Butterflies on the First Day
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I admit it. I have butterflies. 
I'm grateful for the butterflies. I'm taking on new responsibilities this year. As I've worked through the past couple of weeks of work days, I've set on my goals. The focus for me this year will include: 1. Using my time wisely.
2. Being in the moment.
3. Listening.
I have a tendency to talk. A LOT. All the time...I want to listen more. When I talk a lot, I'm usually passionate about something, but I miss out when I'm talking. There's so much to learn by listening.
4. YOU MATTER. Check out Angela Maiers website. She has a YOU MATTER Manifesto.
These goals are important reminders for everyone, Michelle! It's so easy to get bogged down and forget why we're in this profession in the first place. Keeping Angela Maiers' "You Matter Mainfesto" front and center will be the reminder I need. Thanks for sharing! Have a wonderful year!
ReplyDeleteHappy First Day of School! You've made great goals - I know this will be a wonderful year for you. Thanks for sharing the TED Talk - I don't have time to watch it now, but I will definitely come back to it!
ReplyDelete#2 and #3 - I have to remember to do this this new school year. Thanks for the reminder, Michelle!
ReplyDeleteAlthough you are so busy, it's good to have thought through what's really important "before" the craziness begins, & returning to your own words plus Angela's will be such a good touchstone. Best wishes in your goals, Michelle, for you & for your students!
ReplyDeleteLove everything you say here. And YOU MATTER so much! Thank you for sharing your goals for the year. I know you will hold true to them!
ReplyDeleteLove your goals. It is so easy to get overwhelmed by all that we need to do that we sometimes forget to breathe.
ReplyDeleteThose are stellar goals to have for the school year. And, yes, YOU do matter!
ReplyDeleteHere's to a wonderful year! Ryan is so excited, you were the first teacher he spoke about this afternoon!
ReplyDeleteUsing my time wisely needs to be on my list as well! Perhaps I needed a gentle reminder...? Hope this will be a great year!
ReplyDeleteI love the message of You Matter and I hope you hear the echo right back at you! Enjoy your first week...we are close to ending week number four!
ReplyDeleteI absolutely love that you set goals and that you remember what is truly important, YOU! Enjoy the year.
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