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EP100 What if my students don't like me and we don't connect? Overcoming the back-to-school teacher jitters

From Angela Watson's Truth for Teachers · Hosted by Angela Watson

2017-08-06·00:15:17

Episode summary

In this episode of Angela Watson's Truth for Teachers: The first day jitters are real, and most teachers have butterflies the night before. I think it's okay to embrace that a little bit: give yourself a set amount of time to do some productive worrying. But the best advice I can give is for you to shift your thinking to a different line of questions.

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The first day jitters are real, and most teachers have butterflies the night before. I think it's okay to embrace that a little bit: give yourself a set amount of time to do some productive worrying. But the best advice I can give is for you to shift your thinking to a different line of questions. When you get stuck on your own insecurities, focus less on believing in yourself and more on believing in your kids. That's what will empower you to transform lives . Listen in on this episode as I share how to change your thinking.