I Can Do This!
I’ve been at this teaching gig for a few years now. And one thing that never ceases to amaze me is exactly how much there is to get done in the spring! Everything from solos to learn for Solo and Ensemble Contest to organizing the Talent Show Fundraiser. The sheer amount of things to get done is sometimes overwhelming. When this feeling of getting pulled into the abyss of forgetfulness begins to overcome me, there are 2 things I tell myself.
1. This only lasts for about 4 weeks and then things will calm back down. The end is in sight. Do not say everything you are feeling. You’ll regret it later. Smile and think about May!
2. I NEED to look over my list of expectations. There are only so many minutes in my day/class period. I can’t get everything done. When this is over for the year I WILL sit down and eliminate something that is not serving it’s useful purpose anymore.
Then I take a deep breath and go about my daily business. Keep chipping away at the list of things to do. As long as I keep at it the list WILL get smaller. I can do this. I’ve done it before. It will pay off for my students for me to persevere.
