an office in my classroom. At lunch time I go into my office. I will attempt to make changes in this area. I look forward to learning more about myself and the areas that I need to improve on. I also need to "pat myself on the back" for the good things that I do and for the things that I have accomplised.