The Other Serenity Prayer
I came across the "Other" Serenity Prayer this weekend. Wow. The timing of Facebook stalking your words and readings sometimes is creepy, but it does often present you with something you really need. I needed this. Taking on this Aspiring Principal's Program has been overwhelming to say the least. There are moments that I have truly questioned if it was what was best, personally, professionally, and family wise. My type A, OCD, dyslexic, heart on my sleeve self has struggled to give what I feel all aspects of my life deserve and many tears and much anguish has been shed in the process. However, this brought so much back into focus.
It's okay not the make the perfect decision, as long as it is the best decision I can make with the information I have at the time, in the best interest of students. It is okay to hit bumps in the road, I am not perfect, and no one expects me to be. It is okay to breathe and be me. In the moment.
This week I have really focused on not second guessing myself. Not over-analyzing every movement and decision. Every night, I have set aside time to reflect on my day. If that reflection leads me to need to change something about what I did that day, I take that one the next day. But I am slowly learning to trust myself and just go with it.
So in doing that, my person to take my team has been chosen. We have talked and started laying out a plan for her. Our meeting next week has a rough outline and a plan. We've set goals, got a plan, and I am feeling much more organized. I do LOVE a good organized plan! Going to tackle each day and week as they come, working hard to maintain my focus, trust myself, and breathe.
I love it! One of the hardest things you will find about the principal position is creating space to rest, to reflect, and to allow yourself to breath. It's so hard to do this job and to do it well one will create unnecessary pressure. If you get hired for the job, it's because you're good enough and people see potential in you to be great. Trust that.
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