Get chipper...that's what my mom used to say to me whenever I was being a sullen and surly child...and teenager...and young adult. (What can I say? It took me a while to figure things out!). And that's what I'm telling myself today. I'm frustrated with my job, some of my colleagues, definitely my principal, feeling like I am being crushed by the demands of the varying levels in my classroom, pondering moving to a smaller place so we can try to save some money, depressed about the amazing job that we just found out we didn't get. Ugh. I can't imagine a more depressing entry to read (let alone write!). And I'm trying to figure out how to get chipper. So here are some things that I am going to try doing over the next few months:- Try a yoga class. I have been wanting to do this for a while, and I think I need to do a little something just for me.
- Get back on my lose it app. Doing so well, but have been stress eating lately. Need some self-discipline.
- Get outside more. Am taking the kids hiking this week during spring break on various trails around our area.
- Ok, I think I better just stick with 3 right now. Then maybe I'll have a chance of actually doing some of these things!
Hopefully, these 3 things will help me start to get chipper, which will help me be a better wife and mother as well. And maybe a martini or two also...
I think that just maybe slicing will be a catalyst to "Get Chipper" too. :) I'm glad you decided to join.
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You are on the right track by starting here. Let this be one of the things you do for yourself and other goodness will follow. As far as your list, I say just get outside. Let the sunshine seep into your heart and happiness will overflow, stress will flow out! Happy you are joining the SOLC :)
ReplyDeleteSounds like you are in a hard place, but are making choices that will help you "get chipper." Glad you have decided to slice. I agree with Ruth, it's definitely a community that will help you "get chipper."
ReplyDeleteI started as a librarian, then got bounced out into third grade. Laid off for a year, then in the high school. Next it was kindergarten for 3 years, now young 5's. It gets exhausting! And expensive setting up all those different grades.
ReplyDeleteGood luck with your decisions. Welcome to slicing!
The best thing you could have done, you already did...you made a list of things to make you feel better. That's a good start....and so is slicing. Welcome to our community!
ReplyDeleteStarting with a list is what MANY of us do when there is so much going on - when things need to be sorted out so to speak. WRITING also helps clarify...I guess that is why so many of us SLICE! GLAD YOU ARE SLICING with us - through the difficult and wonderful pieces of live.
ReplyDeleteWelcome to slicing! Hope you have a great spring break and can do the 3 things you wrote on your list! 21 days to create a habit!
ReplyDeleteYour mom sounds like my mom...but I do love the word chipper! I'm glad that you have a plan. Our lives are so like that...anxiety, joy, anxiety, peace, anxiety and then sometimes answers. xo
ReplyDeleteIt seems to be the time of you for added stress for teachers. Your plan sounds like mine. I'm on my way to go for a walk now. :)
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