Comments on: 15 Tips To Stay Positive http://www.soyouwanttoteach.com/15-tips-to-stay-positive/ Providing HOPE for educators since 2007 Wed, 13 Apr 2011 17:59:29 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 By: GOD OF ADVISEhttp://www.soyouwanttoteach.com/15-tips-to-stay-positive/#comment-7366 GOD OF ADVISE Mon, 01 Nov 2010 11:04:46 +0000 http://www.soyouwanttoteach.com/2007/07/17/15-tips-to-stay-positive/#comment-7366 The opposite of light is dark , the coin has two sides , there's both positive and negative , we need a balance of the two to achieve real enlightenment !! as the old saying goes , plan for the worst , hope for the best and expect something in between learn as i have to balance between both the plus and negatives and derive energy from both to develop real power and understanding we must learn not to fear the dark it gives the light a place to shine just as death is a means to an end without sadness and pain there would be nothing for us to compare the good things in life to i get the shits at people who are so blind they have to focus on only positive things living in the optimistic realm , as to with someone who thoughts are only for the negative always pessimistic outlook how many of us go around talking only of neutrality or common ground ? lets learn to face reality and deal with what is real Who is rich? He that is content. Who is that? Nobody. Benjamin Franklin The opposite of light is dark , the coin has two sides , there’s both positive and negative , we need a balance of the two to achieve real enlightenment !!

as the old saying goes , plan for the worst , hope for the best and expect something in between

learn as i have to balance between both the plus and negatives and derive energy from both to develop real power and understanding

we must learn not to fear the dark it gives the light a place to shine just as death is a means to an end

without sadness and pain there would be nothing for us to compare the good things in life to

i get the shits at people who are so blind they have to focus on only positive things living in the optimistic realm , as to with someone who thoughts are only for the negative always pessimistic outlook

how many of us go around talking only of neutrality or common ground ? lets learn to face reality and deal with what is real

Who is rich? He that is content. Who is that? Nobody. Benjamin Franklin

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]]> By: Joelhttp://www.soyouwanttoteach.com/15-tips-to-stay-positive/#comment-912 Joel Mon, 19 Nov 2007 04:29:08 +0000 http://www.soyouwanttoteach.com/2007/07/17/15-tips-to-stay-positive/#comment-912 Jane, I'm glad that blogging has done that for you. I know that it has actually helped me to be more efficient and more effective in my work. It has forced me to think about a lot of what I do, especially since I try to come across as someone who actually knows a little bit on here! Jane, I’m glad that blogging has done that for you. I know that it has actually helped me to be more efficient and more effective in my work. It has forced me to think about a lot of what I do, especially since I try to come across as someone who actually knows a little bit on here!

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]]> By: Janehttp://www.soyouwanttoteach.com/15-tips-to-stay-positive/#comment-856 Jane Sat, 17 Nov 2007 12:42:47 +0000 http://www.soyouwanttoteach.com/2007/07/17/15-tips-to-stay-positive/#comment-856 I actually started my blog as a way to stay positive in a very toxic work situation last year. I was one of those teachers who needed support because I was in a near impossible classroom situation. I was completely burnt with the needs of my class and the lack of support. So I write about the good things on my blog. It helps me to focus on the positive. I see the kids in a new light through my camera lens. I even get positive feedback from other teachers and parents who read the blog. Now, some of my colleagues read my blog too. I also find that quote about being the change you want to see is really true. I do sign up for the volunteer projects that I value and support colleagues in their pet projects. I never miss an opportunity to suggest a positive change our school could make at a faculty meeting. It almost always falls on deaf ears, but I don't give up. If that fails, remember, when you close your door on your classroom to teach, the room and it's climate are yours to create and you can make it the positive place that you want. I actually started my blog as a way to stay positive in a very toxic work situation last year. I was one of those teachers who needed support because I was in a near impossible classroom situation. I was completely burnt with the needs of my class and the lack of support. So I write about the good things on my blog. It helps me to focus on the positive. I see the kids in a new light through my camera lens. I even get positive feedback from other teachers and parents who read the blog. Now, some of my colleagues read my blog too.

I also find that quote about being the change you want to see is really true. I do sign up for the volunteer projects that I value and support colleagues in their pet projects. I never miss an opportunity to suggest a positive change our school could make at a faculty meeting. It almost always falls on deaf ears, but I don’t give up.

If that fails, remember, when you close your door on your classroom to teach, the room and it’s climate are yours to create and you can make it the positive place that you want.

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]]> By: Bell Work Onlinehttp://www.soyouwanttoteach.com/15-tips-to-stay-positive/#comment-234 Bell Work Online Sat, 25 Aug 2007 17:10:45 +0000 http://www.soyouwanttoteach.com/2007/07/17/15-tips-to-stay-positive/#comment-234 I love the tips on being positive. Avoiding the teachers lounge is great advice. My wife constantly complains of the negativity she hears from colleagues in her teachers lounge. I avoid it like the plague. Thanks for a nice post. I love the tips on being positive. Avoiding the teachers lounge is great advice. My wife constantly complains of the negativity she hears from colleagues in her teachers lounge. I avoid it like the plague. Thanks for a nice post.

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]]> By: Joelhttp://www.soyouwanttoteach.com/15-tips-to-stay-positive/#comment-83 Joel Wed, 18 Jul 2007 15:42:47 +0000 http://www.soyouwanttoteach.com/2007/07/17/15-tips-to-stay-positive/#comment-83 <p>You hit it on target. When your outlook changes, it's time to change. Either your outlook, or the district, or even your entire career path. People don't like to make hard decisions...</p> You hit it on target. When your outlook changes, it’s time to change. Either your outlook, or the district, or even your entire career path. People don’t like to make hard decisions…


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]]> By: Miss Ahttp://www.soyouwanttoteach.com/15-tips-to-stay-positive/#comment-81 Miss A Wed, 18 Jul 2007 15:03:56 +0000 http://www.soyouwanttoteach.com/2007/07/17/15-tips-to-stay-positive/#comment-81 I do generally stay happy, idealistic and generally love teaching. I LOVE my job! But I think I get frustrated with the extra-curricular that I am managing. When I look at my blog and most of the complaining and venting about my job, its the extra-curricular. I can give it up according to my union rep w/o risking my job, but I just feel funny about breaking a promise to children. I promised them this year. I desperately want to keep my promise. Ooopps, back to the subject. Maintaining a positive attitude is easy in the world of teaching, in my honest opinion. You learn who the negative people are and you stay away from them. Our Instructional Coach always comments about how much enthusiasm and eagerness I show for the job, he has kind of said that it will change as the years go by. I hope not. If so, then its time for a change. I do generally stay happy, idealistic and generally love teaching. I LOVE my job! But I think I get frustrated with the extra-curricular that I am managing. When I look at my blog and most of the complaining and venting about my job, its the extra-curricular. I can give it up according to my union rep w/o risking my job, but I just feel funny about breaking a promise to children. I promised them this year. I desperately want to keep my promise.

Ooopps, back to the subject. Maintaining a positive attitude is easy in the world of teaching, in my honest opinion. You learn who the negative people are and you stay away from them. Our Instructional Coach always comments about how much enthusiasm and eagerness I show for the job, he has kind of said that it will change as the years go by. I hope not. If so, then its time for a change.

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