Heading back to school? How many emotions will you admit to having?
The first day of school is a jumble of emotions for everyone. For students, parents, teachers, school staff, and even pets! Apprehension, excitement, nervousness, dread, joy, love, disappointment, enthusiasm, and on and on.
But we aren’t all excited to show all the emotions we’re feeling. We tell ourselves to put on a brave face and be positive.
It’s true that the students in our care need positivity. Unsure themselves, they need support and encouragement. But there’s a way to be honest with them, to show that we’re all complex and feel the full range of human emotions.
That’s why I love so much the post Mandy made on our @RockfordChoirs Instagram, acknowledging the mix of emotions we carry.