Happy Friday friends! I am on my LAST summer Friday of the year, so I am looking away from my daunting to-do list and enjoying a quiet morning with my coffee and my puppies. I have been thinking a lot about quote this week, so I thought I would share some of my favorite quotes that motivate me. I am a quote person, so the five that I list are just overall favorites, but I really am a person who searches for something that fits my mood. I hope you find these quotes helpful, or at least will motivate you to find your top five! 1. Ghandi This quote has been one of my favorites since high school. I used to have a ring with the quote engraved on it, and I was so sad when I lost it! To me, this quote speaks volumes and is a daily reminder of how I should live my life. I have always been a dreamer, and who wouldn't love to change the world?? If I want to have an impact, I must be the change. 2. Game Changer. Im not sure where this quote originated, but I first heard of. this concept a few years ago at the annual Missouri School Counselor Association fall conference. This thought has stayed with me the past few years, especially as I gain more experience in my field. I feel that it reminds me to go outside of my comfort zone, instead of staying stuck in "what we have always done". Change is the only thing that stays the same, so we might as well be apart of it instead of resisting it. 3. Humble & Kind. I am a sucker for simple statements, and this says a lot. I also use this quote when working with students, and it is a great way to integrate vocabulary with character and actions. I also feel like I need to keep this in mind as a professional working with colleagues. First and foremost we are all humans, and that is an important thing to remember, especially when we are asking a lot from people. 4. Stories I first came across this quote when I was in grad school, and I still believe this is the real reason I do my job. I like to read this quote when I get overwhelmed with my to-do list, or maybe when I feel like I have failed a student or a teacher. This quote helps me remember that I am there to listen and to support, and sometimes, that is the best gift I can give my students and colleagues. 5. Leadership and Positivity.
Positivity is quite the buzz word when it comes to education, and it is not just directed at students. We all know how hard it can be to stay positive, especially towards the end of the school year. Here's the thing: in education we all need to vent. Venting is ok and is necessary to keep our piece of mind. However, there is a different between venting and complaining, and the best thing you can do for your career is learn the difference and to practice it. I do not have all of the answers or strategies on how to do this, but I can guide to you some great resources I have used:
I hope you are enjoying what is left of your summer! Need some ideas to keep you busy for the rest of summer? Check out my post about how I become rejuvenated during the summer! Happy Friday!
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Happy Monday Everyone!
The weekend has come and gone so quickly again, but in Missouri the heat is here to stay. So to beat the heat, I am sticking to the indoors and working furiously on my curriculum maps. Stay tuned later this week for some sneak peeks! Curious on how I get started? Check out my post from last year on how I structured my curriculum maps for the entire year. I revise and revamp every year, because who doesn't find something new they love and want to bring it back the following year?? Summer is quickly drawing to a close for me, and this always leaves me feeling torn. Every day I start to spend a little bit more time thinking about the upcoming school year, and a little less time doing the fun summer activities. The strange thing is, I get SUPER excited thinking about the school year! I start to miss my colleagues, students, and even my office! Summer is the perfect amount of time for me to become rejuvenated and recompose my positive mentality. I feel so lucky that I get the opportunity to start over every year in my profession. I don't become motivated for every school year on my own. I use lots of different tools and resources! Here are a list of resources I have found this summer that have helped me refocus for the 2017-2018 school year:
What are some of the ways you get refocused for the school year? I would love to hear about them! Stay tuned for more details on a few of my resources listed above and how I will incorporate them into my school year! Happy Monday! |