Melodi Sterner

#forsythPLN @OMSKristin

@SSTeachesStuff @HendricksMiddle I love you so much! You are my world.

A3: in my experience it has been to handle conflict. I’m not sure why honestly. It’s like we as teachers need training on that one! Lol! I think teaching is such a personal profession as well so people get very passionate. #forsythpln

A2: I Think for us it would be to hold check ins. This is where we see if what we are doing is working and discuss what needs to change, etc. #forsythpln

A1: I think I like the determine each expertise. I find with kids and adults, when they realize they have something important to add to the group, they feel a sense of purpose. That’s when they go for it! They feel valued! #forsythpln

@OMSKristin You said it much better!

@ShanklesRMS Totally- like a blending of the minds rather than just a meeting of the minds...

Melodi Sterner, Riverwatch. I guess cooperation means to participate and bring something to the table. In collaboration you do that plus take in what others bring to the table and help it to form your ideas and opinions. #forsythpln

@SSTeachesStuff Finally....

@MrsBayerLSMS Me!

Who has taken the GACE in Instructional Technology? #forsythpln #TechTalkGA

@SkogsNation @SSTeachesStuff I’m in!

@SSTeachesStuff Substitute pastries for chocolate and we could be twins on this! 😂🤣 #forsythpln

A5: You shut down, start doom-scrolling social media and stress eating pastries. I know you’re probably not looking for this literal of an answer but I’m kind of a pro at this. #forsythpln

@OMSKristin Also giving myself rewards at specific goal markers helps....food is the BEST! Lol!

@ShanklesRMS I actually think tech is great for this- there are so many apps/features that can pop up reminders to keep our resolutions fresh on our minds even during busy seasons

A4: I think for me it is setting a routine and committing to that routine each day to establish a habit. Also, setting alarms to keep me accountable for not missing the time. Telling a friend or spouse your plan and asking them to check in and perhaps give motivation. #forsythpln

A5: this happens to me more times than I wanted to admit. I am hard on myself. We start focusing on negatives and “what if’s” and forget our “why”. Then, we see no reason to continue and quit, and walk away. It hurts is mentally. #forsythpln

@BrysonBridget @SSTeachesStuff introduced me!

@mrsrad23 Oh I am not great at all. These are hopes and dreams for me! Lol! I feel ya!

A4- ummmm... I got nothing. As I said, this is a weakness for me. Like HUGE. Unless you are my boss or a total stranger telling me if i gained or lost a pound or two. I’m looking at you #forsythpln for your ideas! 😂

@OMSKristin I’m the first one to do that! Lol!

@ShanklesRMS Great comparison! Makes so much sense in our careers, but sometimes we fail to mimic that in personal endeavors #forsythpln

A3: If we don’t start with preparing for that action, then we will quickly find ourselves in a pickle. We do it in the classroom as well. If we didn’t prepare for our class time, it would be a free-for-all and no learning would take place. It would be chaos. #forsythpln

@SSTeachesStuff Good one!

A3: I honestly feel like in many cases we should toss the resolution and ONLY implement the plan. If you know what it takes to get to a goal, just start doing it without the goal- no pressure, no stress. Just see where it takes you. #forsythpln

A2: for me, honestly, it’s the A. I make my resolutions too big many times and disappoint myself when I don’t quite reach it. I guess it is good to reach for the stars, but also realizing what you CAN achieve is best. We all need the encouragement of meeting goals. #forsythpln

@OMSKristin It so works! Especially when it gets hard and you want to give up!

@ShanklesRMS So true! I love when I’m in yoga and the instructor reminds us to set an intent for the class. It had the power to ground us amidst chaos #forsythpln

A1: examining and knowing the why behind the what gives you purpose. It’s a good thing with mindfulness meditation as well. Knowing your purpose for what you are doing gives you a purpose and a motivation to keep going. #forsythpln