In my 30’s…… I must
admit that when it came time to sit down and actually write for Deena’s blog, I
felt writers block – uncharacteristically speechless!
I pictured myself being so much wiser and having everything
in my life so much more together by this point!
I decided to write about a realization I just had:
Recently a quote (on Pinterest of course!) caught my eye,
and I thought it fit well with my career.
“Be strong, for you never know who you are inspiring”
As a teacher and a coach, I still felt like a rookie in my
job most days. Even though I’m comfortable and at ease, sometimes you are still
trying to “fake it until you make it” I had a vague awareness, but no real idea
the impact I had on my students and athletes until relocating and leaving to
another position.
It was after many heartfelt cards and messages about
influence, guidance and inspiration that I began to grasp the impact one can
have in a young person’s life.
I had no idea the confidence that my young students or
athletes had in my abilities as a teacher, a coach and someone to help them
navigate through the potholes and hurdles faced by teenagers in high school.
And in reality, this really not a surprise… I chose my
profession because others had an impact on me.
I wanted to be a high school PE teacher and coach because of influential
teachers and coaches I had in my life.
I guess what I’m trying to say is that, in our 30’s while we
still may be searching for role models and mentors- we have in fact become them
to others. To our children, our students,
nieces & nephews, colleagues and to our friends.
I really believe that friends and family are the most
important things in life and have begun to give myself permission to say no to
that which prevents me from having a balance of friends and family.
As I begin a new chapter in my life, this will be difficult
to keep up, but there in lies a certain freedom, even to say “I’m giving myself
permission” to do something that is good for me!
I loved reading everyone’s guest blogs & thank Deena
& Kyla for this unique experience. Much love to you ladies.
1 comment
Great post, Chantelle! I still feel like a "new" teacher. I actually have to give myself the odd reality check to remind myself that I am actually moving into the middle of my career. I totally get what you are saying.
ReplyDeleteHave a lovely day!