What have my students taught me about myself...?

After thinking about this question over the last week, I have found that my students have taught me that I should have more confidence in them. I had been spoon feeding them over the past years, giving them information that they could have been discovering themselves. So I have now discovered that I should be more of a facilitator, not a preacher. Having the confidence that they can work it out themselves has been good for both me and my students. I can see how they feel after working it out for themselves, and it makes me feel good knowing that they can do this also.
A language class only works when students feel comfortable, and safe in the environment. There had been times in the past where i thought a strong approach would seem better, but after an understanding approach these days, it seems as though a mutual respect between us has been found. Students are approaching me with problems and my office hours actually are a lot busier than they once were. I see this as a positive sign that my students feel comfortable when approaching me more than before.
In saying that there were times when i was also a push over and corrected every little mistake in a students writing for them, these days, using my figure it out yourself approach, I merely point out the error and get them to figure out what is wrong by themselves.
I guess my students have taught me that there are times when understanding is needed and when a forceful approach is needed. In terms of the classroom atmosphere, getting the students to figure it out themselves installs a sense of belief that they can do it, and increase their confidence.