Wednesday 29 July 2015

Hauora - Keep myself in balance

Before School started at the beginning of the year, we had a PLD on Hauora. I came away from that day with big plans on how I was going to balance my school/home life. How I was going to look after my well being - My Hauora.
This is most definitely a work in progress

 This is my first teaching whilst being in a relationship. Both require time in order to be successful. So far it has been a bit of a mission to find that balance. It seems like I tend to focus on one and the then other suffers. I am learning to not let one flow onto the other. (So hard)
I guess it takes time to figure out what works best for you...
I need to work smarter in the extra time I stay at school in the evenings so that I am not working all night at home.
Time together
My niece and nephews

Family is very important to me. They keep me grounded. We are very close and completely supportive of each other. I am lucky enough to be Aunty Jodie to four beautiful individuals who bring me so much joy. With this comes the feelings of guilt when I don't see them very often. "Can I come over Aunty?"...."Oh, not this weekend I have lots of work to do" :(
I need to make time for them.
Having a wonderful group of close friends both here and around the world helps to keep things in perspective. Being able to offload is really beneficial. Also, talking to friends is good to remind myself that there is a life outside of school. Having a laugh is SO important. Skype is fantastic. Makes it simple to stay connected with those overseas. I need to remember to give myself the time to see friends who are nearby.


I think my Wairua is at its happiest when I am surrounded by trees. Having lived in cities around the world in concrete jungles and millions of people - it is in nature where I can really breathe. Driving to and from work everyday means I don't get any walking in. As the days get lighter I will have to make it part of my day to go for a walk. In the weekends go to the beach, river, bush...anywhere where I can make that connection with myself.


Sleep Sleep Sleep
The Goal 
More often than I would like
Don't we all?
A big one for me 

- Be on top of my sleep - 
- Know when I am struggling -
- Do something about it -
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  1. Unknown7 August 2015 at 01:12

    Hey Jodie! I really enjoyed reading this post. It is so true. Teaching as a profession is truly never ending. There is always something to do and when the pressure is on to meet deadlines it can get quite stressful. I think the 'goals' that you have set for yourself are probably applicable to most teachers and I know I definitely need to work on the 'sleep' goal. I am thankful to have a supportive husband and whanau who understand why I have to go to school or stay late to get some work done. Whanau are definitely what motivates and keeps me going. Kia kaha. I hope you get to enjoy many walks in the ngahere when the weather warms up.

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  2. Unknown11 August 2015 at 19:41

    Kia Ora Jodie on your very honest reflection and the goals you have set for yourself. Teaching as a career can consume your whole life...if you let it. You have a life and you know what is important to you apart from your career. Whanau, aroha, hikoi in the ngahere. Life balance.

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