420. Good Teachers Get Frustrated, Too

Have you ever snapped at your students, used a tone you immediately regretted, or gone home replaying one difficult moment over and over? You care deeply about your students, which is exactly why those moments can feel so awful. In Part 7 of the Impossible Standards series, Dr. Lori shares why losing your patience doesn't define you as a teacher, and what you can do next. In this episode, you'll learn: • How to recognize when frustration is building before you lose your patience • A simple pause strategy to help you respond more thoughtfully • How to repair a moment with students without removing the classroom expectation • Why stronger classroom routines can reduce repeated moments of frustration Resources Mentioned in This Episode: • Learn more about Dr. Lori's programs Listen now for practical ways to handle teacher frustration, repair difficult moments, and move forward with more confidence. Subscribe to Beginning Teacher Talk so you don't miss the next episode in the Impossible Standards series. Need to regain control of your classroom? Save your seat at Dr. Lori's new, free class: Save your seat at the tropical island virtual teacher retreat, where we'll talk about how to prevent challenging behaviors from derailing your entire day, even if you feel like you've already tried everything, you don't have admin support, and parents don't seem to care. Click here to save your seat! https://www.drlorifriesen.com/need-this Stay connected with us! Follow us on Instagram @beginningteachertalk Looking for quick, actionable PD? Visit our YouTube channel! Be sure to follow, rate, and subscribe to the Beginning Teacher Talk podcast so you never miss an episode. Warmly, Dr. Lori