The past couple of posts have allowed you to get to know me a bit better! As a leader, I love spoiling my school family! Generally, I show my affection through food! I bring in treats- bagels, donuts, coffee pods, fruit, and sometimes even naughty treats like the Hostess goodies!
Based on what you know of my health journey, I am not not walking the talk!
So here comes the debate, I want to continue showing my love and caring for my staff, but I need to find that balance. My compromise has been cuties: healthy, delicious, and they do not spoil to quickly! I also have upped my coffee pod purchases: coffee = smiles!
Now here is where the twist comes, I have no problem sharing my health journey and how good I am feeling. I love it so much, I have become a health coach to support others on their journey with the program I am on. Well, I guess I have started a movement. Take 3 minutes and watch this video:
Apparently, I have become that crazy principal dancing by herself on a hillside, and now I have some followers! About half of my staff is taking steps to eat healthier, and several of my administrative colleagues are starting their journey! My dance isn’t looking so crazy now!
There is so much joy to be had in each and everyday, and feeling joyful, and taking steps to bring a smile into the lives of others is totally worth it.
One of my favorite parts of the day is when I get to school. While I make my coffee, I pull out my cart and place my disco light boombox on it, and play music in the hallway.
I am a sucker for disco, oldies, classic rock, and rock music. I musically froze in 1998, so that is where my playlist stops! But here is the best part: as the staff come into the office, they are singing along and dancing! I love these moments!
Then at 7:45, I roll my cart to the front of school and greet families and kiddos. The coolest part is seeing the parents and students singing their way into school!
So tomorrow, if you are looking to bring a smile to your workplace- start a movement! Hallway dance parties will bring you and your colleagues lots of joy, although they might think you are a bit nuts like the dancer on the hillside until you get a couple of followers…if you play it, they will dance…I promise!
I am going to end this post with one of my favorite songs to kick off the day!
Healthy Principal Bell 