Grateful Slice #SOL18 March 14

Today was the third Match day I’ve had this week. My students interrupted me 38 times in 20 minutes; I know because I made tally marks each time. One even made fun of me for making a mistake; that did not go over well! This afternoon, we role played how it looked and sounded when I was teaching and they were acting up. We followed up with a discussion that led nowhere. The students who misbehaved just blamed everyone else for their behaviors. In the end, I decided to have a new seating chart. It will be interesting as I put all the talkers together in one area.

After school, I had a meeting to discuss a delicate student issue. I cried multiple times because there isn’t more I can do except love and pray.

It was a rough day! To help me get through, I decided to write this and include a gratitude list in hopes I can let go of the stress and focus on the positives.

1. My husband: He loves me no matter what. He also gives great hugs and makes me laugh. 
2. My cat: He sits in my lap and gives me that pressure like a weighted blanket which calms me. 
3. My dog: She is crazy and encourages me to play with her which makes me smile. 
4. Students who give me hugs
5. Students who ask for help and then listen
6. Retweets and replies on Twitter
7. Connecting with former colleagues and getting support from them!
8. Sunshine
9. Music
10. Not having cable or satellite television 
11. Quiet moments
12. Having dinner made for me when I get home
13. Colleagues who are friends
14. Laughter
15. Freedom
16. Pie in Pu Day
17. Coffee
18. Wine
19. Books
20. Love
21. Family
22. Popcorn
23. Chocolate
24. Chips and salsa
25. Traveling 
26. Writing

What would you add? How do you cope with stress as a teacher?