“You” Statements

With the varied challenges teachers encounter throughout the year, they can, at times, get down about their choice of profession. It might be comments from an unfriendly parent or a critical colleague or a sense of not being able to resolve students’ problems. Being able to bounce back is critical to their well-being and sustainability in the profession. That’s where you statements help. To lift your spirits and remind yourself of what you have done well, develop a personal folder of notes, drawings, affirming phrases, and pictures that connote, “Hey, you’re doing a good job.”