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The "juggling act" that I am used to can be a stressor. I react well to the curve balls that come with being a mother to three small children pretty well. It can get tricky when something else goes wrong, such as computer trouble, car/traffic issues, illnesses, etc. It is these unplanned events that can potentially throw me for a loop. I generally have a resilient attitude and figure "it will all work out" most of the time. A sentiment that was handed down by my father.
When I was reading this module I found myself in it.
I do have three kids, I have full-time job in the hospital from 9am to 5 pm and evening instructor from 6pm.
I do it since 2003.
The only thing I believe it's only make ot more organized' good looking, love life helpful at work,knowledgable for students and inspiration for all three roles.
You are an a graet example for your kids, for your coworkers and definitely for the students.
I like what I do through the day' every day ,and many years.
I can relate to the all the things you speak about, unfortunately I do not always have a resilient attitude towards things that happen in my life even though I know you just have no control over some events that happen in life. The "unplanned" would totally side track my life. I used to get so stressed out when something came up that ruined the flow of my PLANNED schedule, I literally would feel like giving up on whatever I was trying to accomplish. Now, I learned to be flexible. I have accepted that "curve balls" happen in life. When I start feeling the stress from these events I just remind myself I cannot control everything and I just start going with the flow instead of fighting what I can't win. Fighting and stressing out only left me stagnant.
Having had to deal with illness in my family has kept my stress level to an extreme. Consequentially, I have daily medications to deal with arithmia and high blood pressure. Being able to share these troubles with an administrator has been helpful; however, not all administrators lack a soundingboard ear. That is not helpful in the least. In depth knowledge of the subject matter to be shared with students lessens some of the at-work stresses and this helps to leave some of the at-home stresses in neutral while teaching. Losing one self in the teaching provides a welcome, temporary refuge. Love what you do! To whom much has been given, much is expected.
I can relate to the stressors you stated. I am mother of two and the primary source of transportation for them. I find it stressful to keep work and family separated at times. Everything goes smoothly until something new gets thrown in the mix. As long as there is time to plan out the alternative, life continues smoothly. The difficult time with quick, last minute changes. I like your attitude and I generally have the same attitude.
I have a very similar story. I used to work in the field and never had to take work home with me. Now I have at least 2-3 hours of work to do, as you stated, "after work." Sometimes this leaves a bad taste with my husband. Some weekends, I literally put off work til Monday, just to be able to have that personal time with him. Then, Monday comes, and I am working twice as hard through the week. I am doing a lot to be able to separate these 2 worlds; some days I do better than others.
I too have to balance being a mother and provider. Sometimes the excitement of having a lot to do keeps me motivated but at other times it is completely overwhelming. I find that if I stay organized at home and at work, I feel better about all of the task to do. If either work or home becomes cluttered things seem to pile up. So as long as I stay somewhat organized things seem to flow a lot smoother.
This is an area I am struggling with as a new educator. I did clinical dental hygiene for over 20 years and never had to take work home with me. Now I have at least 2 hours of work to do at home "after work"!
I ejoy the multiple roles of wife , mother ,teacher, nurse, director, practioner!This feeds my soul.I am a firm believer of make stress your friend, let it motivate and inspire, get you off your blessed assurance and perform.Fly high, perform well under pessure and go for it.you miss 100 percent of the shots you don't take.rock on, build faith follow Jesus and serve Him alone, nothing but great things can come from a life of service to the King of Kings.
Thomas, It sounds like you are the rock that the rest of your family can count on. On one hand, that puts you in a good position. On the other, it's a lot of responsibility and at a guess, quite stressful at times. You might try introducing your family to some healthy coping mechanisms in addition to sharing. These could be good outlets for when you are not around and could lighten your load.
Dr. Melissa Read
My sister is an instructor as well. With her and my mom, every little life crisis is a major problem. Always drama and crying. I get stressed as well but I try to place everything into perspective so I respond to situations in as calm and reasonable manner as is possible.
Maritza, It sounds like you face a lot of stress daily, yet you are quite resilient. Some people say that it is not the stress in life that defines us, but how we choose to manage through it. Sounds like you are managing quite well.
Dr. Melissa Read