Handling Teacher Guilt: Are you being too judgmental of yourself?

Do you feel guilty when you get annoyed at a fellow teacher or student? Do you label yourself as “too judgmental” when, actually, you just want personal space?In this co-hosted episode, Joe and I unpack a teacher’s struggle with feeling “too judgmental” after her classroom space was taken over. We explore how what seems like simple annoyance can reveal critical needs. We describe how a teacher moved beyond self-blame to embrace her emotions as signals that allowed for more intentional, connected teaching.Listen now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.We discussPsychology of Boundaries: Why personal space in a busy classroom isn’t just a preference, it’s a psychological need.Reframing “Judgment”: Why we mislabel valid annoyance as a character flaw.Failure: How to view conflict as data instead of a disaster.Overcoming Self-blame: The power of asking for what you need rather than internalizing the problem.Beyond the classroom? You don’t have to be a teacher to enjoy this episode! Too many of us turn our legitimate annoyance against ourselves. Hearing how someone (who happens to be a teacher) reframed her negative experience into open-hearted understanding is good for everyone!Connect & ShareGot a story to share? Ever had a moment when you might have misunderstood your feelings? Leave me a voicemail at (413) 239-4158. Joe and I can unpack it confidentially in one of our episodes and maybe, maybe offer a different and helpful perspective!Support the Show: If this conversation resonated, please consider leaving a rating or review on your podcast app. Your feedback helps others find us.Get full access to the community: [www.teachingthroughemotions.com/subscribe]CreditsFounder and Host: Betsy BurrisCo-Host: Joe JohnsonProducer: Jullian Androkae of PodVisionAudience Development: Andreea Coscai of PodVisionMusic: Tom Burris/Jabbering Trout This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.teachingthroughemotions.com/subscribe