Asking for direction is not a weakness or a means to failure. Just like David, this job left me restless and dissatisfied. I feel like I'm failing and my dreams of becoming a successful teacher are fading. This really made me question my desire to teach, but my love for children remains. While part of me wants to look for a new job, the other part of me wants to return in August to the same place where I felt stress, anxiety, failure, and just plain lost. I feel this way because I know that some are returnees and I miss them and love them as if they were my own. If I were to return, I've learned to not let things get so crazy and to take a step back to see what new strategies can be implemented. I also need to realize that my mental health is important and not ignore the signs of stress and