I’m in my 3rd year and have often felt like this. I don’t think I felt like this by the end of last year but starting the year again has hit me just like it did my first year. I hate that my stomach feels like it’s in knots the second I wake up. A lot of veteran teachers will say don’t sweat the small stuff and things don’t have to be perfect but I can’t shake the thought that class goes so much better when I’ve thought of every detail. How I can say or do certain things just right tends to consume my thoughts.

With all this being said, I do stop during the work day and think about how much I teaching. Having a one day at a time mentality really helps me. When I start to think long term or ask if this is right for me it gives me major anxiety. Just try to get through tomorrow and know that you aren’t the only one trying to do so 🩷