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educators can prepare by pulling
their platinum powers centerfield.
Visualizing and creating counter-
maneuvers will help when addressing
multiple
intelligences,
behavioral
opportunities (?), yep!, and handling
complex demands. The answer lies in
simplicity. Simplicity is key.
Choose to be positive. Choose to
see the lessons in ALL experiences.
Choose not to be stressed by increased
demands from work, students, parents
and family. Choose to be flexible.
Choose to take GREAT care of yourself.
Choose to SCHEDULE nap times.
Choose not to consume yourself
with anger due to someone else’s
ignorance. Choose to forgive yourself
when you’re not being your best self.
“In the next moment, I shall be better. I
release the negativity of this situation.”
Choose to say “NO” when needed and
with no explanation(s). Choose NOT to
be afraid to make mistakes. Choose to
think the thoughts that will help you
to feel and be who you were born to
be. Choose to be patient with yourself.
For worry truly is like a rocking chair, it
will give you something to do, but it
won’t take you anywhere.”
Award winning Aerospace Engineer
and NASA Rocket Scientist Olympia
LePoint shares that “every decision that
you make reshapes your brain. Our
thinking defines our life. When we can
take hold of our thought and see it for
what it is and change it and transform
it to convert it into an energy that
unleashes a brain power that allows us
to change the situation, that my friend
is how we change our lives and that’s
how we change everyone else’s.“
"
Negotiate a river
by following its
bends. Enter a country by following
its customs." Cambodian proverb:
Educators who are visiting a new
country or school for the first time,
may want to keep this proverb in mind
as it shall serve you well. Please do
not negatively compare the children
you’re teaching to those in your native
country. Prepare your mind to see
that you are part of a great honorable
adventure and you have accepted
a position to teach, learn, share and
grow. And you shall.
Remember, you are the difference.
There is no other you on the planet.
There never has been and there never
will be. THIS is your super power.
Prepare your mind to receive the gems
of your journey, to be challenged, to
rise and to be flexible - like water.
How Can Teachers Prepare Their
MINDS For A New School Year?
Anticipate the unknown, bouts of
discomfort and triumph. Think the
thoughts that will get you to how you
want to feel. Your positive thoughts
are your valuable assets that will grow
your portfolio. Ready your mind by
playing the music that elevates your
soul. Take care of and believe in
yourself. Envision doing well and you
shall. You may start now.
Lisa Fátimah is a globally recognized bilingual educator, writer, broadcaster and
gifted native English speaker from Brooklyn, New York, USA. By offering exclusive
multi-sensory LAPTOP & LEARN online tutorial instruction, Lisa empowers
Dyslexic, ADHD, ESOL, at-risk and gifted students. Lisa’s Email: 1skyscholars@
gmail.com; https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/1-Sky-Scholars
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