I’ve been reading a book for a campus reading group (The Spark of Learning, by Sarah Rose Cavanagh). It’s got a lot of useful information on how to be a better teacher, and it’s also had a few concepts that really resonated with me. They’ve put into words concepts I didn’t really know already had […]
Life Hack: Implementation Intentions Read More »
With the start of a new semester, I’m once again scrambling around, trying to stay on top of things. It’s not overwhelming (yet, at least), and I know from experience that all it takes is some time for me to get into a groove and find the right rhythm. I’m a firm believe in finding
Saying No to Myself Read More »
I’m a well-established goal-oriented person. I basically construct my whole schedule and life around a series of smaller goals, and then I stick to those goals week in, week out, to keep my life on track. And for the last long while. that has really served me well. Until this semester. Right now, with all
Knowing When to Compromise Goals Read More »
Let’s cut to the chase. I was 177.4 this morning, meaning that I’m down 11.4 pounds since I began six and a half weeks ago. And I’ll be honest: my heart’s just not in this anymore. I know my goal was 175, but I’m low enough now that I don’t feel like continuing, and 6.5
Final Weigh In (for now) Read More »
I’m setting a new goal. One that I should have been setting a long time ago, but sometimes you need perspective before you see what you need to be doing. The past while, my video game time has been steadily increasing. I’d justify it to myself by reminding myself that the rest of my goals
One-on-One Time with My Kids Read More »
