Stress!!

I honestly think that if I saw this sign today, I would run to it and properly follow the directions. I have been so stressed this passed week. I realized that this is unhealthy so I decided to find ways to relieve my stress. At work, my boss and I have been redecorating the office to better accompany the principles of feng shui. Feng shui deals primarily with positive energies and ruling out the negative vibes and energies. The use of crystals, water gardens, zen gardens, and subtle light really did help to calm me down today. It Is important for us as professionals to manage our time, lives, & find a balance in everything we do to ensure that our stress levels stay down. My suggestion for all professionals is that they find a place of peace, or a method of escape from every single thing that could possibly cause stress. Ways of escape will not be the same from one person to the next so everybody should take care to find what gives them inner peace. For me, I enjoy going and being pampered to relieve my stress and I encourage you to go find what gives you a peace of mind. Good luck!!

Value Your Education!

I think it is so important that we realize the importance of education in our lives. We should truly value our right to receive a quality education, as well as our freedom of speech and press, which allow us to educate others. Education is absolutely imperative to the survival of our human race, as well as the success of our country. It is amazing how much further a quality education can carry us, compared to no education at all or knowing the bare minimum. As future educators, I feel that we should value the fact that we have received a great education. We should take pride in knowing that we are being entrusted to pass this education on to future generations. We should see ourselves as the farmer, planting seeds into young children. These should be seeds of determination, confidence, and success, seeds that push students to excel as well as value their education. It is often said that "those who can't do, teach." We should  be the generation of teachers who change this saying to "Because I do, I teach." The "do" in this new quote may stand for anything that we desire, whether it be a school subject or coaching a sport. We should take what we do and what we are good at, and pass it on to younger generations in an effort to help them become the best they can be. So as teachers, let's continue to embrace the education we are receiving, whether it be one of quality, or one of a lesser quality. Let's do whatever we can in order to succeed!

Professional Goals

I am currently a junior Interdisciplinary Studies major at Prairie View A&M University where I am studying to become an elementary school teacher, and later a principal. That being said, it is absolutely imperative for me to always keep my goals in mind. As a professional, it is very important that I am always maintaining integrity, ethical values, and demonstrate the highest of leadership qualities and abilities. It is my goal to not only teach my students, but to be a role model for them and someone that leads by example. I will strive to make an impact in my students' lives and aid in enabling them to succeed in both their education and their life. As a student of Prairie View A&M it is my professional goal to carry out the traditions of my institution. In that, I must obtain my degree and go on to be a part of a legacy of Productive Panthers. Furthermore, I must always push myself and strive to be the best that I can be. My professional goal overall is to do all that I can to be the absolute best teacher that I can and do anything that I can to make a difference, while staying in tune with my values and belief in Jesus Christ.