While at a friend's house today, I was complaining about the length of summer and how I couldn't wait for school to begin. Most teachers probably don't feel this way, but I am a career mom. Summer makes me tired, bored, and a little antsy.
She (a teacher too) said this very simple thing: "You are not doing enough." I looked at her with confusion. I opened my mouth to explain I was doing lesson plans, assessments, preparing for the next school year - what more did she want? She explained not school stuff. I wasn't filling my day with activities. Then she opened her calendar on her phone, and I realized what she meant. Her entire month was filled with several activities a day. Running the gamut from kid friendly fun to home improvement and school work to daily chores. I sat there for a few minutes and let this piece of wisdom sink in.
She had hit the nail on the head. The reason I was bored, tired, grumpy, was because I was not feeding my need to accomplish things. This is something every teacher has in them or we would never survive. I needed to have a list and be able to scratch things off.
So...I took her advice. I went home and got on my phone and loaded up my calendar with lots of "activities". I instantly felt better. Now...if I actually do all of it...well...it's the thought that counts.
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