I have gotten a little better at finding balance. I really love my kindergarteners and it is hard not to put them first...and I am not really good at taking care of myslef but I am getting better. Today I left work at 5:30 (I usually stay until at least 6 on Fridays). I have always made my family a priority even now that my kids are adults I try hard to be available when they need me or just want to hangout. But my life is still not balanced. I need to make exercise a priority and to spend much more time reflecting. What do I like to do best? Read and write with kids!! I also love to cook/bake, take baths and read a good novel. I need to spend some more time on reflection and getting a little more organized.
I can't imagine the overload a principal could experience....especially now that they only have their GIS half time! Having a good discipline policy in place would be a must!!! Dealing with discipline continuously can really cut into the day. Also making sure you and your staff are all on the same page and have clearly defined expectations communicated would surely be beneficial. Lots to work on!!!
I need to work on organizing my life as well! I want to feel less stressed and I think organizing will help:)
ReplyDeletePerhaps a way to relieve stress can also be a way of taking care of yourself? It's so much easier to say than to do. You mentioned a love for cooking/baking. Do you feel more relaxed when cooking? Maybe in making more time for yourself, you can also de-stress :-)
ReplyDeleteYou are a hard working kindergarten teacher staying until 6 everyday! For some reason this year I seem to be staying until 5:30 everyday to finish this or that and staying ahead of the game but it's wearing me down. I haven't been able to find any exercise time and it's really making me depressed. I get depressed when I don't exercise. So the two of us need to make that time into our schedules so we can get it done!
ReplyDeleteI have been having the hardest time posting on others blogs, ok. Hope this works for the 5th time. Marci, I think you have such a big heart that you always put others first, However, for us to stay sane, we need days were we are 1st for rest, exercise, reflection, and a little fun,
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