My 2011 TO BE List - What's Yours? | Angela Maiers, Speaker, Educator, #YOUMATTER

2nd Jan 2011 Posted in: 21st CENTURY EDUCATION, HABITUDES, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, SOCIAL MEDIA, STRATEGIES THAT WORK, TEACHER INSPIRATION, Uncategorized

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Right now, you are probably walking around with some sort of list detailing the things you need to do, tasks you need to complete, and errands you need to run. To-Do lists are great for keeping us organized and helping us get through our busy days.

What would happen if we turned that TO DO List into a TO BE list? What if at the end of that busy week, we could look back at all the things we accomplished that helped us discover our strengths, foster important relationships, and live a more balanced and joyful life?

‘Being’ and ‘doing’ are inseparable aspects of the human condition and attention must be paid to both, so I’m giving this a shot in 2011. I have started my TO BE list detailing the kind of person that I will be working hard on becoming and developing in the next weeks and months.

It is not complete by any means, but here’s my start:

To Be List -January 2-January9, 2011:

TO BE more aware-listen and watch carefully those around me taking note of how I am making them feel when I am in their presence.
TO BE more accepting of my own faults and those I loves’ shortcomings. Patience is a virtue, but it is hard when you are in a hurry to get something done. I will be more accepting of theirs and my own efforts.
TO BE more open minded and open hearted in my listening, speaking less and reflecting more
TO BE more trusting of fellow colleagues and associates; knowing everyone is giving their personal best.
TO BE more intentional; acknowledging publicly the contributions I see others making

At the end of this week, I hope to look back and see how much I have accomplished in these specific areas. (I have a sneaking suspicion, that if I can accomplish this; my “To Do” lists will be impacted as well.)
If you value being a good, loving, caring, empathic friend with lots of loving friendships in your life, then you might thinking of creating your own TO BE List this week.

What have you got to lose? There is no better time to start than now!