I think I've hindered the development of emotional self-regulation skills. As their regulation skills got worse, I've had to cater more and more each year. I'm in the midst of trying to correct this by teaching self-regulation skills this semester. Let's see how it goes.

I have watched myself (and the education system as a whole) become overly focused on students' emotions which has led to: . Reduced Student Responsibility . By consistently catering to students' emotion. .

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Why was there an identity crisis? . Many are tying their abilities to those previous successes. The loss lead to questioning their self worth. My students are lacking resilience precisely because of their long history of wins. What did I do as a teacher?.

When facing adversity,.One typical emotional trap is. Deflation. It starts with a string of victories. Then an unexpected setback. Followed by disappointment. I see my students' overconfidence, .to the abrupt shift to failure, .and some experience an identity crisis.

I remember feeling prideful of my busy calendar. I equated a packed agenda with success. Wow, was I ever wrong.

This phone ban. Has been really effective so far at my school. HUGE difference.

I don't have to adopt problems as my own to be an effective listener. I can empathize or help them navigate without adopting them problem. It was a good reminder of how I can increase teacher effectiveness.

Watching Inside Out 2 had me squirming in my seat as I watched teen awkwardness. I managed to stop squirming once I told myself that. It's just something that all teens go through. And if students ask me for help. .

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I wonder how student time is spent these days?.I really wonder what their ratio is:. (checking marks on apps + talking about marks).VS. (doing work + thinking about academic concepts).

It was a display of poor self-regulation. We've transitioned from a world of the:.Survival of the fittest,.To survival of the focused.

Instead of traditional math tests,.I'm interviewing students' math. During one particular interview,.The students' watch buzzed. They stopped their thought process,. And checked their watch. Their inability to say "no" to a notification,.Is a sign of their ability to focus.

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Inspiring. I can't imagine how much work everyone puts in. And the depth to which these students attain in their science fair project.

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•Reduce sugar intake .• Overhaul my diet . The results? . Nothing short of transformative. My focus sharpened, energy levels soared, and productivity has improved. But what led to my prediabetes?.