Understand the negativity bias

Human minds are built to be on alert for hazards at all times. This evolutionary result is how humans have survived for so long. It's well-intentioned, yet it can lead to overreactions from humans. Instead of focusing on life-threatening concerns, individuals focus on minor details.

There are some very significant systemic difficulties in schools that are leaving educators feeling demotivated and burned out. When you factor in emotions of guilt and internal pressure, it's nearly unbearable. People can begin to deal with their inner critic in adaptive ways when they are better able to notice it at work.