This is my first year teaching. I think I should start out with that. This has also become one of the hardest, most stressful, amazing years of my life. High highs and low lows.
So what am I currently writing about. Well, I figure I wan to remember some lessons learned this year. What's the first thing I learned?
Be ok with not finishing things perfectly. I am a perfectionist by nature, which made this year begin in an incredibly difficult place. I wanted to be the best. And you know what I learned? I just need to be the best I can be and that means being ok with not being perfect and move on and learn from my mistakes. Yup, growth mindset for the win.
Lesson the second: Rest. When I was in college, I would pulled all-nighters like whoa, or stay up as late as possible to work and succeed and understand. Now, I know that sleeping is way more important than finishing work. I need my me-time. Or I will become unhinged. Which helps absolutely no one.
I also realized that this is the most open minded I will ever be in my life. And I need to cherish that.
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