Goals

tI was on a #pd4uandme chat this morning and Dave Black asked, "Anybody else have a learning reading or planned learning over break to share?"

I replied, "I hope to work on my website, adding ideas, etc.  Also want to dig into Nearpod more."

Dave responded, "What kinds of things do  you want to add to your website?"

I was stumped for a second and realized that I don't have any kind of plan plan.  Oh, plenty of lottery balls bouncing around in my head, but not an actual plan.

I replied, "Basically it is a time for me to get organized and make a plan for the year."

What do I want to share?  What do I want to do?  Basically, what are my hopes and dreams for the year?   I am taking Monday to think about my Messy Tech journey. I am going to take this post to do some pre-planning.  In my heart of hearts, what am I passionate about and what do I want to do?

Wait.  I remember seeing a video teaser this morning for a Ted Talk called, "How to Figure Out What you Really Want."  I'll be right back. How to Figure Out What You Really Want | Ashley Stahl | TEDxLeidenUniversity

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Okay!  Wow.  That was good. I thought my pre-plan was going to be a list of technicalities, but instead I have a plan for some heart-work.

1.  Do a self- audit.

• What is my end goal?
• What am I afraid of?
• What truth am I surpressing?

2. What brings me joy?

• When am I the most happy?
• "What skill set am I using when I am the most inspired?"

3.  Engage and do.  

• What do I want to do and WHY?
• How am I going to get it done?
• What is my road map?

Sounds like a plan!  Some serious self-reflecting before specific goals. A colleague of mine said she was going to make specific goals for the different subjects she teaches.  This simple gesture of sharing inspired me to think about my specific goals, too.  I'll be back next Saturday with a report.  Best to you in your end of the year reflecting!

#bettertogether  #inspireoneanother ​