Learner. Human. Joyologist.
We must learn to be our own champions in that way. We must learn to love ourselves through the process of learning and evolving. Not only because we deserve that but also because it's important to model that kind of self-love for others. I truly believe that this is a strategy for changing the world.
Before I knew it, I wasn't just playing kickball at recess, cutting tops off yogurts for kindergarteners, or walking through classrooms every day, I was falling more deeply into a sense of care, community, and us-ness with students and staff.
I wish every teacher could feel what that moment felt like to me. I'm reminded of one of my favorite quotes from the book, Wonder, "I think there should be a rule that everyone in the world should get a standing ovation at least once in their lives."
It's book launch day for Legacy of Learning: Teaching for Lasting Impact!
Secondary teachers don't often get to experience the scope of a students day. So, it's easy to make assumptions regarding how much our students are reading, writing, and moving. The teachers who participated in this experience said they felt like they needed more opportunities to get out of their seats to keep their energy levels and thinking levels up.
Meetings can fuel our sense of connection, can expand our learning, and can move important work forward. There is some art and science to it but if we commit ourselves to growing our meeting facilitation skills, it can do wonders for how we work together, our happiness levels, and ultimately, what we achieve.
So, when it feels hopeless, thankless, and heavy, let's give ourselves the rest we need. And when there seems to be no amount of rest that can give us the energy we need, let's lean into wholeheartedness. Let's be present with others and ask thoughtful questions. Let's encourage them and nourish their greatest hopes for the positive impact they desire. Let's celebrate their unique individual magic with specificity and a genuine spirit.
The sun was shining and the vibes were high on Friday after work. I pulled into a local gas station which also serves as a convenience store and ice cream shop. A woman ordered an ice cream and upon making it for her and handing it across the counter, the young lady who scooped the... Continue Reading →
Let's make our seconds count by allowing ourselves space to be inspired and to get after only the things that matter most with our whole hearts.
So, let's free ourselves of the crippling pressure of centering ourselves in every narrative. It's often not about us at all. And I find that quite liberating and critical to seeing the work clearly.
MEGHAN LAWSON 