Where in the world has 2015 gone?? I swear time flies by TWICE as fast when you have kiddos running around the house. :) Exciting, but way too fast.
I love starting a new year, though. Time to clean, rearrange, repaint the kitchen (not the smartest choice before Christmas, but it is done), and think about what I need to improve on. I love this linky because I really want to focus on my school life improvements. And I love my ladies at the Primary Punchbowl and others I follow on social media because I KNOW I can be a better teacher with their help! :)
After looking over reading scores before break, I've decided to incorporate some chapter books into my high reading groups. I usually try to do the the last nine weeks, but I have some super duper readers this year! And they are flying through the Journeys stories with ease. I use my close reading units I make for TPT with our themes of the month, but I might bring more of those out, too. I guess this is a good problem to have?? :)
My next resolution is to surround myself with positive co-workers. It's hard to avoid those Debbie Downers (you know who they are...) but if they ruin a good mood, turn around!
I think everyone knows how drained they are after school. I look at the treadmill like it's the devil in disguise. Hahaha, and even if I had energy, I still have to make dinner and go through my daughter's homework, etc. BUT, there is a BUT, I know that I will feel better after I make myself get on that thing. Three times a week! I can do this!!
The last one, and very important one, STOP stressing over TPT stuff!! If I'm on a roll, I create a mindset that I cannot stop working on it. If I don't have anyone share my pin, I get bummed out. And don't even mention getting a lower than 4.0 score on a product....STOP THE MADNESS!!!
I need to learn to take a deep breath and know that THIS part of my life is not my profession, it is merely a hobby. I cannot let it stress me out more than I already am. It is a BLESSING that I am grateful to be able to do, I don't want to ruin the moments... :)
Happy 2016 everyone!!!
Definitely find your own Positive People Club! I hate being brought down to the negative. Bloggers are always fun to bring you back up your your happy place!
ReplyDeleteHi Meg, thanks for linking up with us. I love all your resolutions. You are SO right about TpT. Sometimes I can get overwhelmed especially with all the social media and I tend to stress myself out. We can help each other stay focused and not stress. :) Have a great start to your year.
ReplyDeleteGreat resolutions! I agree about the negative people at work. I am so thankful we several new teachers at my school this year and for the first time in a long time our entire group is upbeat and excited and passionate and it makes such a difference in the total feel at school. I also have exercise on my list. I agree, it is tough to get started, but I will feel so much better once I do it. Wishing you a fantastic 2016!
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