How do you handle burn out and the feeling that you are doing nothing right and always criticized?

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That's really tough, I'm so sorry you're going through this. Honestly what helps me with both is meditation. It takes my mind out of what I'm doing and really helps put things in perspective. After having done it for years now, I find that I'm able to focus a lot better and I'm not as concerned about what others think - truly. I've felt the same many times in my life, and it's awful. My heart goes out to you. You have to take time out for yourself and take good care of yourself. And don't worry about not doing anything right - I doubt that is true. It just shows that you care a lot about what you do, and that's a good thing. You got this!

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Thanks. It’s only my fourth year and I feel like it’s my first year all over again.

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I focus on the students. Even on the worst day there is usually one good moment- sometimes its realizing they're listening/learning...sometimes it is just that they're so weird you have to laugh.
I count it a blessing that you have a chance to work with so many kids- at least one can help you feel a little better!

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I feel the same way like no matter what I am not good enough and everyone always says how perfect they are. I really am trying to take time for myself on the weekends to just relax and not think about school. I am having the same issue you are and have myself I am a bad teacher. Someone just gave me the advice to rise above them

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