Hard to believe that the last 8 weeks have gone by, that another school year has come to an end, and that summer is truly here. The last 3 months have been surreal, I don’t think any of us could have predicted how different our lives would be in 2020.
For me, this project has been a way to reconnect with purpose and creativity in my life. World pandemic and house confinement had me lacking initiative and the desire to learn new things. By going back to doing things I enjoyed I found a renewed sense of purpose. Throughout this process, I have learned that you have to push yourself out of your comfort zone to continue growing, that having routines help build preparation, but that you also have to be flexible to adapt to changes.
This week I took another step to add a new challenge and push myself out of my comfort zone. I started a running plan based on the Hanson model. It is taught by Nikki Humphrey, wife of one of the founders, along with two other coaches. It’s virtual through Facebook and limited to 70 women from across the country. Some of these women have amazing stories and successes- running Boston in 3 hours! My goal is to become a stronger runner and person by following a prescribed training plan and leaning in for support.
I found this quote on their book and struck me that it could apply to other aspects of life “Being a great racer is part preparation and part flexibility”
This class has provided me with experiences I can take into my class, especially with remote learning becoming a part of our daily lives. Creating authentic assignments and opportunities for students to pursue their own interests will support the development of the skills needed to succeed in the 21st century. Pursing inquiry, evaluating sources, leveraging technology, and ethically creating and sharing new knowledge.
Inma, I think it is great that you have found ways to push yourself out of your comfort zone and at the same time relieve stress by meditating, journaling, learning the piano (great idea getting virtual feedback), and running! You have been quite productive during this time in quarantine!
ReplyDeleteI definitely understand the struggles with running sometimes with injuries. I started to run again and an old "runner's knee" injury came back. Still, I have been running a little more lightly and it was especially a great way to see neighbors, colleagues, and former students every once in a while (I live close to where I work, also it was nice especially the first couple of months when we were in lockdown!).
I wish you continued success with these activities and enjoy the rest of your summer!
Hi Inma!
ReplyDeleteI completely agree that the last 3 months have been surreal. Never did I think I would live through something like this! Very happy to read that you have learned to push yourself out of your comfort zone in order to learn. Your list of activities is inspiring and made me think how lazy I was during. LOL I hope you continue in your activities moving forward. Have a great summer! Stay safe and healthy!
Hi Imna,
ReplyDeleteFollowing your journey during these last 8 weeks has been inspiring! You have accomplished so much, and it seems that you have really found joy in partaking in activities that really make you happy. It seems that this project came at a perfect time for everyone to really do some self exploration and find some motivation to partake in tasks that fulfill a passion. I found it was a great distraction for me to put my focus into something that mattered for myself. I hope you continue to find joy in your activities as you head back into another school year. Best of luck!
Ashley