This summer, I have taken a lot of time to do some
self-care. I define self-care, as doing things that give attention to you, physically,
emotionally, or mentally. I really had an emotion filled year and many of those
emotions were very heavy. Last year, I
found myself being broken down because I did not take the time to build myself
up. I was unhappy with the fact that I was overstaffed, placed in a school I
was unfamiliar with, that I was dealing with several unsupportive people in my
life.
I have decided that I did not like the way that I was
dealing with life last year and I know for sure, that I do not want to go back
to that place. It was super unhealthy
for me to fold into myself, to not talk about what I was going through, and to
not take time to do things for me. Well, I’m over that and I realize that I
need to take care of me first, in order to do for others. I think as teachers, we often find ourselves
just running on a motor and doing things that we know need to be done. It is
very easy to get lost in the hustle and bustle of dedicating ourselves to the
success of our students, both academically and mentally. I cannot stress enough
to you, the importance of taking care of you, so that you can be in tip top
shape to change lives. Very cliché, I know but it still rings true. So, enjoy yourselves
over this break. Do something that you have never done or just do something
that you know will bring you joy.
I am hoping to return to school refreshed and ready to learn
the ropes of 4th grade. I am very excited to be branching out into
new territory and I have definitely been pinning my life away on Pinterest. I
have found many great ideas to implement in my new classroom and cannot wait to
share my 4th grade stories with you.
I am still in Grad school and after my summer classes; I
will only have 4 more to go. The end is near but the work is not done, lol. The
classes are definitely helping me improve my time management skills because I
have surely been on the struggle bus with that!
I literally have 2 weeks of summer left before Ms. Smith the
teacher returns and I am making sure that I cram as much fun as I can into my
schedule. This includes more Netflix binges of Greys Anatomy, a Maxwell
Concert, a trip to Gatlinburg, a new haircut and lots of time with family and
friends.
Here’s to new possibilities, adventures, learning curves,
and being filled with joy because that it what we deserve!
Until the next time that life has checked me.
-Tia
