by Joe A. Martin, Jr. Ed.D.
A fellow teacher recently wrote me concerning her negative work environment. At her wits end, she asked for any suggestions on how she could keep herself motivated in spite of the “toxic environment” in which she found herself surrounded. Below is my response to her dilemma:
As for your concern about the work environment you're in, I can definitely relate. I too was in a similar environment. Unfortunately, you only have a few options -- either you can choose to leave the work environment for greener pastures; you can look to change the work environment from within; or you can sit back and wait for the work environment to change on its own.
Personally, if I can't physically leave (i.e., change environments), I concentrate on what I CAN control, which is my own attitude within the environment. Although it's easier said than done, you have to generate your own joy and inspire your own change. That task alone is a difficult one, but one you have to come to grips with. Waiting on others to change is futile and a waste of valuable energy on your part.
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