Teachers, Here’s How to Survive October (and Beyond)

Part Two: Who You Choose to Surround Yourself With

October is a tough month for teachers, no doubt. And now, more than ever, while we are in one of the toughest years ever for teachers and plates are piled ridiculously high, who you spend time with at work matters. It matters more than you realize — think about the talk you hear in the office, in your planning room, during lunch — is it lifting you up or making you feel worse?

You are how you spend your time — and who you spend it with. If you spend your “free” time…