I am a woman who grew up in an environment of teachers, surrounded by them, and even most of there are my guardians. I saw tons of them preparing lesson plans, teaching materials, and practicing, too.

I grew up thinking I would become a teacher like them in that kind of environment, and it did happen today because I am now in pre-service. Despite knowing that profession, I still always feel nervous and think negatively about demonstration teaching.

This week is our schedule for the demo in Elective 2, and it is different because of the approach and the subject itself. The nervousness and anxiousness doubled during the preparation. I am the type of person who gets to think negatively before something happens.

When I competed at Palarong Pambansa, the country's biggest National Competition for athletes, as a medal contender, I felt so anxious to the point that I always got to comfort room and to the point of thinking the worst scenarios.

It is the same feeling when our demo teaching is nearing. With that, I made mistakes and forgot some things I needed to avoid because nervousness took over. However, this is already part of who I am despite my mom being a public school teacher.

After the demo teaching, I suddenly remember what I read in one of Confucius' teaching. Thanks to their historical dramas.

“The more a man meditates on good thoughts, the better will be his world and the world at large.” - Confucius.

It was explained as overthinking is a natural reaction of humans to anxiety and stress. This reaction can negatively affect other aspects of a person's life. In this quote, to achieve things, we humans must think good things. We should focus on the good because this will not only improve our lives but also others.