Anxiety vs. Career

So, I have a lot of pressure on me right now because my parents are really trying to get me to figure out what I want to do with my life, occupation wise. This is my last year before I get my associates degree and after that it’s time for me to move on to get my bachelor’s degree. The only thing is, I’m having a lot of trouble figuring out what I want to do. I kind of want to be an English teacher, but I’m worried that my anxiety will interfere with that, or any career I choose for that matter. I just don’t want to pick a job that I don’t even like, and am too scared to go to everyday. So, my question is, how do I get my anxiety do not interfere with my future work? And if I do end up becoming a teacher, do you think as time goes on, my anxiety will calm down? Thanks.

asked September 15, 2013

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Morgan

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One of my favorite English teachers once told me that she felt this pit in her stomach before meeting her new class every single time. I couldn't believe it, because she was so active and exuberant, but she explained she had great anxiety over it, and the reason why it always calmed down, was that in time, she got to know her class, for the individuals they were, and not the mass-of-people that seemed scary at first.

I can't guarantee it's always like that, but I think her story is true of other teachers who deal with anxiety too. It's often a matter of perspectives :) If you otherwise feel like you'd be a good educator, you should definitely go for a teaching career :)

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Alvana

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if you are doing what you love, your passion, nothing, not even anxiety will get in the way ! .....when it comes to your heart's passion, anxiety does not stand a chance.

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Robin

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