We seldom accept negative comments from others, however, we so often accept our own inner negative chatter.
Few people enjoy the company of individuals whose attitudes are persistently negative. Yet many of us tolerate the critical chatter that can originate within our own minds. Since we are so used to the stream of self-limiting, critical consciousness that winds its way through our thoughts, we are often unaware of the impact these musings have on our lives. It is only when we become aware of the power of such thoughts that we can divest ourselves of them and fill the emptiness they leave with loving, peaceful affirmations. Many people, upon paying careful attention to their thinking patterns, are surprised at the negativity they find there. But when we take notice of involuntary thoughts in a nonjudgmental way, we initiate a healing process that will eventually allow us to replace intimidating and upsetting self-talk with positive, empowering thoughts.
While the occasional downbeat or judgmental thought may have little impact on your contentment, the ongoing negativity that passes unnoticed can have a dampening effect on your mood and your outlook. When you are aware of the tone of your thoughts, however, you can challenge them. Try to be conscious of your feelings, opinions, and judgments for a single day. From sunup to sundown, scrutinize the messages you are feeding into your subconscious mind. Consider your thoughts from the perspective of a detached observer and try not to judge yourself based on the notions that come unbidden into your mind. Simply watch the flow of your consciousness and make a note of the number of times you find yourself focusing on gloomy notions or indulging in self-directed criticism.
As you become increasingly aware of your patterns of thought, whether positive and negative, you will gradually learn to control the character of your stream of consciousness. Endeavor always to remember that the images and ideas that pass through your mind are transient and not a true representation of who you are. In training yourself to be cognizant of your thoughts, you gain the ability to actively modulate your mood. The awareness you cultivate within yourself will eventually enable you to create a foundation of positivity from which you can build a more authentic existence.
Week at a Glance
Monday - 3rd, 4th, and 5th Grade STAAR
Tuesday - 3rd, 4th, and 5th Grade STAAR
Wednesday - 5th Grade STAAR
Thursday - Staff Prayer - 7am - TP Room
Life Skills 1 Trip
Tea with a Lady - 5:30pm - Gym/Cafeteria
Tea with a Lady
Our 2nd Annual Tea with a Lady event is Thursday at 5:30pm! We hope you can attend and also help set up and clean up. See Ms. Short if you have any questions!
STAAR
This week is our week! It's our time to bring it for STAAR! We'll have all hands on deck to make this as seamless and organized as possible. Let's make sure that no matter what, on these 3 days, we welcome our kids with big smiles, hugs, high fives, and words of affirmation. They've got this!
Morning Car Duty
I know I've said this before, but if you serve morning car duty your job is to OPEN DOORS. Please make sure you're not just standing there, or talking with co-workers. Please open car doors and greet children and families. Two teams last week did not do this.
PLCs
There will be NO PLC this week but still morning duty.
Monday - Kinder on Duty
Tuesday - 1st & PreK on Duty
Wednesday - 2nd on Duty
Thursday - 3rd on Duty
Friday - 4th & 5th on Duty
Tell Your Story
Here's this week's conversation with teacher Laurie McIntosh.
Blogs/Articles
In Closing...
This week was Staff Appreciation Week and I hope we were able to show you just how much you are appreciated. Things wouldn't happen on this campus the way they do without EACH and EVERY one of you!
My buddy, Trevor Muir, made this awesome video below :-)
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