If you’ve had a bad day recently—or even a string of bad days—you’re not alone. It’s important to find ways to nurse yourself back to mental health when necessary.

Equally important, though, is knowing what not to do.

Start by avoiding the five common mistakes below, which can make a bad day even worse.

Apparently the title translates to, “After Class, Come Find Me”

See Me After Class is now available in China through China Youth Press.

While the majority of your fellow teachers are outstanding citizens, most schools contain a few reminders that carrying a “#1 Teacher!!!” mug doesn’t make it true. Here are descriptions of some of the difficult colleagues who might be roaming your hallway, advice on how to handle them, and a few tips to ensure that you aren’t the difficult one.

Here are some reasons work may be eclipsing your personal life, along with some tips for maintaining balance.

1. After 3 years, 1/3 of new teachers leave the field; after 5 years, almost half of new teachers have left. (Source: U.S. Department of Education)

2. In inner city schools, 1/2 of new teachers quit within 3 years. (Source: U.S. Department of Education)