Whole Teacher » stress in education http://wholeteacher.com Inspiration and Resources for Balance Before Burnout Tue, 24 Apr 2012 17:28:20 +0000 en hourly 1 Go out with a sense of humor! http://wholeteacher.com/2009/10/go-out-with-a-sense-of-humor/ http://wholeteacher.com/2009/10/go-out-with-a-sense-of-humor/#comments Fri, 09 Oct 2009 21:05:51 +0000 Melissa http://wholeteacher.com/?p=290 Above all else: go out with a sense of humor.  It is needed armor.  Joy in one’s heart and some laughter on one’s lips is a sign that the person down deep has a pretty good grasp of life. – Hugh Sidney

 

In  October’s Whole Teacher Tidbots I suggested you spend more time with people who lift your spirits.  One of the characteristics that is often associated  with burnout is negative talk.

 

We all know someone who is challenging to be around because they are constantly complaining about how bad things are.  Sometimes it feels as though they could suck the life out of the room.  There is a very fine line between venting and just out right complaining.

 

Complaining can become a bad habit and seems to breed more negativity, as we seek proof to validate how bad we says thing are.  Remember we spoke of 100% responsibility in the last blog?  Complainers play a very real part in creating their own reality.

 

Next time you’re met with a difficult or frustrating situation, instead of complaining, try putting on your "suit of armor".  Finding humor in a situation will quickly shift your energy, and often improve the outcome.  It will also attract others who are looking for the positive.

 

Be the change you are looking for!








 

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