Principal's Principle of the Month
Principle #6 - Love Your Passengers
Don't Forget YOU!
This month's principle to Love Your Passengers includes you too. Your bus can't go anywhere when you're on empty. What are you going to do for yourself this month so that your tank is overflowing with love for the students, parents, teachers, and staff you serve?
Here are a few things that always helped me:
1. Gratitude Walks - Taking a few minutes to embrace the blessings that come your way each day will help you stay in a positive mindset! I used to do this as I walked the exterior of my school during safety checks. It doesn't take long, but it helped me to get focused!
2. Music - I love to get in my car after a long day of work and crank up my favorite music. What's on your favorite playlist?
3. What is your WHY? Sketch out your "why". Why did you want to go into education? Why did you aspire to be a campus administrator? When days were challenging, this reminded me of my purpose. Jon Gordon says, "We don't get burned out because of what we do. We get burned out because we forget WHY we do it."
Decide today how you will be intentional about taking care of yourself and see what difference it makes tomorrow!
Sending tons of positive energy your way!
Windy Hodge
Chief Curriculum Officer
Energy Bus for Schools Leadership Journey
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