Well today starts a new beginning for many people. Whether it be a new job, new school, new teacher, new class, new town, you get the picture. Sometimes change can lead to FEAR (False Evidence Appearing Real) and you just want to (Forget Everything And Run). In order to grow you have to experience change. If we never changed we would all still be newborn babies. Change is what you make it. I encourage you to embrace change with open arms and learn something from the experience.
I think about when I first became a principal talk about being full of fear. I was now responsible for the learning of 500 students plus teachers. While I wanted to run I had to face the challenge and change head on. The experience helped mold me to be the person I am today. It helped me become systems driven and strive to build relationships. As I reflect on my journey I know if I didn't have that experience I wouldn't be the leader I am today.
This summer I started a new health regime. I run/walk or go to the gym daily. As I was sweating through my cardio today I realized how far I have progressed from just 2 weeks ago. The mountain climbers weren't as hard this morning. I wouldn't have made that progress if I hadn't decided to try something new and change my old habits. Henry Ford said it best "If you always do what you have always done, you'll always get what you've always got."
My words of wisdom for you:
You have to want to change and accept the fact that there might be some pain experienced with the change but in the end you should become a better person. This day will only come once for you so make the best of it. Strive to make a positive difference in the lives of the people you meet today.
