The truth is, I just haven't been feeling like myself.
One of my wonderful coworkers sat me down yesterday and had a talk with me about how I need to relax and simplify and let some things go. She's noticed I haven't been acting like myself lately, and is concerned that, with so many new teammates and staff in my building this year, I might be giving people the wrong impression about who I am. Mostly she said she's worried about me. I really thought about our talk and decided to commit to changing. I love teaching. I love it too much to let the "other" stuff get to me. So I emailed my teammates and apologized for my bad attitude and let them know how much I appreciate them. Hopefully there are no hard feelings! I fully plan to bring you a picture-filled, positive, exciting post about the goings-on in my classroom next week!
ANYWAYS, amidst a hectic first full (loooong) week of teaching, I did manage to fit in some good workouts! Monday evening I met my Dad for a bike ride. Dad and I have been biking together my whole life, and he has always bee way faster than me. Dad loves long bike rides and has the endurance of a CHAMP, but he isn't into racing or anything. He rides a hybrid, and I realized Monday that it isn't that DAD is faster than me, it was that his bike was faster than my junky mountain bike. On my new road bike, I was faster than him! I'm not gonna lie, it was pretty exciting! :)
Just because I am in love with my bike, here's one more picture...
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What's a sweaty girl to do after a run but lay on a towel on the floor and watch a running documentary? Earlier this week I watched Hood to Coast--AMAZING! I cried the whole time. Thanks again, XLMIC, for the giveaway! This time, though, it was Running the Sahara. Also amazing! I loved it--so inspiring. Maybe next I'll have to go old school and watch Chariots of Fire or something like that. :)
I've got a couple fun product reviews and giveaways in the works, so stay tuned!!
How do you keep a positive attitude when life gets you down?
Ok so I was thinking the whole time as I was reading this what I wanted to add and say about this. I guess I want to dig deeper and figure out what caused the attitude. This is not your first year of teaching, right? So what is different this year than last? Do you feel like you are getting the time needed to unwind? Is it just the transition (which I always find hard)? Or is it just one of those weeks? I find this important way to figure out how to change your attitude. And you know what, this stuff happens, we all have these weeks so don't be too hard on yourself. Meanwhile, oo running movies I can't get enough. I watched the Sahara one already - how about Spirit of the Marathon. You have got to se that if you have not. Chariots of Fire, was not really my thing, I know I know, I just was not a fan, but Spirit of the Marathon, can't get enough!! Do you read running books - specifically the Ultra Marathoner Dean Karanzes, I am only slightly obsessed...lol Meanwhile, congrats on 3 miles, you are totally getting there and going to be ready for our relay :)
ReplyDeleteTeaching is an overwhelming job. I honestly feel that in order to do the job perfectly you need to put in about 60-70 hours a week. We just can't do that...we could never do the job perfectly each day.
ReplyDeleteAt my school we have a lot of new people this year, district changes, and a higher level of "pressure".
I have been having the same type of difficulty staying positive and keep my stress low. This week I had to finally come to the realization that I am there for one solid reason; the kids. I'm trying my best to focus on them and being the positive person they need to see every morning. The great thing about them is they don't expect me to be perfect, I love them for that.
HANG IN THERE!!!