1. This one has developed over time and is probably the hardest - make every decision based on what is the right thing to do, not on what is the easy thing to do.
2. Everyone has something important to them to say. It may not be priority to you but it is to them so listen.
3. Be sure you can always look into the mirror and be proud of what is looking back at you - a person of integrity.
4. Keep a smile on your face
5. Always be a parent first - they have enough friends.
Some are much easier to follow all the time - others not so much. I feel like these live rules need to be somewhere visible, like my personal mission, to remind me more often.
I am thinking these rules are somewhat fluid but not completely. I think they reflect my inner core values, but I know as I grow both professionally and as a parent I learn more and may add or change some things.
ta ta for now.
Krista
Thanks, Krista. You're right about the word "rule". I'm not actually one who follows the rules or at least not to the letter!! I like them to stretch and bend to accommodate my needs. I appreciate your personal list of rules to live by. I believe that articulating our personal life rules, which are usually more implicit, we have an opportunity to understand ourselves more fully. Jackie
ReplyDeleteHey Krista,
ReplyDeleteI think being an good listener is key to many rules. I am like Jackie, I prefer rules to bend. Every situation is unique and sometimes rule bending is necessary. Most definitely, you have established a great list of rules. As you model these for your children, and students, you will find many will adopt your ways.
Sheri