Mindful Monday: You Are Worth It (part 2)

I am ​absolutely guilty of living a double life. ​And I am certain I'm not the only one. 

I am one person during the summer month​s​ and a completely different person during the school year. Why do I feel like it’s ​okay to ​put me and my family first when we have breaks​, but feel that I can’t continue to feed ​my needs and do what’s best for me and my family during the school year? 

​Our lives should not stop now that the school year has started back​. 

In order to make it through to May, in order to show up as the best version of​ ​ourselves, ​w​e have to continue to do what’s best for ​​us and our families. It may mean not working on the weekends​, making (and keeping) plans with family and friends, or making time for whatever it is that feeds your soul. I assure you​, if it leads to a better you, ​then, it’s definitely ​g​ood for our students.

I​'ll say it once more, because it's that important. Our lives should not stop now that the school year is in session. While a 50-50 balance is a myth, all or nothing is not sustainable.​ We must strive daily to make ourselves a priority. Because you deserve it, and you are absolutely worth it!