Understanding Myself
Hi all,
I hope you are having a fabulous week! I'm currently sitting here, waiting on the electrician (who was suppose to be here 2 and a half hours ago...it's fine.) creating a list of all the assignments I need to do before the end of the semester. As I'm sure you all know, it's quite daunting. I live in this paradoxical world where I create lists and stress over everything I need to do, but I do this while laying in bed, procrastinating, and watching Dawson's Creek. In so many cases, I am my own worst enemy, but this habit is one that needs to stop.
This semester has taught me more, outside of the world of academia, than the semesters past. Despite the stress load that has come with Social Studies methods, I've been pushed to new levels of knowing who I am and how I function. That has been one of the most beneficial things I've learned throughout this course.
One thing I've been doing this week is preparing for my lesson presentation on Monday. I keep reviewing my flipped lesson, and there are already so many things I would change. This is most certainly not a bad thing, however I wish I had reviewed it more before I submitted the lesson for a grade. Since our Virtual Museum is due Monday as well, I've been putting in some work on that, too. But, in being completely honest, I'm behind on that project and wish I were further along than I am. IT'S FINE EVERYTHING IS FINE...or at least, it will be.
I hope that by the time I student teach and move on further to my future classroom that I will have corrected some of these bad procrastinating habits. So far, it's been doable to "get away" with this mentality for college, but that certainly will not be the case for long. I want to correct these habits for the betterment of my professional life and for the betterment of my mental health. All in all, this week has been a cut-clear example of NCPTS V.B "Teachers link professional growth to their professional goals." I aim to always strive for better, in all aspects on my life.
Enjoy your weekend and try to relax!
Gabrielle
I hope you are having a fabulous week! I'm currently sitting here, waiting on the electrician (who was suppose to be here 2 and a half hours ago...it's fine.) creating a list of all the assignments I need to do before the end of the semester. As I'm sure you all know, it's quite daunting. I live in this paradoxical world where I create lists and stress over everything I need to do, but I do this while laying in bed, procrastinating, and watching Dawson's Creek. In so many cases, I am my own worst enemy, but this habit is one that needs to stop.
This semester has taught me more, outside of the world of academia, than the semesters past. Despite the stress load that has come with Social Studies methods, I've been pushed to new levels of knowing who I am and how I function. That has been one of the most beneficial things I've learned throughout this course.
One thing I've been doing this week is preparing for my lesson presentation on Monday. I keep reviewing my flipped lesson, and there are already so many things I would change. This is most certainly not a bad thing, however I wish I had reviewed it more before I submitted the lesson for a grade. Since our Virtual Museum is due Monday as well, I've been putting in some work on that, too. But, in being completely honest, I'm behind on that project and wish I were further along than I am. IT'S FINE EVERYTHING IS FINE...or at least, it will be.
I hope that by the time I student teach and move on further to my future classroom that I will have corrected some of these bad procrastinating habits. So far, it's been doable to "get away" with this mentality for college, but that certainly will not be the case for long. I want to correct these habits for the betterment of my professional life and for the betterment of my mental health. All in all, this week has been a cut-clear example of NCPTS V.B "Teachers link professional growth to their professional goals." I aim to always strive for better, in all aspects on my life.
Enjoy your weekend and try to relax!
Gabrielle
Hello, girl.
ReplyDeleteI relate to this on a spiritual level. I cannot believe that this semester is almost over. I have enjoyed working with you this semester. I know that all this stress will be worth it, and you will make it through. I am so proud of you! Switching from nursing to education was not easy, probably, but hopefully worth it. ;) I am here if you need anything!
Gabrielle, I can definitely relate to this post. Procrastination has been my middle name all throughout college. This class has been very good about revealing and hopefully breaking that habit. I have also already seen things in my flipped lesson I would've changed as well. We can do it... we can make it :)
ReplyDeleteGabrielle,
ReplyDeleteGreat post. I think we all have a habit of procrastination. What are some things you are going to change as you move forward?