This is a picture of Crane Beach in Ipswich. This morning my husband and I walked down to our community dock, dragged our kayaks out of the marsh and started our adventure down river to Crane Beach. The water was calm, the sun was shining, and the only living beings around were seagulls and fish. It was peaceful, serene and what I try to make a weekly adventure that always puts life in perspective. Granted, it was early...earlier than I wish to admit since my message today is about finding balance. Truth be told, this is something I am continually working on. As educators, our job is never done. Honestly, I could work 24/7 as I'm sure you could and feel like there is still more to do. As the leader of the school, of course my expectations are high and I expect the best of the staff for the children we serve on a daily basis. With that said, in order to succeed in this realm, we all need to find balance between our professional and personal lives.
For me, a ride on a kayak or sitting at the beach with just my husband or with our children gives me peace of mind and puts the drama and issues of the week in perspective. I truly love my job and the people I work with day in and day out ... but first and foremost I love my family. In order for me to be healthy and the best I can be on the job for my professional family, I need balance. This week, I challenge you to look at your own life and find the balance the makes you the best you can be for your own family, as well as the family we have at school.
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