As September winds down, it feels like we are into the rhythm of school and routine again. I have been reflecting on my fall so far and this school year has started very differently for me. In the classroom, it may look similar, but internally there is a change.
I am noticing that as I have set up boundaries for myself, it is changing a lot. I used to struggle with insomnia and would wake up at 2:30 or 3:00 am and start working on lesson plans. I always felt busy and like I had a million things to do. Internally I felt frenetic. I now have more space to breath, to think about what I am doing, and to be more intentional about how I spend my time and effort.
Deciding not to take work home with me has changed a lot. If I am not working on school at home, I don't have an urgency to get up and get things done. I am taking time to walk with my husband. I am reading. I am able to enjoy downtime.
I used to fear that I would never get things done if I paused or took a break. The reality is I am more productive when I do work after taking a break. I still have To Do lists and I love my post-its, but I am finding that I am approaching the work differently, more calmly and intentionally. As I do that, there is peace. I can think more clearly.
September is always busy with adjusting to a new schedule, having school obligations for myself and my family, and getting back into the swing of routines. This September has been different and I like the difference. I am proud of the growth I have found and am committing to continuing to grow in this area.
How has your September gone? Do you need a rest for October or are you working to continue what you've started?
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