As teachers, we have an awful lot of responsibilities. We are held to a higher standard because we choose to work with children. Often, teachers work more hours than most with little monetary compensation or recognition.
Sometimes, it is hard to really focus on the positive when we have so much on us as teachers and as Americans – a faulty economy, NC Wise, new writing assessments, required meetings and trainings, cuts in budget, construction at work, days when the heat does not work or works too well, or a 401K that significantly drops every quarter.
It is easy to find our way into negativity, but I have found the best way to break myself of this mentality is to look around me, take a deep breath, and think about how lucky I am.
I know that what you do is not easy, but I am so thankful that you care enough to find new avenues to reach our students, you tutor after school, you take time to build personal relationships with our kids, and you have chosen a life of service.
I have many personal blessings. I have a mother who is a breast cancer survivor, two healthy boys, and a loving husband. We have a roof over our heads and food on the table in a really tough economy. I have family friends who love my boys and really enjoy them. And I have a job to which I am dedicated and personally invested to make a difference in this world.
I am blessed and lucky to be able to work with teachers who spend long hours because they want to help children. I am blessed to work with Principals of vision who keep loving children in spite of their challenges. I am overjoyed to see new National Board Certified teachers and the large number of teachers continuing their personal education in addition to maintaining a classroom.
I challenge you this week and next to think about the following 3-2-1 activity for yourself.
Three things for which I am thankful…
Two things I can do for others less fortunate than I…
One thing I need to work on for myself…
This simple reflection gave me great insight into how foolish it is to waste energy on those things that don’t matter, but to exert my energy on those I love and on those who need what I can offer.
Happy Thanksgiving!
I hope you have an opportunity to spend time with those you love and reflect on life’s greatest gifts.
Sometimes, it is hard to really focus on the positive when we have so much on us as teachers and as Americans – a faulty economy, NC Wise, new writing assessments, required meetings and trainings, cuts in budget, construction at work, days when the heat does not work or works too well, or a 401K that significantly drops every quarter.
It is easy to find our way into negativity, but I have found the best way to break myself of this mentality is to look around me, take a deep breath, and think about how lucky I am.
I know that what you do is not easy, but I am so thankful that you care enough to find new avenues to reach our students, you tutor after school, you take time to build personal relationships with our kids, and you have chosen a life of service.
I have many personal blessings. I have a mother who is a breast cancer survivor, two healthy boys, and a loving husband. We have a roof over our heads and food on the table in a really tough economy. I have family friends who love my boys and really enjoy them. And I have a job to which I am dedicated and personally invested to make a difference in this world.
I am blessed and lucky to be able to work with teachers who spend long hours because they want to help children. I am blessed to work with Principals of vision who keep loving children in spite of their challenges. I am overjoyed to see new National Board Certified teachers and the large number of teachers continuing their personal education in addition to maintaining a classroom.
I challenge you this week and next to think about the following 3-2-1 activity for yourself.
Three things for which I am thankful…
Two things I can do for others less fortunate than I…
One thing I need to work on for myself…
This simple reflection gave me great insight into how foolish it is to waste energy on those things that don’t matter, but to exert my energy on those I love and on those who need what I can offer.
Happy Thanksgiving!
I hope you have an opportunity to spend time with those you love and reflect on life’s greatest gifts.
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