Who Moved My Cheese? Project
Aspect of my life affected by change
The new aspect of my life that has been affected by change is a new position on my job. I have been moved, not by choice, from a special education paraprofessional to a kindergarten paraprofessional. At first, I acted like Hem, I did not want to accept this change because it takes me out of my comfort zone, even though this classroom would still have special needs students in it. I did not feel like I would be able to stay in this one classroom all day with kindergartens. I was trying to find every excuse there was NOT to accept this change.
It made me feel angry, disoriented, and frightened about the change, especially since I wasn't the one requesting the change. I tried blaming others for this happening, but in reality, it happened because of my actions, not others. It took me about a week to stop being like Hem, wanting to stay in my comfort zone, and start being like Haw, exploring the advantages of the new position.
Therefore, I started talking and thinking about the advantages of the new position such as; still being able to work with the special needs children, helping a fellow co-worker/teacher in her classroom, not having other assigned duties elsewhere. I will be able to work along side the teacher and brush up on my teaching skills. Hopefully, I can also help the classroom teacher with things,or teaching skills that she may not be strong in doing. After all, that is what a team does,isn't it?
Furthermore, just as Haw was hesitant at first, with exploring new cheese, I was hesitant about the new position. Then, I realized that my situation could be a lot worse, I could be looking for another job, instead of a new position. This is when I prayed about it, for God to show me the positive in the move and remove the negative from my mind. Now, I am excited to see what this year brings for me and how I will touch the lives of so many new students in our classroom. Besides, if I look at it in the children's eyes, this will be a new classroom for them as well. So, who am I to complain, or fret? If they can learn to adapt in a new classroom, then so can I!!
In conclusion, I am thankful for this class study, and am glad I chose this particular book. This book has definitely given me a different outlook on my position, and throughout my life, in general.
Therefore, I started talking and thinking about the advantages of the new position such as; still being able to work with the special needs children, helping a fellow co-worker/teacher in her classroom, not having other assigned duties elsewhere. I will be able to work along side the teacher and brush up on my teaching skills. Hopefully, I can also help the classroom teacher with things,or teaching skills that she may not be strong in doing. After all, that is what a team does,isn't it?
Furthermore, just as Haw was hesitant at first, with exploring new cheese, I was hesitant about the new position. Then, I realized that my situation could be a lot worse, I could be looking for another job, instead of a new position. This is when I prayed about it, for God to show me the positive in the move and remove the negative from my mind. Now, I am excited to see what this year brings for me and how I will touch the lives of so many new students in our classroom. Besides, if I look at it in the children's eyes, this will be a new classroom for them as well. So, who am I to complain, or fret? If they can learn to adapt in a new classroom, then so can I!!
In conclusion, I am thankful for this class study, and am glad I chose this particular book. This book has definitely given me a different outlook on my position, and throughout my life, in general.
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