It is very nice that you are in line with one of the most sought after professions in the world…teaching. As a teacher you have to develop a positive outlook which will inspire you to continue your teaching vocation. Though you face a lot of challenges as you go along with your life as a teacher you have to enjoy it meaningfully and fruitfully.
In creating a positive outlook in teaching you need to consider a lot of ideas. Simply, you have to equate yourself with the optimistic reasons why you are in this profession of educating the youth and various kinds of learners.
Think that your work is worthy. As a teacher, you have to consider that your work has a meaning. It is a job that is considered very useful in the society for you educate the youth who will be the builders of the future.
Think that you are rendering services. As a teacher, you are also serving which means that you are teaching because you want to facilitate the learning of your students. You are doing it because you want to develop their potentialities for their own benefits.
Think that you are being admired. As a teacher, people extend their admiration and reverence to you. It is a real pleasure with humility that people look up to you as an exemplary figure in the community as well as in the society.
Think that you are well-respected. As a teacher, it is very complimenting that people respect you due to your profession. Teachers are well-respected and highly regarded for possessing remarkable personal and professional attributes.
Think that you are being imitated. As a teacher, you are being an example to all. People most especially the young ones emulate your good examples and they even imbibe them in their lives. They keep on considering teachers as their great models.
Think that your words influence others. As a teacher, whatever you say may have the power to influence others. The words coming from the teachers may instruct and may have an impact on others. They may guide and lead the learners to attain various activities.
Think that you touch lives. As a teacher, you are touching the life of every individual most especially the youth. You tend to inspire them through your actions and the way you deal with them.
Think that you care and love people. As a teacher, you are caring and loving your students and that is a good accomplishment. This will create on you a positive feeling and outlook in life.
By: Mrs. Victoria R. Llaguno | Teacher II | Orani National High School – Parang-Parang | Parang-Parang, Orani, Bataan