I am half a year into a vocation that I have shied away from previously, school principal. Today was a day, and there have been very few, when I thought to myself, "what were you thinking?" It seemed like a million things did not go well. There seemed to be tense moments with colleagues over interpretation of a school policy, my feelings were hurt by something silly that happened, and I second guessed a decision and didn't follow through with what I felt was the right thing to do. Were these things uncomfortable? Yes! Did I learn from these experiences? Yes!
10 years ago I would have come home to begin looking at Pinterest boards fantasizing about a career change. But, then 45 year-old Mrs. Brattin and now 55 year-old Mrs. Brattin are worlds apart in their ability to regroup and move forward.
This evening I am reminding myself of my determination to make a difference, to have confidence in my decision making and to block out the noise of self-doubt. Finally, I have decided that I should begin taking my own advice from the 5th grade leadership class that I have been facilitating this past month: work within my circle of control, be confident and use any power I have for positivity.
Tomorrow is a snow day! The alarm is off! Stay safe, stay warm.
