things that help
Am so tired and overwhelmed. I feel like the more I read the less I know. So, I am trying to focus little things that make me feel better.
1. New pens - seriously loving the uniball jetstream!
2. I got out my mom's master's thesis and put it on my desk. I use it when I need a hard surface to write on and glance over at it when I am feeling alone. In a small way it makes me feel like she is here rooting for me.
3. Stretching
4. Turing my cell phone to silent
5. Buying a "chef made" dinner from the grocery store so that I don't have to cook or go out to eat
6. Occasionally screaming hysterically in my car and then turning up the music
7. Giving myself a pass on appearing to hold it together or "be positive" for a few moments a day (or more...)
8. Being kinder to my students, giving them praise and encouragement even when I am appalled by the crap they turn in
9. Not driving over to the gym (seriously - that's like an extra 45 min in my day if you count the roundtrip and shower)
10. Sleeping in until 8 tomorrow (here's hoping!)
11. Extra bonus: Thursday's lunch organization -- there is something amazing about making food for friends and eating together (even if it is in the office!)
1. New pens - seriously loving the uniball jetstream!
2. I got out my mom's master's thesis and put it on my desk. I use it when I need a hard surface to write on and glance over at it when I am feeling alone. In a small way it makes me feel like she is here rooting for me.
3. Stretching
4. Turing my cell phone to silent
5. Buying a "chef made" dinner from the grocery store so that I don't have to cook or go out to eat
6. Occasionally screaming hysterically in my car and then turning up the music
7. Giving myself a pass on appearing to hold it together or "be positive" for a few moments a day (or more...)
8. Being kinder to my students, giving them praise and encouragement even when I am appalled by the crap they turn in
9. Not driving over to the gym (seriously - that's like an extra 45 min in my day if you count the roundtrip and shower)
10. Sleeping in until 8 tomorrow (here's hoping!)
11. Extra bonus: Thursday's lunch organization -- there is something amazing about making food for friends and eating together (even if it is in the office!)