I am always looking for ways to grow as an educator, so recently I joined an amazing Voxer “Power of Moments” book study group. It has been filled with rich discussions, encouraging words, and a wealth of ideas and new challenges. I have learned so much and tried new things, such as using Voxer and Flipgrid. I have met amazing educators across the country! Mostly, I have been challenged to reflect. I have been reflecting on my teaching, my beliefs, and my goals.

One of the topics that has come up in conversations is choosing one word for the year that can change your life. I have been reflecting for days on what this word might be for me. I know one thing I lack is balance, but whenever I have said I am going to have more balance in my life, they are usually just words. I know I need to eat healthier, exercise more, limit my coffee and diet soda intake…endless lists of things I need to do. Yet, New Year’s resolutions never work for me. I started thinking about why and realized that I never fully committed myself to the resolution. So….

The word I decided upon is COMMIT! People who know me, know I am very committed when it comes to my work, and that whenever I agree to be a part of something, (foundation work, church groups, leadership academy), I give more than 100%! This is different, this is a word to change my life.

Commit to making changes, big or small, one step at a time. Even if it is waking up five minutes earlier and doing some Pilates, or taking a longer afternoon walk, or drinking one extra glass of water a day.  Commit to writing once a week, to scrapbooking one Friday a month…baby steps. If I can commit to these small things, I know it will make a huge difference: more energy, strength, clarity, and yes, possibly balance!

Here is to a new year and a new me so that I can be the best me for my students!

#oneword2018

 

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