One of my mission statements is to eat a healthier diet. A challenge.... I just HAD to stop at McDonald's and pick up my happy meal! Hummm, I wonder if my burger was a happy healthy cow? Hummmm, I wonder if the meat is really even a cow? I DID order a fruit smoothy as well to make up for the "bad" meal! (grin)
I just found out today that my music schedule for the upcoming year is really tough. My 4th graders will be getting the raw deal... I will only meet with them 59 times this year which is 17 less that last year.(In last year's schedule, I saw all of the grades approx. 76 times.) Because my schedule is so full, and because of new schedule changes for our building, I will see my 5K-3rd 88 times. The fourth grade will be seen 29 less times than the other grades this year!!! How am I going to teach them everything I'm suppose to and have a concert??? I'm up to the challenge of finding more to teach the lower grades, but am really struggling with that lost time with my 4th graders. So at this very moment...I'm trying VERY HARD to find some positives in all of this! I guess I can only do what I can do.
At 10:14 I'm still not able to say I've had a moment to sit and relax today (although my husband got to read the paper, have some ice cream, and watch his sports). The part of my mission statment I'm really having trouble with is staying positive in the midst of negative (and as part of that, setting a good example for my children). I'm a bit miffed that the only "me time" I got today was when I squeezed in 20 minutes to exercise while 2 kids and one husband napped & the other child was in and out of my way while I worked out. I'm being snippy with my husband, I snapped at my 2 kids while I was having difficulty getting into the blog, and I'm just not feeling very positive. I've been catching myself being MORE positive than usual in the face of negativity (yea!), but tonight I'm failing fairly miserably at keeping a happy attitude when I'm feeling overwhelmed with responsibility and a bit taken for granted. I guess I can't expect miracles after a 4-day class and should focus on all of the moments I've done well living my mission and not get too down on myself for one not so good night.
Chrisit: Perhaps you can reinvent the concert? Change the traditonal way it's been done. I feel you have creativity that you have not tapped into yet. Go crazy. Have you thought about bringing in people from the community with music background to help? What about asking the classroom teacher to help cover some of the leg work in their class room. Example: Streatching to the beat or music you wish them to learn. Just a thought? Trying to help with your stress level. Keep up Beat !!!! ( Hope this made you smile today.)
One of my mission statements was to lose weight. It has gone really well so far. BUT... we went on vacation for part of this week and eating away from home is always harder. We were visiting siblings and had pizza, pastries, coffeecakes, etc. to say nothing of McDonald's while in transit! Oh well! Today is a new day!
Earlier this week we lost a friend under tragic circumstances. He was hit and killed by a vehicle while bicycling. I kept telling myself that I needed to put on my own oxygen mask first, but I felt that my children (who he had coached in track) needed me more than I needed to take time for myself. So, now I'm tired, but I know that things will get better, and I was able to keep up my exercise routine (with my daughter who used it as therapy).
The challenge I have had this week was actually pulling my mission statement together, since I'm still working on it. I was stressed out a little because it wasn't done yet, and I got snappish with my family over stupid things. Everything is coming together, and the bright side of it was that I was able to back off in the middle of my "snappishness" and not let it ruin the rest of the day, like it may have before this class.
One of the challenges I had was remembering to live in the present. It is hard to keep my mind focused on the task at hand without thinking of a million other things I want to do. I try to remind myself of the quote from the video, "When I weave, I weave."
The challenge for me will be to "remain calm and collected" for the next month. Starting school is stressful, new insurance, new room, new schedule, new kids, etc. That's why my mission statement starts, . . each day I will . . because sometimes a need a daily reminder of all the positives in my life so I don't over react to things and to and keep my stress down.
My challenge has been grocery shopping. I'm only buying real food, no non-foods. Because our local grocery store is so limited I have been exploring the Food Co-op in Luck. The co-op is a little far away but well worth it.
Last night my husband was in a grumpy mood. I was trying to tell him to "choose" a happier attitude, etc - but I am realizing that just because I understood & appreciated the class, not everyone else that I encounter may appreciate & understand it like I did.
Supporting my children during this time when they have lost a wonderful coach, teacher and role model in a very tragic accident has challenged every part of my mission statement. BUT, having it has helped me cope with their loss in a more focused way.
My biggest challenge has been to slow down and take the time to visit with friends and family, read a book, or take a walk. I've put too much of my time in work and that has left little time for me, my family and my friends. I think that I may have to stop making all of my "to do" lists. I've been putting too much focus on the "pebbles and sand" and not enough on the "rocks."
It's still a challenge to choose my attitude. I don't always make a conscious effort to be positive. However, I'm better at recognizing when my attitude isn't great, and I can usually right the ship. Baby steps!
