Hi to talk about school College Algebra causing anxiety.

Could school be causing me anxiety because I think it is? I've had a month off and I need to get
back into the swing of things. Getting up at 6 am tommorrow morning so I need sleep. I need to know if
I will do well in Algebra. Well see.

Hi guoi,

I think going back to anything after an extended time away is tough. I have been teaching for years, and still get a little nervous and unsure when I return after my semester breaks!

It is the fear of the unknown, and the acticipation of 'what ifs' that get ya. I am sure that after the first day is over you will feel better.

I am sure that you will rock your math courses, just stay positive and confident...you have made it this far, and you will continue to succeed I'm sure:)

Post back and let us know how your first day back went.

BTW...I used to put little notes in my kids lunches the first day of school, so here's on for you...

You will do great, do your best and Have Fun!!!

Scaredy Cat (lol, almost wrote mom!!!)

Here's on for you awty;)

I luuuuuvvvvssss awty...I hope she has a great day and realizes how much more awesome she makes the world by just being her!

S.C.

Thanks Scaredy Cat. :) I rocked the other math course with a 95% in the class. But Algebra is something different than other General Math. I love you all! It gets hard getting back.

Well done on realizing your trigger and facing the old fears, and moving on!

I am hoping that the person who caused you trouble in previous years is now gone...or at least you don't cross paths anymore?

I know that it is hard to deal with mean spirited people while in school, but it does build up character and strength to deal with things later on in life. It actually does get a whole lot easier as people tend to grow up, but there are always 'those people' to contend with in the workplace, ect...

I know that you will do well in your courses, because you are concerned about it. That means that you will put in the effort, and that is what it takes to succeed!

Keep up the hard work, and keep posting...we will support you along the way!

High fives!
S.C.

Wow! That guy sounds like a piece of work...growling? Seriously, is he in college or 3rd grade!

Well I am glad that you are able to avoid him, and good riddance right?

So what I meant by the comment about dealing with problem people is this: There are always going to be people in life that cause problems for others. You can't change that fact...and you will encounter them over and over. At work, in your social life...even your family!

Since you can't change them, you have to work on your skills as an adaptable person to successfully live with these individuals. That is not to say that you are a doormat, or accept the bullying...but rather find ways to make the situation with this person tolerable for yourself.

My youngest daughter had a terrible teacher in school one year. She said mean, negative things in the classroom, yelled at some students, and rewarded/punished kids according to their test scores, not their willingness to try. She was actually fond of my daughter (straight A student), but the overall class vibe was bad! My husband and I ultimately decided to stick it out for the school year and took this as an oppurtunity to teach our daughter about the 'difficult people' in life...rather than rescue her from the situation. We knew that this experience would teach her that life sometimes matches you up with negative, mean-spirited people, and you have to learn to deal.

You had trouble with this guy at school, and it caused you anxiety...but because of that you have grown as a person...learned skills to beat the anxiety, and you will be stronger and ready if and when a similar situation in the future comes up:)

I hope that you have a fun rest of the long weekend!

Talk to you soon,
S.C.