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It is all about perspective, you have to choose to be positive everyday. It doesn't always come easy!

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It is all about perspective, you have to choose to be positive everyday. It doesn't always come easy!

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You can't be thankful and stressed at the same time.

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You can't be thankful and stressed at the same time.

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I liked his mental strategies about overcoming anxiety. The way he talked about mindfulness and seeking inspiration from others really helped me.

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Feed the positive dog.

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Importance of separating home and work. 

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Importance of separating home and work. 

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Take the time to find the good in even the toughest of situations. You can't be both stressed and grateful at the same time. So focus on the good things.

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I am told to give myself grace and to take care of myself yet we are continually given more and more tasks that are not things we are used to doing.  So then when I try to learn the new things and the new ways I feel behind and overwhelmed.

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Constant change is hard

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I'm a planner, so having plans fall through and change constantly is really hard for me.

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It has been so hard to get into any type of routine at home and/or school with so many unknowns and things constantly changing. Giving myself grace is something I need to work on.

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I have beliefs about the pandemic, as many of us do, which I am left trusting leadership to carry out.  However, I am not entirely sure that the trust I am placing is earned.

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I put so much pressure on myself to help my kids and I feel like nothing I do is working or enough and then I am asked to do more

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I am in charge of how others make me feel.  I 

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I am in charge of how others make me feel.  I 

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I like structure and having a plan. The constant change that we have been facing this school year is getting the best of me.

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Pouring out everything I have during the day and not having the energy to do what I need to do to fill myself back up at night.

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Pouring out everything I have during the day and not having the energy to do what I need to do to fill myself back up at night.

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I fear that I am not a good enough teacher and that I'm going to fail.

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Constant changes and expectations on top of what is necessary

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Constant changes and expectations on top of what is necessary

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Helping my kids during this virtual learning while trying to make sure my "school kids" are receiving their services as well.

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pressure and expectations on teachers

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Thinking I have to accomplish everything virtually that I would be able to do in person

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Thinking I have to accomplish everything virtually that I would be able to do in person

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And it has exhausted me in ways that I don't even fully realize.  I need some kind of simplicity.

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This whole year has been about changing and adapting to unknowns - its hard to constantly not know what to expect, or what is expected of me.

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I hoped this would change other's perspective

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I hoped this would change other's perspective

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If anything positive could come out of this situation I hoped we would gain perspective. At the end of our time here, we aren't going to worry about the hour we stayed extra, but how we loved our families and how they love us.

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I feel like I am being watched and that only the things I do wrong are noticed.

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I feel like I am being watched and that only the things I do wrong are noticed.

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the constant change in routine is exhausting

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the constant change in routine is exhausting

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I struggle with staying focused and structured. This time has been very difficult for me because of the lack of structure and I feel like that is spilling into all areas of my life. 

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I struggle with staying focused and structured. This time has been very difficult for me because of the lack of structure and I feel like that is spilling into all areas of my life. 

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Positive self-talk; look at successes and celebrate instead of expecting failures. 

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Positive self-talk; look at successes and celebrate instead of expecting failures. 

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I can change my perception by focusing on the fact that I have the ability to work everyday even in the unknowns, routine doesn't make or break me it just makes things easier. I can't run from something that isn't chasing me. 

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I can change my perception by focusing on the fact that I have the ability to work everyday even in the unknowns, routine doesn't make or break me it just makes things easier. I can't run from something that isn't chasing me. 

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Reframe my thinking so I can stop negative thoughts that aren't rational. 

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Reframe my thinking so I can stop negative thoughts that aren't rational. 

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I can focus on one good interaction from the day

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I can focus on one good interaction from the day

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I can change my thinking and instead focus on the fact that I am here for a reason. That something was seen in me that could be an asset to the team.

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List positives about the day each morning.  Start with the positives.

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List positives about the day each morning.  Start with the positives.

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We have so much thrown at us, a remind that tells us to check our email, to go to the blog, to go back to a remind.  We need to declutter and sometimes seeing others, speaking in person and having conversations allow us to see humanity in others.

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Planning smaller and more simply, so that when plans change, it won't be as big a deal.

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Planning smaller and more simply, so that when plans change, it won't be as big a deal.

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Trust in myself and my abilities as a teacher.

