Building Your Confidence - Teacher Wellness Tips

Self-doubt can happen to even the most experienced, confident teacher, whether we are trying new methods, having a challenging day with students, or receiving constructive feedback from a supervisor. In this video, Heather reminds us of three ways to shift our focus from one of negativity to one of growth so that we can use these experiences to develop both personally and professionally. EXPLORE RELATED CONTENT: Recognizing Your Own Noise Needs - Teacher Wellness Tips - https://youtu.be/0zIyPKkrGfY Being Mindful of Your Own Emotions - Teacher Wellness Tips - https://youtu.be/ZXvRhoZ5EjI Teacher Wellness Tips: Managing Conflict - https://youtu.be/H2FyJOmNEVA Remaining Professional Under Stress - Teacher Wellness Tips - https://youtu.be/ncleNFL1FqY - Discover more professional development resources at www.launchyourclassroom.com! - Download our books for free every first Friday of the month! - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B088T33GQQ?ref_=dbs_r_series&storeType=ebooks No matter if it is your first year teaching or your tenth, there are plenty of strategies to help build your confidence in the classroom. We are always learning, and reminding yourself that it is impossible to know everything will help you to refrain from getting down on yourself when faced with a question you may not know the answer to. Just like we do with students, remind yourself that you don’t know the answer yet, and keep learning! Being mindful of how we talk about ourselves both in front of students and when alone can change our self-image and models self-love for our students! Lastly, see constructive feedback as an opportunity to grow rather than an evaluation of your ability. Reframing a perceived negative critique into a positive opportunity for growth is a kind way of giving yourself another try. Using these tips you can demonstrate the power of a positive mindset to yourself, your students and others! 1) How can I encourage my students to keep learning when I do not know the answer to a question? What skills can I encourage us both to use? 2) Do I commonly use negative self-talk around my students when I am frustrated? What are some ways I can rephrase these thoughts? 3) How do I feel when my administrator gives me constructive criticism? Have I reached out to my administrator to ask for private feedback? Learn more: https://teachwithepi.com/ ▹ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EducationalPartnersInternational/ ▹ Twitter: https://twitter.com/TeachWithEPI ▹ About EPI: https://teachwithepi.com/about-epi