Making Choices

     Everyday you have the choice to wake up and make good decisions. I however, seem to really lack the ability to make the correct ones. My child will always come first in any situation, but I just cannot seem to say no to other obligations without hurting peoples' feelings. 

    Setting boundaries is one aspect of teaching I need to truly focus on. I set exceptional boundaries with my students, but with my peers I need to stand up. A great example of this is anytime I'm asked to do extras. I try to say no, but somehow end up getting assigned duties anyway. Before children I didn't care to help out and spend endless hours volunteering, but now I only get a few hours a day with Taylor. I also cannot afford to pay for a sitter. It's anywhere from $50 to $85 each and every time. This is eating away at my monthly budget. 

Set Boundaries: 

1. "I cannot help out because I cannot afford to pay a sitter" 

2. I'm sorry, but I really don't have an option for childcare beyond school hours. 

3. I live too far away to really stay until 8:45. That puts me getting home past 9:45. 


    Maybe these statements will be more clear. I feel bad having to even sit and plan this out. Any suggestions? 

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