Feel underprepared for my work

In September I started a new work as a Lecturer in an University. I know I am underprepared to do my job. I am under provation for three years and I am afraid I won’t be able to pass my probation period. I know some of the material I have to teach but not much for the next semestre. I need to do research but I do not have the statistical skills. I feel very insecure and the problem is that I feel stressed all the time. The stress makes me very inffecient with my time, very tired, very ovelwhealmed, I have nightmares and can’t rest and feel quite uncomfortable with a heavy weight all the time. I don’t want to quit my job but I don’t want to be in this state of mind all the time while I get better at what I have to do.

 

 

 

Answer:

notice what is happening for you:

C: I am a lecturer at a University

T: I won’t be able to pass my probation period.

F: stressed

A: don’t do research, don’t prepare for next semester, not efficient with my time, doubt myself

R: I create more evidence that I won’t pass

Have compassion for yourself, change is hard for the brain. Notice that underneath all of this is a belief that you SHOULD know how to do everything in a new job. Is that true? What if the goal isn’t to be perfect on day 1, but just to learn and get better as you go.

What would you who has continued at the University in 10 years tell you today? See what comes up as you ponder this and create an intentional model that feels good. Bring back any questions for more coaching.