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Tuesday, July 31, 2012

New {School} Year Resolution Linky Party

Ok, let me start this post by saying that I NEVER make new year resolutions because I NEVER keep them. 

I read somewhere that it takes 21 days to create a habit (or maybe it's break a bad habit...hmmm). Well either way, I never make it to 21 days. 

A new {school} year resolution on the other hand is something I can probably handle...we'll see.

So here goes nothing. I'm linking up with Amanda over at Teaching Maddeness for her 
 
 

Resolution #1
Stay organized. I have a little problem with putting things back where they go after I'm done with them. My husband would be the first to attest to this. I don't know why, but I've been this way my whole life. When I go visit my family they love to tease that they know when I have arrived because I leave a trail of my things all throughout the house. 

My only reply: I'm great at getting organized; I stink at staying organized.

Resolution #2
Use my timer! You're probably thinking that I'll be using a timer for my students. Nope. It's for me. At our teaching conference last year I took a class on procrastination and it was confirmed. Not only am I a disorganized mess (well, not after this post...thanks Amanda!), I'm also a procrastinator. One tip I learned was to use a timer to keep yourself motivated and it actually works...when I use it! So when that heap of papers I need to grade is piling up, I'm setting the timer for 10 minutes and I can't do anything but grade until that timer dings. Then I can do 5 minutes of something that I deem "fun" like playing around with my bulletin boards or doing educational research (aka blog hopping, pinning).  

Resolution #3
Work on writing. There are so many things I want to do better this year and I know it's not realistic to try and change too many things all at once. Writing is going to be my area of focus this year. I hope to have many awesome writing posts coming as the school year progresses. 

So there you have it folks. We'll see how I do. Fingers crossed!

6 comments :

  1. So I'm thinking I need to commit to my resolutions for at least 20 days- we will see if that creates a habit!!!

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  2. I am definitely with you on #1!! That was my #1 too on my resolutions list. Organization always seems to be my downfall!
    Lisa
    Learning Is Something to Treasure

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  3. Thanks for linking up to the party! I'm so glad you put "use your timer" as a resolution. I did that my first few years of teaching and it worked wonders! I should get back to that this year! :)

    Amanda
    Teaching Maddeness

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  4. I am just like you! I definitely need to start the timer for myself. Thanks for the ideas!

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  5. I look forward to seeing your writing posts this year, that is one area that I would like to work on too! I just found your blog on the New {School} Year Resolution Linky Party, and look forward to follow you! I am your newest follower!

    Julie
    http://msshopesclass.blogspot.com/

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