to be a better role model for my students this year.
I need to take better care of myself. I worry constantly about my students--that they are eating enough, that they are doing what they need to for college preparation, that they aren't in unhealthy situations at home, etc. But I don't take care of myself. I don't workout, I don't eat as I should, I put all of myself into teaching, but not into me.
This year I really want to change that. I worked hard all summer in preparation for this year. I have been planning, thinking about what to do, and trying to read and educate myself as much as possible. I want to be able to do for me this year more than the last two years.
I know coaching was a huge part in my stress both last year and the year before, but I think that I allowed myself to get too bogged down by things that really shouldn't have gotten to me.
This year, they needed me back. I am back, and I am going to give 100% of myself for the girls. Not like last year. I am going to let volleyball be my escape for these next two months, and not look at it like an "extra" overwhelming "thing."
I want to give my best to my students, and I will, but I also want to give my best to myself, and this is going to include coaching again. I am going to work on being more flexible with random things that come my way, and I want to be able to not freak out if something isn't "just right." It never is--NEVER. I just need to decide that it will be ok. IT WILL.
I just don't want to be as exhausted all the time. Mentally, I need to develop better ways of coping in order to be able to fight the exhaustion and not get brought down. Other people live much more hectic lives than I do, and don't go to bed at 9. I want to be able to have a late-night if needs be, and still be able to function in the morning. This is a huge goal for me this year.
I wonder if my friends were here, would things be any easier??
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I really, really think it comes down to taking care of yourself. And paying attention to your state of mind and what kinds of thoughts you have in your mind. Live in the present moment! I read A New Earth by Eckhart Tolle and it really put things in perspective for me. Make time to do things you love.
It's good that you're recognizing that it's good for your kids for you to take care of you. I don't know of many teachers who think of it that way but discipline is very important. It teaches younger generations quite a bit. Keep with it!
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