That's why I think I need to just stop and think, and reflect on some positive feedback that came this week.
In no particular order, I had the following things said about me:
From a parent of one of my students: "You're doing a great job."
From another teacher who was in my classroom: "Your classroom is really organized."
From Management, regarding my class' production: "300% better from Monday."
From a former team leader via email (she sent me the reference form she sent to my teaching agency): “Michael has demonstrated the ability to build strong relationships with children, parents and colleagues in every aspect of his work and he created a culture of mutual trust and respect.”
I think all of that falls under the I Really Needed This Boost category. I have to always remember that even if things are going not so greatly, I can do this and I can do it well. That in itself is an important lesson, as well as finding the positives in every day. Teaching is a tough job and can be really hard on people (I am definitely not an exception to that) and if I don't find little rays of sunshine, I don't know how I'll survive it.
