Our work in education is so important in the lives of our students, yet at times, it can feel so overwhelming. Especially with new mandates and initiatives that we have very little control of, yet they require our time and attention. At times they can be things we really just don't want to do, but know that we have to do. While we can't choose what we "have to do," we can choose how we're going to respond to them. We can choose to spend all of our time complaining about it and dragging our feet; however, that will just drain us, both emotionally and physically, leaving little energy left for anything else. At times, we have to just make the best of a situation, do what we have to do, and keep moving forward.
For me, personally, this means just "sucking it up" and learning each new assessment that has come our way (as the DAC, that means several for me), writing a letter to our legislators/senators and then turning off the news for my mental health, trying my best to keep up with the load that is piling up, and then go home to spend time with my family.
What new "load" is a burden for you this year? Find a way to let it go. Do what you have to do with it, and then don't waste any more energy on it than you have to. Spend the rest of your energy on those cute little faces in your room!
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