The little things.

So as you all know I’ve been struggling a bit again. The easing of restrictions has made me feel a bit anxious especially with the rise in cases. Also feeling like I’m going nowhere in life has also really impacted me and I’ve not had too many reasons to smile.

Work has always been important to me and this week has reminded me of why I do my job. A lot of my work is based around intervention work and helping children manage their feeling and emotions (ironic considering it’s something I can struggle with). However, this week, after a few weeks of not sure that what I’m doing is working has proven it does work. I’ve had children asking where I am so that they can work with me and tell me how they use different techniques to help. This has worked from year two all the way up to year six.

I’ve had the children I work with in year six thank me for helping them, which is huge for year six children at the best of times. Year two have told me I’m ten thumbs up and better than golden time. It’s just a reminder that there are ways not only to help children but to also show that it works. I’ve been very worried that none of it was working and I would be told that there was not a space for me anymore in the job that I love.

I’ve also been reminded this week of why it is so important to laugh and use the wicked sense of humour that I have. This was during a late training session where I definitely embraced my inner child. So all in all a good week which has been full of reminders and has definitely put me back into a better place.

This is all a journey and all journeys have bumps in the road. It’s just about getting over the bumps and continuing that journey, not just coming to a stop.

As always stay safe and look after each other.