Comments on: 7 ways for teachers to beat the Sunday blues

By: Erin

Erin — Sun, 21 May 2017 23:15:44 +0000

In reply to Justin. I do this,too. I can relax more on Friday & arrive on Monday feeling a bit more in control

By: Justin

Justin — Sun, 26 Feb 2017 04:47:19 +0000

In reply to Candis. My solution has been to use Thursday to plan for the following week. As a middle school teacher, I know how things are ending for the week enough and don't feel the voice of Weekend calling for me. I have dealt with some anxiety on Thursday mornings, but I get to enjoy Friday and truly forget about school for the weekend (unless I decide to set aside a couple hours to grade). I wouldn't do it any other way if I had the choice because I need separation for sanity!

By: Lauralee

Lauralee — Sun, 22 Nov 2015 19:08:30 +0000

I’m returning to work full-time in April, and I’m dreading these feelings. I know them so well.

By: Angela Watson

Angela Watson — Sat, 24 Oct 2015 20:32:33 +0000

In reply to Jason.

I think as far as having interest in the subject you teach…it’s important to keep going to conferences, reading books, looking for ideas online, etc. so that you have new and innovative ideas to bring back to the classroom. It’s easy to burn out when you don’t have anything that’s new (to you) and exciting (for you) to teach. Many times your enthusiasm for trying something different comes across to the kids and then they’re more engaged, too. 🙂

By: Jason

Jason — Sun, 11 Oct 2015 23:22:34 +0000

For me, I’ve had so many negative experiences with students disrespecting me over the last three years. I’ve been poisoned and picked on through the wolf-pack mentality of the children who didn’t like me (this was last year and still I feel the effects this school year- some students didn’t want to be in my class and dropped 🙁 ). That is the main reason why I feel anxious about work on Sunday evenings.

I’m also thinking about going to the psych ward. I still enjoy my job, but I’ve also lost some interest in the subject I teach.How does one continue to have interest day in and day out? That and the disrespect have worn me down.

By: Angela Watson

Angela Watson — Fri, 25 Sep 2015 20:50:09 +0000

In reply to Caitlin. Caitlin, I'm going to be talking about this on an upcoming podcast episode (Where Can a First Year Teacher Really Cut Corners?) I hope it's helpful for you! You might also want to check out the new 40 Hour Workweek Club (link at the top of this page.) Having the support of other teachers as you learn to work more efficiently could be just the thing you need! Hang in there. It's going to get better!

By: Caitlin

Caitlin — Wed, 23 Sep 2015 01:53:08 +0000

Thank you for this. I am a first year teacher, and I am really stuggling. I’m used to being the best at everything I do. I’ve literally never failed at anything, and having my own classroom makes me feel like a failure on a daily basis. I can never be as perfect as I want to be or get everything done that needs to be done, and it is extremely hard for me to accept that it’s okay to not be perfect or finish all the work. I’ve even had to start taking anti-depressants because it’s become so overwhelming and hopeless to me. It’s nice to know that even veteran teachers get stressed on Sundays and dread the upcoming week from time to time. I had a great cooperating teacher when I did my student teaching, and I am working at the same school with her again this year. She has been really great about trying to keep me from focusing too much of my life on school. She even forced me to go to a dance class with her after school. I will be adding some of your tips to the ones she has given me, and hopefully I can get to a point where I don’t feel so stressed ALL the time.

By: Geralyn Dries

Geralyn Dries — Sun, 20 Sep 2015 23:19:32 +0000

After almost 35 years in education l have retired,but can truly relate to this article.Sometimes l miss the job,but l do not miss the bag of student work that resided in my car. I came to resent it.Finally,even after trying many of these tips ,l had to give up my career due to exhaustion and health concerns. Now l need to find something else ,but will use many of these strategies when l do.

By: Candis

Candis — Sun, 20 Sep 2015 21:09:43 +0000

In reply to Giulie. My students don't leave until 4:15 and the school closes shortly thereafter. It's difficult to get things done on a Friday night and Saturdays are always so busy. Then, before you know it, Sunday rolls around and the stress sets in.

By: Janet

Janet — Sun, 20 Sep 2015 20:06:23 +0000

Most of my department (English) has Silent Sustained Reading on Mondays for All of our classes. Makes going in on Monday threatening, it promotes sustained reading and gives me my weekends back. I spend about 15 min modeling good reading behavior and the other time doing any work I need to get ready for the week. My students are told ahead of time so they know when I switch gears it is for their benefit. Has been wonderful.