Hey #musedchat- what sorts of topics, activities, projects, etc. bring you energy? Get you excited? We are going to need every ounce of passion, energy, & excitement we can/deliver to these kids this year, and I’m tired of talking about what we can’t do. So what can we do?
A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty. Winston Churchill
Optimism can be learned and strengthened and it's a key trait of the resilient. #Onward#SELMatters
Self-knowledge is critical in times of turmoil and helps us manage the many emotions that arise during change. Self-knowledge is fundamental for any superhero. Know who you are. #Onward#SELMatters
When building resilience, it helps to befriend and name our emotions, which can be hard to do. Follow up with "I can" statements to start to change the channel your brain is on. #Onward#SELMatter
Mindfulness is a great tool for Cultural Competence. Hone in on your awareness of your thoughts on how you've been socially, culturally, and politically conditioned, how does this impact your unconscious bias? #Onward#SELMatters
I am convinced that one of the most important things a staff member can do to contribute to a strong culture is to be excited about their job.
This does not require skill, experience, or innovation. But it does require heart.
Was getting gas & a student started yelling my name. Turned to say hi & asked how she knew it was me with a hat on/face covered. The response filled my heart:
“No hat or mask can cover up good vibes.”
Let’s be good adults. No mask will ever be able to cover that.
Humility is not self-doubt.
Silence is not ignorance.
Kindness is not weakness.
Authority is not influence.
Generosity is not loyalty.
Wealth is not health.
Privilege is not entitlement.
Calmness is not acceptance.
Appearance is not happiness.
Work is not a place.
Hard work: Easy work:
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create criticize
inspire complain
educate imitate
empower control
develop blame
finish give up
collaborate ignore
trust exaggerate
love fear
unite separate
After 7 years 5 IVF cycles, 9 failed transfers, a miscarriage, 4 surgeries, an ectopic pregnancy and roughly 70 negative tests we are finally able to introduce Sofia Mary Jane to the world!
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