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Trust in myself and my abilities as a teacher.

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Don't plan as big. Take things one step at a time.

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not letting other people and/or situations dictate my mood

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Accept what happens this school year as it is. Lower expectations on myself.

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When lesson planning, I am going to think more about what it is like on the other side of the screen. This will help me to set more realistic goals. When I don't stress the students, they'll feel more successful, and so will I.

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I'm learning new technology skills, and getting to know my students, their families (and their pets) much better.

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Due to all of the changes, I'm learning lots of new technology skills and ways to connect with students in a virtual setting (I'm getting to know them, their families [and their pets] much better:-))

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Learning to be more flexible. Don't sweat the small stuff. 

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Learning to be more flexible. Don't sweat the small stuff. 

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I had a student who I could not connect with. It seemed that no matter what I did I could not make a connection with this child. I used perseverance and the love of learning to research ways of connecting. I finally made a break through with the child and we connected for the last 2 months of school better than any other student that I have ever had.

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One time I was hired to teach one grade, and then assigned a higher grade of really rough kids a week before school started. It was a rough start. I never thought of this trait as a strength until today.

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When I was in college, the person who did my observations, told me that she wasn't sure teaching was for me. My very first lesson that I ever did was full of negative feedback and harsh words. I highly considered changing my major and going in a different direction. Instead, I took what she said and focused on the areas she was concerned with. By the time I was in methods she had nothing but positive feedback for me.

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My resilience story would be losing my dad. It was the most earth shattering thing I have ever experienced and it changed me as a person completely. It taught me a lot about who I am, my faith and my strength. It also changed my perspective greatly.

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Creativity is my strength.  The constant changes this year have been less daunting when using creativity to solve problems. 

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Creativity is my strength.  The constant changes this year have been less daunting when using creativity to solve problems. 

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I feel that my story is an ongoing one that occurs often. I love to solve puzzles and figure out creative ways to fix an issue. I spend a lot of time as a teacher using my skill of critical thinking to solve problems that come to me daily.

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I was the first member of my family to graduate college. 

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I was the first member of my family to graduate college. 

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I showed courage by taking my own path.

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I've had health problems that make it hard for me sometimes to feel my best. I use my big picture thinking to focus on things that matter and let the small stuff go. 

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I've had health problems that make it hard for me sometimes to feel my best. I use my big picture thinking to focus on things that matter and let the small stuff go. 

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When I was a first year teacher, I started teaching in the middle of the year. This was extremely difficult to come into a classroom that was already established (not to mention the teacher was amazing) and connect with students. I worked very hard with the teacher that was retiring to make sure the transition for the students was as easy as it could be given the situation. The character strengths I focused on were leadership, teamwork, and humor. I feel I used all of these characteristics to make it a positive experience and the year turned out great!! 

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When I was a first year teacher, I started teaching in the middle of the year. This was extremely difficult to come into a classroom that was already established (not to mention the teacher was amazing) and connect with students. I worked very hard with the teacher that was retiring to make sure the transition for the students was as easy as it could be given the situation. The character strengths I focused on were leadership, teamwork, and humor. I feel I used all of these characteristics to make it a positive experience and the year turned out great!! 

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Channelling challenges into creative outlets.

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Channelling challenges into creative outlets.

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It really helps to take those difficulties with the job and finding creative ways to solve them.

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When I was a first year teacher, I had a student who had been kicked out the year prior and everyone said he wouldn't make it. The beginning was very rough and everyone basically told me to give up. I used my strength of love as I decided to build a relationship with him and love him even though he was difficult at times. By the end of the year we were very close and his behavior improved significantly. Love is what kept me motivated on the days that were challenging.

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I went through a horrible heartbreak after years of trying to make it work. Had to take a long time to learn to forgive.

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I went through a horrible heartbreak after years of trying to make it work. Had to take a long time to learn to forgive.

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I think my strength is probably my zest. Even when things are hard and stressful, when I'm actually in the middle of teaching students, my natural enthusiasm for teaching usually still comes through. I might not always feel that way during the rest of the day, but it's helpful when I'm actually interacting with students.

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Perseverance and love of learning during a very hard year of teaching several years ago

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Perseverance and love of learning during a very hard year of teaching several years ago