Sometimes we just need a little pat on the back or motivation because we are feeling not quite adequate. You could be the most successful of the successful, but you are having a bad day…everyone has them. I have been a teacher for a looooonnnnngggg time…I started in day care in college…worked in an after school program after I graduated…next was a preschool director….educational assistant….2nd grade teacher….first grade teacher….and now kindergarten teacher. It’s been a long evolution in my career. I still feel inadequate some days even with my 2 advanced degrees and umpteen million hours of professional development.
I appreciated today when a co-worker said to me that I was a great teacher who really cares. It meant a lot to me. We both talk about how the teachers who are just starting out are so self-assured and confident, but to a fault. They think they know it all and that they can do no wrong. It makes me worried for the future of our society. Hence, the need for a little motivation and uplifting thoughts.
I try to focus on posting motivational sayings/quotes that I feel are truth. If it helps one person a day, then I feel that I am making the world a better place. I also try to do that on this blog…I want to try to motivate or help at least one person (hopefully more) per post.
One site that I LOVE is Tiny Buddha. It has all kinds of articles, quotes, tips….you name it…and everything is positive and motivational. I also follow them on Facebook and they have awesome quotes and stories.
Another great site for motivational quotes is Insight of the Day. It has great quotes on the site and you can also get a quote emailed to you every day….motivation in your inbox:)
Finally, I have to say that my biggest motivation is probably my son. My parents both died when I was a teenager. They had a HUGE impact on the person that I am even though they were only in my life for about 16 years. My son is my motivation to be a better person, a healthier person, a more loving person. I miss my parents every day; they were great people and I have great childhood memories. I want to have that type of impact on my son’s life. He is a great young man.
Where do you get your motivation?
I love tiny buddha. I also adore Buddha Doodles. They are short, simple, and the artwork is precious.
I have to check that one out too..thanks.
I love this. I think everyone needs a little extra push sometimes and something as simple as a motivational or inspiring quote always lifts me up 🙂
Definitely!!!
Hahha love this quote! Seriously so true! Enjoy everything in your life now 🙂
Love that quote too because it is so true!!!
I love inspirational quotes! Thanks so much for sharing some of your favorite sites for motivation and inspiration.
Thank you Cynthia…hope you are rehabbing well from your injury:)
So neat to see the things that motivate and inspire you! I’ll definitely be checking out both of those sites! Thanks for sharing!
Hope they motivate you too:)
Oh I need to start going to Tiny Buddha, that quote is perfect!
LOVE Tiny Buddha
This is so true Kim. However successful we are and are an inspiration for hundreds we ourselves need some motivation and inspiration to go on. I believe family is a great motivation. Your family knows you better and they know when you need a shoulder or a hand or sometimes just to be there. Loved your post. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you…I appreciate your kind words
Ha! I love this! It put a smile on my face! Its a great reminder not to compare yourself to others all the time and just be happy with who you are as a person. Thank you for sharing so much!
Glad it made you smile…yes, we definitely need to stop comparing:)
I get my motivation from my friends and just a general positive outlook! I will have to look up tiny Buddha though!
I saw this saying about friends that said I rather have 4 quarters than 100 pennies…I do treasure my good friends who are motivating
Tiny Buddha is such a great site. I’ve been reading it for years. And it does help motivate you!
LOVE Tiny Buddha
I love Tiny Buddha! It has a great variety of posts. I’m enjoying your posts as well. Have a great week!
Thank you Amy:)