This site is a class blog space for new Career and Technical Specializations and Heathcare Science teachers enrolled in the New Teacher Institute (NTI) at Georgia State University in Atlanta, Georgia.
Saturday, August 24, 2013
Focus on "Me Time"
Going into my second year of teaching, I have noticed that I have left out room for "me time" on a professional level. My first year I was so focused on getting everything right, meeting deadlines, forming relationships with my students, and getting involved with extra-curricular activities. Now I feel that all of that is catching up with me. I am really pleased with the progress I have made to find my place in the school, but it seems that I have failed to pencil in time to focus on myself as a teacher.
This year my main goal is to not only balance all of the tasks I have taken on, but also to make sure and give myself some “catch up” time.
That's great!
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ReplyDeleteI know I am new to all of this, but I have always strived to push myself to the max. Once I feel I have reached the most I can do, I strive to do more.
ReplyDeleteSeeing you looking at the CORE of what you are, a teacher, makes me realize and understand that this is the reason we all got into this in the first place. To lose your sense of identity and purpose, getting into the grind, is a path many have taken and failed.
I am grateful for the chance to be a teacher and I hope I always find time for "me", just as You do.
I think that finding "me time" is a great goal for this semester! Although I am just getting started in the school system, I am already finding myself trying to fully immerse myself in the school and leaving little time for myself. I believe it is a common problem with anyone who is motivated in their work. I have seen extremely driven individuals burn out over time because they didn’t take time to themselves. Although it may seem counterproductive at times to set aside time for you, it can be beneficial in keeping a positive outlook. Nothing is worse than a teacher who is visibly stressed and over worked. “Me time” is a good way to keep things fresh and I believe students are more likely to be engaged when the teacher is in a high-spirited mood. That being said, too much “me time” is certainly a negative thing if it gets in the way or being prepared and meeting deadlines.
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