Silver Linings: Focusing on Positives as the Beginning of the School Year "Honeymoon" Winds Down
I write this post after a week of taking the time to appreciate the positive happenings going on in the PYP art studio (and in general) at my school. We're 9 weeks into the new school year, which means the "honeymoon" phase has worn off. Group dynamics have shifted in classrooms, students and teachers are settling in to their comfort zones. We are all feeling the effects of a new routine, sleep schedule and daily demand on our minds and bodies. After weeks of saying "yes" to new opportunities, we might be feeling overwhelmed. Viruses from summer travels have taken a tour of the school and been exchanged. It can be easy to fall into old ways of doing things because they are comfortable and easy. I find that this is the exact time that I need to stop and be more aware of what's happening around me...throughout the school, with my colleagues, among students. I need to focus on the positive, appreciate others, and maintain a growth mindset. ...