“The moment you want to retreat is the exact moment you have to reach in.”
As an administrator, I use this mantra when the work feels too difficult or the feedback seems too tough, to remind myself that the challenge is also a moment of opportunity.
FIND CONNECTION
Who are your supporters? Who can you trust to discuss challenges and solicit advice? Cultivating these relationships is important for any school leader.
READ TO LEARN
Reading up on best practices and tips from others can help administrators gain perspective.
REFLECT AND REFRAME
In those dark moments of doubt where you question your choice to become a school leader, step outside of your circumstances to see the bigger picture. Reframing a challenge is a useful way to gain perspective.
BE MINDFUL
As the adage goes, “Be mindful, even when your mind is full.” Incorporate simple mindful strategies into your day for shelter from the day-to-day stress.
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