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I had a really good day today. I was up super early and despite being very tired this morning I managed to get myself moving. I know once I get to work I am okay - it is just the getting moving and getting there in the mornings that continue to be a problem/
I helped out another teacher doing some extra marking today - she seemed quite tired and stressed and I had the time so it was no problem to do ...it actually helped me fill in some time as well so we both benefitted.
I had a class on my own again today for an hour and the kids were all really good - they just got on with their work and that made it so easy to supervise them. I barely had to do anything - helped a couple of kids with their work, kept a couple on track and talked to another few about what they were doing - that is an easy hour 
After school I checked in with the Assistant Principal and she asked how I was doing. I told her I had been really tired the last couple of weeks but feel better this week. She joked that it was the preps that had done that to me and I laughed - mainly because the preps really did exhaust me and she was not far from the truth. She followed that by saying that you would not know with how I have been going. She also said I am doing really well and that everyone is loving having me come into their classroom - that certainly gave me a little extra energy this afternoon. It is nice to hear that other teachers are benefitting from me helping them - it makes me feel like I am not only being respected but worthwhile and those are definitely things I have been lacking in my life for a long time.
I also talked today to another teacher about what I do on Wednesdays. She thought I had a day off so was surprised to hear I do so much. She is a really lovely teacher and I felt comfortable telling her - the great thing is she said that it is wonderful I am doing that for myself - especially because it has helped - and that more people need to look after their mental health especially in teaching. That was a big thing for me to confide in her but it was a good outcome so I am glad I did. I have no fears that she would use it against me or tell anyone else and that is another big thing for me.
One more day before the weekend but I am looking forward to tomorrow - how often have I been able to say that in the last few weeks - maybe the tide is turning a little 
