Copycat: No thank you!
Posted on November 2, 2016 Leave a Comment
Many individuals, across the spectrum of race, religion, gender, age, culture, etc.) have done and continue to do some amazing things. Some of our great leaders continue to use their status to advocate for others and encourage us to be who we are; these influential individuals, include, but are not limited to Oprah, Denzel Washington, Tyler Perry, Michael Jordan, Serena Williams, Arthur Ash, and Martin Luther King. Other great leaders, I admire, include anyone who takes a stand against negative action, exemplify courage and advocate for all to be treated equal are great in my book. It’s not so much about the messenger, though, it is about the message that is being shared with you. The message I hear and see over and over is to be yourself–to be who you were created to be. You get to decide who you want to be. I believe it is important to embrace and nurture you and not so much focus on the faults of others.
We all have work to do. Choose beliefs, thoughts, and behaviors that you feel is right for you and does not violate the rights of others ……
There is nothing like being yourself–to embrace who you are and everything that comes with you (taller than everyone in your class, wear bifocals, one foot larger than the other, unique voice, etc.). When you think that you stand out in the crowd, because you have decided to be yourself and do what’s right or right to you, then be proud of yourself. Being you is priceless.
- I love waking up each morning and getting another chance to live my life regardless of my past.
2.I appreciate the opportunity for second, third, fourth chances and so on to get
things just right.
- I love designing my own wardrobe and not worrying about what’s in style. If you wait long enough, whatever it is will come back in style.
4. I appreciate learning from my own life lessons and the lessons of others—
….. preferably more from the lessons of others
5. I appreciate my brain and the ability to think for myself. I love the ability to
self-evaluate and continue to get better at what I do….the list goes on……
I hope you love yourself and continue to feel comfortable in your own skin. It’s pretty cool to know that there is only one of me and one of you!!
Timika
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Eerie
Posted on October 31, 2016 Leave a Comment
Believe it or not, I still find Walt Disney World’s Haunted Mansion at Magic Kingdom to be quite eerie. As a matter of fact, I am not a big fan of Haunted Houses…. To date, I have probably visited under 5 Haunted Houses. If Haunted Houses are your thing, then by all means, go. Go and have fun. There are at least three big reasons why I am not fun of Haunted Houses and they are:
1. The owners of the Haunted Houses do such a great job of making their houses dark and spooky, and I guess I saw way too many scary stories/movies as a child, that I am very hesitant of going into a dark and eerie Haunted House. I know it is all make believe, but still.
2. I am not fun of people screaming and yelling near me. I am already scared, and the yelling and screaming does not help. So, evidently the owners of the Haunted House are doing such a great job of making their Haunted House appear eerie. The last time I visited a Haunted House, I think I came out with a headache. Don’t get me wrong, I will scream and yell if my life depended on it.
3. I am not fun of being in small places, ghosts, and goblins popping out everywhere and people pushing their way through the Haunted House. People can think of some really scary things to do. I would always be looking for the exit.
Timika
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Giant as it may seem……
Posted on October 30, 2016 Leave a Comment
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Many tasks may seem overwhelming at times. I find myself:
- Sitting down and making a list and/or visualizing what I need to do—How I am going to carry out the action? What are the best possible steps? What are my resources and how will I use them?
2. Breaking the task into small parts. This step lessons my anxiety about the task at hand.
3. Making time on my calendar throughout the week for completing small parts of the project. I have been getting up 1.5 hours earlier than my children for some quality me time and work on projects. When students tell me that they do not have time, I ask are you willing to make time. The answer is usually, yes. I will then encourage students to stay up 1 hour later or get up one 1 earlier to complete parts of their task, and usually, they can.
4. Evaluating progress as I go. I keep a to-do list tablet for daily to-dos. If I mark off things as I complete them, my confidence builds, and I can see the progress that I have made.
The more prepared I am, the less the task seems like a giant.
Timika
Timika S Chambers 