Monday, February 02, 2009

Action assessment

Action. I chose this for my Word of 2009 because I'm good at thinking, I'm good at espressing my ideas, but when it comes to implementation, many times I back off or freeze. One month into the year, how is Action coming along?

I realized that action doesn't always have to mean activity. I took two sick days last week to see a doctor, rest, and heal. The action involved meant putting in for sick days, writing sub plans, and mentally letting go of my class for a couple of days. That's easier said than done, made a little more accessible because my sub was a retired teacher from my building who knew my students well. I was sick enough not to mind if he couldn't make it, but very, very relieved when I found out he could.

Action meant setting aside anything optional and focusing on the most important impending deadlines. Action meant instead of agonizing over time missed at school, I filled the vaporizer and slept on the couch to breathe in its moist air. Instead of jumping up to answer the telephone in mid-nap, I took my hearing aids out and let the answering machine screen all calls. Action meant that I actively pushed fluids, ate oranges and grapefruit, and didn't feel guilt for not cleaning the house since I was home all day.

Action is beginning to mean choosing the actions, making my choices fit the time and fit the priorities in my life, whether home or work.

As for a goal word in the coming year, I think Action is going to be good for me.

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3 Comments:

Anonymous Anonymous said...

Atta girl!

2/02/2009 10:03 AM  
Blogger Angelina said...

That is such a great word and I would say that you are doing pretty well with it so far. It's surprisingly difficult to back off from doing things to rest when one is sick.

I hope you're feeling better!

2/02/2009 8:36 PM  
Blogger Momisodes said...

I love it. Very inspiring word to use.

2/02/2009 10:55 PM  

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