“Trying things that push us out of our comfort zone…” (pg 58). Ugh! Who wants that? That feeling of knots in my stomach and breaking out into a sweat…. no thank you!
About 5 years ago, I had an experience where I had to “get comfortable being uncomfortable.” At first, I resisted; I dug in my heels and tried to stay with what I knew. However, when I pushed myself to be uncomfortable… and just feel it… and flow with it… and continue on, it made all the difference.
When I tell you that “get comfortable being uncomfortable” was my daily mantra, I’m not exaggerating. It was on post-it notes all around the house and on my desk at school. It took a good year of resistance, but I was pushed, and I pushed myself. The improvement in my life was remarkable.
I learned that being comfortable kept me from growing and learning. I was stuck in bad habits and old routines. When I let myself be uncomfortable sooo many doors were opened -- ones that I couldn’t have imagined before. Now, I need to push myself do that more in the classroom. I want to be psyched to go to work each and every day! I KNOW that I need to be more innovative. Having a cute classroom with “fun” activities isn’t enough. I need to learn to actually create lessons (not repackage what’s already out there) with an innovative mind.
I want to learn how to 1) be more innovative with the knowledge that I already have and 2) inspire the kids to be more creative so that they LOVE learning.
About 5 years ago, I had an experience where I had to “get comfortable being uncomfortable.” At first, I resisted; I dug in my heels and tried to stay with what I knew. However, when I pushed myself to be uncomfortable… and just feel it… and flow with it… and continue on, it made all the difference.
When I tell you that “get comfortable being uncomfortable” was my daily mantra, I’m not exaggerating. It was on post-it notes all around the house and on my desk at school. It took a good year of resistance, but I was pushed, and I pushed myself. The improvement in my life was remarkable.
I learned that being comfortable kept me from growing and learning. I was stuck in bad habits and old routines. When I let myself be uncomfortable sooo many doors were opened -- ones that I couldn’t have imagined before. Now, I need to push myself do that more in the classroom. I want to be psyched to go to work each and every day! I KNOW that I need to be more innovative. Having a cute classroom with “fun” activities isn’t enough. I need to learn to actually create lessons (not repackage what’s already out there) with an innovative mind.
I want to learn how to 1) be more innovative with the knowledge that I already have and 2) inspire the kids to be more creative so that they LOVE learning.
Going beyond our comfort zones is always difficult. This book and creating new learning experiences will push us past those limits!
ReplyDeleteThat's what I'm hoping!! Get me out of my bubble!
DeleteI agree - going outside of our comfort zones is so hard!! I still find myself resisting - but in reading this book, and especially in this new role, I feel like I've been pushed out of my comfort zone a lot this year. It is how we grow and learn and make ourselves even better as teachers and people!
ReplyDeleteI can be quite stubborn and push back if I don't "feel it". I'm realizing, however, that my way isn't the best way. I need to be open to new things!
DeleteTotally! It is so hard to let go of that control.
ReplyDeleteYes, it is! In my childhood, I often felt out of control. As an adult, I then went overboard with being in control and independent. I've recently realized that there is a thin line in between. I often slip and fall off that line into being in control. Gotta work on that!
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