Second, make sure the students know what the consequences of misbehavior are. Be consistent and follow through. Most importantly, be fair. Don �t always pick on the smug jerks who challenge your authority. Just make sure they challenge your authority in English.

 

Third, be kind to yourself as so many others have already said. It sounds like you are suffering from burnout, which is not uncommon in teachers. Try not to beat yourself up for feeling bad about it (said the pot to the kettle ). You might even be depressed if you don �t enjoy non-teaching activities anymore. If that �s the case, talk to your doctor or think about counseling.

 

Think about talking with other teachers at your school, too. Ask them what has worked for them. You might gain some insight into some of your problems. At the very least, they will know what you �re going through.

 

Finally, you might also think about teaching a different age group. Maybe you could teach Business English to adults instead. I respectfully disagree with assam 35. Your years of teaching have not been wasted if you ultimately decide on another career. Any company that does business with English-speaking countries would find your bilingualism a real asset. Make a change if you really need to. You might go back to teaching someday even if you need some time away now.