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of an Administrator A Day in the Life “Appreciation has the power to uplift, transform, and inspire others. You must learn to receive appreciation as freely as you give it.” Andrea’s Story: Each day I am asked, “How do you like your new job?” My answer is not what Andrea would typically say. I am usually very positive; however, I keep responding with, “I am really struggling,” or “I am not sure why they chose me for this job.” For the past fifteen years, I have felt successful as an educator. This is the first time in fifteen years that I question my ability each and every day. Even when colleagues tell me, “You are the right person…” I respond with a “Thanks, but….” Although I always strive to uplift and inspire others, I am not following my own advice/actions. I truly need to reflect and refocus my response. I am not being a positive role model or colleague when I use negative self-talk. Now that I have admitted my shortcoming, I will work harder to overcome my negativity. Principle #3 Appreciation Principle #3 states that you should “...model and receive appreciation as freely as you give it to others.” Reflecting on this quote helps me to see that I am not truly being a mentor when I model negativity. I found myself putting myself down twice today at work. If I am going to be REAL, it probably has a lot to do with my childhood. When you are overweight, and constantly teased, it can leave marks inside that are hidden from others. I need to love myself and treat myself with the same positivity and love that I share with others each and every day. Talk to Me: "Alicia, I am trying to balance my new job and focus on showing appreciation to myself and others. What are you trying to balance?
a Digital Learning of Innovation Facilitator Media A Day in the Life “Learning to openly express appreciation in a variety of ways will improve your relationships and your ability to communicate effectively.” Alicia’s Story I really struggle with sharing my thoughts with others. Hard to believe after these blogs, right? Really though, it’s hard for me to share my personal feelings, and that includes appreciation. It takes a lot of trust for me to open up and share my thoughts with others. Immediately after finishing this book, I shared my appreciation of our friendship with one of my dear friends. I look forward to doing more of this. Today, I set myself a little mini-challenge and focused on sharing my appreciation with several folks I work with. The difference in my day was clear as a bell, and the reaction on their faces was priceless. We don’t express appreciation of others enough, and I intend to work on that. Principle #3 Appreciation Positive feedback is shared with my students daily, but I struggle to share that same positive feedback with the adults I have the privilege of serving. It’s more than just appreciating what someone is doing or the way someone acts, it’s about appreciating them just for being them. I love how Kim speaks about appreciating openness, even in a confrontation. Thinking through that lens changes the way conflict resolution works. If we focus on the appreciation of others, we are also looking for the good in them. This is a win-win for everyone. Talk to Me: "Andrea, I appreciate your support. You believe in my writing, my story, my message. Please know I believe in you too. How will you show approval to others? Is this hard for an administrator?"
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