After winter always comes spring

The interviewee was a teacher in a primary school in a small village. The school is managed by the Association (unlike typical public schools, by local government), but it is still a public school.

The pandemic time was not an easy time, however, I tried to manage this time carefully and consciously. When I was leading classes with my kids online, I stayed in one place, trying not to distract myself, until the lessons were over. I was focusing only on this one task and my job.

Fortunately, I didn’t experience any serious health or psychological issues. It was just problems with tired eyes, but I tried to rest at night and sleep a sufficient amount of time.

Unfortunately, we, as teachers, didn’t get any help from the school management, but I think it was also a difficult time for them. It was an unexpected situation for all of us and the management didn’t have time to prepare. We had to lean on ourselves as peers.

I found a way to prevent burnout. I read interesting books and spend a lot of time outside, walking and breathing fresh air. I also found some positive aspects of spending time at home. I didn’t waste time driving to work and back.

My tip for this time was to make a task list for the next day, to get organized better in loads of activities.

That time we experienced various strange situations, but none particularly funny got stuck in my head.

What I think is that we always have to see the world in a positive way and take from what we experience only good things. I think I learned a lot about myself during this time. I became more patient, and appreciated more the free time outside and carrying about myself.

After winter always comes spring!

Date: 25.09.2023
Organisation: Szkoła POdstawowa w Poskwitowie