Work
My work resolution is probably the toughest one to keep and it affects all other resolutions. This year we are under OTES and I really dislike what it has done to education. It has taken the joy out of teaching life and I just need to quit thinking about it. My students are learning and I can teach, but that ridiculous rubric is always in the back of my mind.
Leaving by 5 is a stretch, but if I can do it twice a week then it's progress. My son loves to stay in the after school program, so I've been in the habit of staying later since he enjoys it so much. Since I stay late, I seldom bring work home which is a bonus. I can work on TPT products and blogging in the evening.
Home
I've grown to hate cooking. It takes up too much time and creates more to clean up. If I leave work earlier, I should have more time to do this. We need to eat healthier, so I'm trying for most nights of the week.
Exercise
I just need to do it. A year ago, I was concerned about my blood pressure and one of the doctors at the office (not mine- mine knows better) said that since I had taught for 21 years that I should be able to pick up and leave at 4 and relax and go for a walk. I'm sure my blood pressure shot up because she had no idea how much more work we have to do now. With that said, it was one of the toughest groups I had in all 21 years and I just had to get through it. Margarita Fridays were helpful!
I love to swim and now my son is tall enough to enjoy the indoor pool here, so we've enjoyed going. He's old enough to stay in if I swim laps. If I stay at work too late then we don't make it before closing time.
TPT/BLOG
I'm guilty of updating my school blog for my parents before this one. I need to spend a little more time here. Creating products might interfere with everything above. It's a great excuse to procrastinate! It's so much more fun than cooking and exercise! :)
Thanks for linking up! Isn't it amazing how there is always something to do in this profession. I am pretty sure they could put a cot next to my desk, and I could work 20+ hours a day. I can't wait to hear how you do with your leave by 5 resolution throughout the year! Be sure to check in with the monthly linky to keep us posted.
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The Third Wheel
I hear ya! So many distractions to lead you away from the exercise!!
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Learning to be awesome
I am totally trying to cook healthier dinners too - and it is so hard to leave school early enough to get it done consistently! Good luck achieving your goals, and Happy New Year! :)
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