Talking with my colleagues allows me to know that I’m not the only one struggling throughout the day. This keeps me in check and keeps me from “throwing in the towel” (being done). At times I feel like I'm going about it all wrong, but talking with colleagues lets me work through the situation and struggles from a different perspective. Self-care is important to me because I do get anxious and burnt out. Remembering that self-care is important is huge. This allows me to clear my head at the end of the work day and not dwell on it throughout the remainder of the day or week. You have to have a clear head and a positive attitude everyday when walking into the school. The children can sense or see when you are feeling off and it may affect their output as well.Self care allows a fresh start.
