The planet beyond tired.
The start of a new teaching term is always killer. I knew I was going to be tired, because a) I'm still on a heavy amount of medicaton and b) going from a long holiday straight in to full tilt is never going to be an easy adjustment...but blimey o'riley!
My Monday and Tuesday time table is insanely heavy. On one hand this is a good thing, the day passes quickly and I really (mostly) enjoy the classes I have so I feel knackered but kind of content that it comes from good work.
On the other hand I can foresee burn out really easily if I'm not careful. I'm too tired to do much when I come home but I have to do planning/marking in to the evening because there's literally no free time in my day at work. I know I'll be able to have some relief if it gets too much. Work are very aware of the fact that this could be very hard for me. On the downside, that will transfer the pressure to someone else so...yeah.
I can do this though...I think!
My Monday and Tuesday time table is insanely heavy. On one hand this is a good thing, the day passes quickly and I really (mostly) enjoy the classes I have so I feel knackered but kind of content that it comes from good work.
On the other hand I can foresee burn out really easily if I'm not careful. I'm too tired to do much when I come home but I have to do planning/marking in to the evening because there's literally no free time in my day at work. I know I'll be able to have some relief if it gets too much. Work are very aware of the fact that this could be very hard for me. On the downside, that will transfer the pressure to someone else so...yeah.
I can do this though...I think!