One of my mission statements is to eat a healthier diet. A challenge.... I just HAD to stop at McDonald's and pick up my happy meal! Hummm, I wonder if my burger was a happy healthy cow? Hummmm, I wonder if the meat is really even a cow? I DID order a fruit smoothy as well to make up for the "bad" meal! (grin)
ReplyDeleteI just found out today that my music schedule for the upcoming year is really tough. My 4th graders will be getting the raw deal... I will only meet with them 59 times this year which is 17 less that last year.(In last year's schedule, I saw all of the grades approx. 76 times.) Because my schedule is so full, and because of new schedule changes for our building, I will see my 5K-3rd 88 times. The fourth grade will be seen 29 less times than the other grades this year!!! How am I going to teach them everything I'm suppose to and have a concert??? I'm up to the challenge of finding more to teach the lower grades, but am really struggling with that lost time with my 4th graders. So at this very moment...I'm trying VERY HARD to find some positives in all of this! I guess I can only do what I can do.
ReplyDeleteAt 10:14 I'm still not able to say I've had a moment to sit and relax today (although my husband got to read the paper, have some ice cream, and watch his sports). The part of my mission statment I'm really having trouble with is staying positive in the midst of negative (and as part of that, setting a good example for my children). I'm a bit miffed that the only "me time" I got today was when I squeezed in 20 minutes to exercise while 2 kids and one husband napped & the other child was in and out of my way while I worked out. I'm being snippy with my husband, I snapped at my 2 kids while I was having difficulty getting into the blog, and I'm just not feeling very positive. I've been catching myself being MORE positive than usual in the face of negativity (yea!), but tonight I'm failing fairly miserably at keeping a happy attitude when I'm feeling overwhelmed with responsibility and a bit taken for granted. I guess I can't expect miracles after a 4-day class and should focus on all of the moments I've done well living my mission and not get too down on myself for one not so good night.
ReplyDeleteChrisit: Perhaps you can reinvent the concert?
ReplyDeleteChange the traditonal way it's been done. I feel you have creativity that you have not tapped into yet. Go crazy.
Have you thought about bringing in people from the community with music background to help?
What about asking the classroom teacher to help cover some of the leg work in their class room. Example: Streatching to the beat or music you wish them to learn. Just a thought? Trying to help with your stress level.
Keep up Beat !!!! ( Hope this made you smile today.)
Annie
One of my mission statements was to lose weight. It has gone really well so far. BUT... we went on vacation for part of this week and eating away from home is always harder. We were visiting siblings and had pizza, pastries, coffeecakes, etc. to say nothing of McDonald's while in transit! Oh well! Today is a new day!
ReplyDeleteThe stress of kids...focus on bringing happiness and leaving with loving words has helped.
ReplyDeleteEarlier this week we lost a friend under tragic circumstances. He was hit and killed by a vehicle while bicycling. I kept telling myself that I needed to put on my own oxygen mask first, but I felt that my children (who he had coached in track) needed me more than I needed to take time for myself. So, now I'm tired, but I know that things will get better, and I was able to keep up my exercise routine (with my daughter who used it as therapy).
ReplyDeleteThe challenge I have had this week was actually pulling my mission statement together, since I'm still working on it. I was stressed out a little because it wasn't done yet, and I got snappish with my family over stupid things. Everything is coming together, and the bright side of it was that I was able to back off in the middle of my "snappishness" and not let it ruin the rest of the day, like it may have before this class.
ReplyDeleteOne of the challenges I had was remembering to live in the present. It is hard to keep my mind focused on the task at hand without thinking of a million other things I want to do. I try to remind myself of the quote from the video, "When I weave, I weave."
ReplyDeleteThe challenge for me will be to "remain calm and collected" for the next month. Starting school is stressful, new insurance, new room, new schedule, new kids, etc. That's why my mission statement starts, . . each day I will . . because sometimes a need a daily reminder of all the positives in my life so I don't over react to things and to and keep my stress down.
ReplyDeleteMy challenge has been grocery shopping. I'm only buying real food, no non-foods. Because our local grocery store is so limited I have been exploring the Food Co-op in Luck. The co-op is a little far away but well worth it.
ReplyDeleteLast night my husband was in a grumpy mood. I was trying to tell him to "choose" a happier attitude, etc - but I am realizing that just because I understood & appreciated the class, not everyone else that I encounter may appreciate & understand it like I did.
ReplyDeleteSupporting my children during this time when they have lost a wonderful coach, teacher and role model in a very tragic accident has challenged every part of my mission statement. BUT, having it has helped me cope with their loss in a more focused way.
ReplyDeleteMy biggest challenge has been to slow down and take the time to visit with friends and family, read a book, or take a walk. I've put too much of my time in work and that has left little time for me, my family and my friends. I think that I may have to stop making all of my "to do" lists. I've been putting too much focus on the "pebbles and sand" and not enough on the "rocks."
ReplyDeleteIt's still a challenge to choose my attitude. I don't always make a conscious effort to be positive. However, I'm better at recognizing when my attitude isn't great, and I can usually right the ship. Baby steps!
ReplyDelete