Teach Authentically
Annabel Pollock
Helping primary school middle leaders reduce anxiety & switch off through work-life balance coaching | Set & Stick to Boundaries | Stop Overthinking | Avoid Burnout | 5 Day FREE Discover Life Outside Work Challenge
I read an article this morning by a teacher who was gifted the advice of her lecturer to try not to be the perception of what she thought a teacher should be but to teach authentically as herself.
What an incredible piece of advice.
For me learning to be authentic has been a difficult journey.
In situations where the outcome was known I would feel empowered but when I stepped into the unknown I would overthink, overwork and lose myself in what I thought I should be.
What if they don't like me?
What if it does not work?
What if I am not good enough?
Finding a work life balance is often about finding ourselves again.
Understanding that some things are in our control and others are not.
When working with teachers one of the most enlightening moments is when they finally set their boundaries and stick to them. It was for me too.
The first step: gift yourself direction.
If you are no longer showing up as the perception of what a Teacher should look like then how would you be showing up as a Teacher?
Get specific. Then you can break down the steps to get there.
You just need to decide so that you can create it.
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