It has been a tough couple of weeks. Weeks that teachers can really understand and empathize. It has been an awakening that it was time to find the balance. Finding the balance meant saying no to some things, putting aside ideas, getting up from the computer, and taking a brief break from blogging.
Teaching is a job that consume you if you let it. It is a job that you never really can say you are caught up and finished with everything. Deadlines are always looming, email always trickling in, and tons of hours are put in outside of contract hours.
So as these looming facts and realities peeked their heads at me, I had to slow down and take a breath. Take time for my family. Take time to help my boys build friendships. Take time to rest and recover from long challenging days. Tonight I took some time for my family, walked out at a reasonable hour, and let the work stay at work! I am thankful I did because I feel refreshed and energized. I will make it 2 more days before a well deserved break.
I hope you are striving for that balance as well and finding those moments to help you make it through the long days and weeks. May your last 2 days this week be wonderful!
Wednesday, November 20, 2013
Balance
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Thank you for the reminder that it's okay to just stop and breathe. I often forget that and get myself entirely too worked up over things. Even after 16 years I haven't truly learned that no matter how much I do, it won't ever really be finished with everything that I need to do. I am thankful for a week's vacation to relax and rejuvinate! Happy weekend to you!
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Thank you Alison. In our field we are such driven go-getters that we do have to remind ourselves to slow down and stop. My co-worker always reminds us what one of her friends says, "If you died tonight, they would just replace you tomorrow. Take care of yourself." Sounds harsh, but it is somewhat true. We need to take care of ourselves so we can keep doing what we love. Have a great weekend and Happy Thanksgiving to you!
DeleteSometimes it is so hard to stop and remember that this is a job...not our entire life. It is often hard for me to find that balance. Thanks for the reminder! Have a wonderful Thanksgiving with your family! (I'm a bit jealous that you get the whole week off!)
ReplyDeleteThis is our second year with the whole week off. I am glad we made the switch. This year though, it meant, no days off since Labor Day. The kids had 1 day off in October. It has been a very long stretch, everyone was more than ready for this break! Teachers were probably more excited. hope your 2 days next week are full of fun and you have a fantastic break from there.
DeleteI needed this reminder. The fact that it will never all be done is something I am still trying to figure out how to deal with. I am glad that I love what I do, but sometimes it can take a toll on me simply bc my personality makes it really hard to walk away from something that isn't "finished". I am looking forward to these next few days to spend with family - I will try not to let the week ahead hover over me. Have a very happy Thanksgiving!!
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