To say this has been a crazy week, would be an accurate statement. The stomach bug made its way through our entire home. The youngest has been dealing with some teeth issues since summer, so we had to make an emergency trip to dentist. At our home, the gas company had to come do service which left us without hot water for three days. And at school, we are deep in the midst of beginning of the year testing that requires technology that is aging and an internet system that has been in and out. With all this, there is much to complain or be down about, but I still say, find some good in everyday. My family is all healthy now, has a roof over our heads, cars that work, food on the table, jobs, and family that we get the opportunity to wake up to each day. For this and much more, I am grateful!
You see, no matter your role, whether it be parent, teacher, administrator, coach, adult in general, I can guarantee that you are The Problem Solver for someone. You are the person they seek out in times of indecision, turmoil, problems, frustration, etc. Speaking for myself, it can be draining to fill these shoes, but I still have to find some good in each interaction, because there are others relying on me daily to keep a cool head. I'm not perfect at this, and this week proved this. It's my responsibility to give folks the benefit of the doubt, to find a win-win solution to things, to encourage others, to say no when I can't do something and not try to muddle through, to seek help when I need it, and to find some good in all situations. It's been my experience that many times the issues I encounter with people is a by-product of something that is completely out of my control, so I try not to take things personally.
I'm not sure if your week has been like mine, but I still want to encourage you to find some good, even in the craziest of places and times. There are others who need you.
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