It is OK to #fail!

Hello lovelies,

I am so sorry this blog post is ~LONG~ overdue, but I have been busy with vacations, summer jobs, and sickness.

BUT, I am back to tell you that “It is OK to #fail!” If you are a human being, you have felt as if you don’t “measure up” to standards that you have set for yourself. This is my biggest anxiety.  I often feel, in my profession and personal life, that I am not doing everything “perfectly”. Below, I am giving you 3 reasons why it is OK to fail!

Reason 1: YOU are HUMAN! HUMANS aren’t PERFECT! It doesn’t matter how long you study, research, think and plan about something, there are things that you can not control such as other people’s behaviors. For example, there are several times I plan an amazing lesson. I dedicate time to think about what my students will need and what they will be doing. When the time comes to teach the lesson, my students just don’t grasp the concept. Quickly, I could assume that the lesson is a #fail and to toss it. But, instead I change the lesson in the moment to fit what the students need to be successful.

Take away: Roll with the punches!

Reason 2: You will grow as a person from failing. Question: If you are successful at everything, will you learn anything? The best part about failing is the learning lesson. If something does not work out, then you know not to do it again. The best lessons I have learned in life is from the experience of failing. With failure, you will also grow as a person and gain life experience.

Take away: You must fail to grow.

Reason 3: Failure teaches children great life lessons. From my first year experience, I can tell you that your students watch everything you do. They see how you react to stress, deal with situations, and interact with others. Students learn most of their social behaviors from watching and mimicking others. Many times in my classroom, my students have watched me fail. Either a lesson went horribly wrong or my technology would not work, they have been front row. If you didn’t know, students believe that their teachers are celebrities. Imagine someone you look up to fails miserably right in front of you. In a way, it makes you feel good. Not because you want them to fail, but you realize that they are not perfect. Also, you feel as if you are not alone.

Take away: Let your students see you fail!

I hope that if you are a teacher, parent, or none of the above that you learned something about failing: It’s OK!

Till next time,

Ms. Hilburn

Bye School Year, Hello Summer

Summer is here. If you are a teacher, you can relate to this. If you are not, so sorry. Either way you can laugh at my following list: Things Teachers Love About Summer Break!

1. You can have a bathroom break whenever you want. #goals
2. Your hot coffee doesn’t turn into “iced” coffee because you forgot it somewhere.
3. Sleeping in all day everyday. (Lets be real, 8 a.m. is sleeping in.)
4. You finally hear your “real” name more often. 
5. You can watch whatever you want on Netflix instead of Trolls for the 40th time.
6. Lunch Break, enough said.
7. You don’t have to refer to everyone as your friend. 
8. You have the energy to put effort in the way you look. (Maybe?)
9. Not having to keep up with the day of the week. 

& last but not least,

10. Sweet, Sweet Silence 

Now, I want you to think of a Summer Goal you want to accomplish this summer. The school year is filled with crazy, and we often forget about ourselves. Being a teacher is harder than *most* professions. This means we need more self-care than others. Below I am listing my 5 Summer Goals:

1. Read books that I enjoy
2. Take time out for myself to accomplish my personal goals (This blog, duh!)
3. Implement healthier eating habits
4. Create a workout routine
5. Spend plenty of time with myself, family and friends

Do you have any goals? Comment them below! 

“You can’t pour from an empty cup. Take care of yourself first!”

XOXO,

Ms. Hilburn