[markdl]

I've suffered from depression and anxiety for years, yet I somehow have lasted over 20 years in the profession. I must say however, this year has been my most challenging, and I'm wondering if I can make it to retirement. Any advice, tips or words of encouragement so I can make it to June and hopefully retirement would be greatly appreciated. A few of my co-workers, have already bailed out this year, I'd like to as well, but I have financial obligations, and can't do so.

[Crazy Hitch]

Hi markdl,

Congratulations, you have been in this noble profession for 20 years, this is a great accomplishment.

Think of the wisdom you have imparted and the lives you have touched and the long lasting impact you have with those with whom you encounter.

Never lose sight of the positivity of your profession.

Hang in there!

[AzulOscuro]

Hello!
I'm also a teacher. I can figure out how hard could be dealing with children when you have not all the energy.
I know that make people happier and help them can have a possitive effect on your self-steem. So, try to be an inspiration for your kids. Listen to them.

Take this course as a present. A present for you and for your kids. Stablish a positive points system to encourage them to participate, ask you questions, do their own researches. Don't let the mark depends on an exam.
Follow the positive points system. In the end, they are learning, they can't do anything wrong, each question they have will be useful for their improvement.

You can be surprise for the strenght you have inside you.
Keep talking with me. It would be a pleasure to past this last year of your profession together.
Feel free to pm me.
A hug!

[markdl]

Originally Posted by Hooligan

Hi markdl,

Congratulations, you have been in this noble profession for 20 years, this is a great accomplishment.

Think of the wisdom you have imparted and the lives you have touched and the long lasting impact you have with those with whom you encounter.

Never lose sight of the positivity of your profession.

Hang in there!

I truly appreciate this!

[markdl]

Originally Posted by AzulOscuro

Hello!
I'm also a teacher. I can figure out how hard could be dealing with children when you have not all the energy.
I know that make people happier and help them can have a possitive effect on your self-steem. So, try to be an inspiration for your kids. Listen to them.

Take this course as a present. A present for you and for your kids. Stablish a positive points system to encourage them to participate, ask you questions, do their own researches. Don't let the mark depends on an exam.
Follow the positive points system. In the end, they are learning, they can't do anything wrong, each question they have will be useful for their improvement.

You can be surprise for the strenght you have inside you.
Keep talking with me. It would be a pleasure to past this last year of your profession together.
Feel free to pm me.
A hug!

Thanks for the hug and suggestions. I am certainly trying to inspire, not sure how much I'm succeeding anymore which is increasing the sadness I feel. I'm not giving up yet though. It is pleasure to meet you.

[AzulOscuro]

I'm sorry you're feeling sad.
Think that sometimes, small changes make a difference.
You know, breaking the routine may help you to be moré motivated.

[kim_johnson]

It is a hard profession... I have a lot of respect for teachers... Especially those who dare venture near teenagers... I was surely a horrible teenager...

[AzulOscuro]

Originally Posted by kim_johnson

It is a hard profession... I have a lot of respect for teachers... Especially those who dare venture near teenagers... I was surely a horrible teenager...

This is one of the things we haven't asked the OP. What age are his/her kids?
You are right. Teenagers are so difficult. They are mad. Lol!